[20190429]IN11109_日本新天皇与时代.pdf

CRS INSIGHT Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress INSIGHTINSIGHTi i Japans New Emperor and Era Joshua A. Williams Research Associate Emma Chanlett-Avery Specialist in Asian Affairs Mark E. Manyin Specialist in Asian Affairs April 29, 2019 Introduction On April 30th, the 85-year-old Japanese Emperor, Akihito, is to abdicate after 30 years on the Chrysanthemum throne, becoming the first to do so in over 200 years. The following day his eldest son, Naruhito, is to become the 126th Emperor of Japan. Japanese imperial successions are regarded as times of societal transition and therefore an important political moment. Japan will look to mark the occasion with friends and allies, including at an enthronement ceremony in October to which foreign delegations may be invited. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe invited President Donald Trump to be the first State Guest after Naruhitos accession in May. Furthermore, Abe, who has promoted a vision of a more assertive and independent Japan, may seek to use the transition to prompt greater national pride among Japanese citizens. What Is the Significance of Japans Imperial Throne? Japans imperial system is based upon a continuous linage