(1933) Personal name of the present emperor whose reign began in 1989. His reign name is Heisei..

Akihito (born December 23, 1933) is the current of Japan, the 125th person to hold that title, according to the traditional order of succession. He acceded to the throne in 1989, and so is ranked 26th among the world's reigning monarchs and lifelong leaders; he is the world's only reigning monarch with the title of emperor.