Princess Takamatsu
Acting
Biography
Kikuko, Princess Takamatsu (Born Kikuko Tokugawa) was the widow of Nobuhito, The Prince Takamatsu (who died in 1987). She was a descendent of the Tokugawa clan, and her grandfather was Tokugawa Yoshinobu, the last Shogun of Japan.
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In 1989, Emperor Shōwa passed away. The procession was televised, and between 800,000 and 2 million people watched it in person.
Death of Emperor Showa
1989
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A historic moment in Japanese history. In 1990, Emperor Akihito became the first emperor to have their enthronement televised.
Enthronement Ceremony - November 12, 1990
1990