Princess Mikasa
Acting
Biography
Yuriko, Princess Mikasa (Born Yuriko Takagi) was the wife of Takahito, Prince Mikasa. In later life she was very ill, meaning she was notably absent from the enthronement of Naruhito in 2019.
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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