Happy birthday! Japan's Emperor Akihito turns 92 today

The iconic and legendary political figure turns 92 on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.

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Japan's Emperor Akihito is celebrating his 92nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed political figures of his generation.

Popular political figure Japan's Emperor Akihito has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 92nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Japan's Emperor Akihito, a cultural icon

Born in Tokyo on December 23, 1933, Japan's Emperor Akihito's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Japanese history. Japan's Emperor Akihito's not just a great political figure, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Akihito hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Japan's Emperor Akihito as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 92.

Happy Birthday, Akihito, you're the best!

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