Emperor Akihito of Japan resigns

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 05-01-2019, 01:35 PM

Emperor Akihito of Japan resigned last Tuesday. Today, he was replaced with former Crown Prince Naruhito.

*neatoman* · 05-01-2019, 01:56 PM

All hail Naruhito, dattebayo.

*MikeandRaph87* · 05-01-2019, 02:05 PM

The son of Hirohito( the last iconic leader of WWII) stepped down? I knew it was in the works for a long time. Ceremonial and all just like Elizabeth II,but its nice to see the tradition be honored.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 05-01-2019, 03:14 PM

It is a trend since the 1970's that monarchs of many countries resign when getting older, instead of dying in when in their positions. It has happened in the Netherlands, Spain and now also in Japan.

*Voltron* · 05-02-2019, 04:00 AM

This is a big deal in Japan for a few reasons.

This marks the end of the Heisei era, in which Akihito was the emperor. In Japan, the eras are a popular way to identify things. For example, people born in Heisei are now considered a different generation.

Akihito and his wife and empress consort, Michiko, were very well liked in Japan. It was Akihito who carried on and really solidified Japan's pacifist stance in the modern world. Because of Akihito's stance, Japan's current prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has had some serious difficulty trying to re-militarize Japan.

The new era, in case anyone is curious, is called Reiwa. For us westerners, it doesn't mean much except for a new way to categorize our Godzilla movie collections.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 05-02-2019, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Voltron

The new era, in case anyone is curious, is called Reiwa. For us westerners, it doesn't mean much except for a new way to categorize our Godzilla movie collections.

Western countries with monarchy used to do that a lot more. You had Gustavian Sweden, Elizabethian England. Even in the 19th century, when centuries and decades had taken over, there was Oscarian Sweden and Victorian UK.

*Voltron* · 05-02-2019, 08:21 AM

Which meant very little outside of west.

Also, there's a lot of thought that goes into naming a new era in Japan. It isn't just taking the Emperor's name and running with it. There was a big ceremony unveiling Reiwa to the country.

~~AquaParade~~ · 05-02-2019, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Voltron

This is a big deal in Japan for a few reasons.

This marks the end of the Heisei era, in which Akihito was the emperor. In Japan, the eras are a popular way to identify things. For example, people born in Heisei are now considered a different generation.

Akihito and his wife and empress consort, Michiko, were very well liked in Japan. It was Akihito who carried on and really solidified Japan's pacifist stance in the modern world. Because of Akihito's stance, Japan's current prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has had some serious difficulty trying to re-militarize Japan.

The new era, in case anyone is curious, is called Reiwa. For us westerners, it doesn't mean much except for a new way to categorize our Godzilla movie collections.

Informative post with a touch of real world application. I like.

Klunk1234 · 05-06-2019, 02:51 PM

Big news for Japan, since it's royal family is getting smaller. Only the men are allowed to retain their royal titles, while the women abandon the royal family to become commoners.

05-01-2019, 01:35 PM	#1
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	Emperor Akihito of Japan resigns Emperor Akihito of Japan resigned last Tuesday. Today, he was replaced with former Crown Prince Naruhito.

05-01-2019, 02:05 PM	#3
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,189	The son of Hirohito( the last iconic leader of WWII) stepped down? I knew it was in the works for a long time. Ceremonial and all just like Elizabeth II,but its nice to see the tradition be honored. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

05-02-2019, 04:00 AM	#5
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	This is a big deal in Japan for a few reasons. This marks the end of the Heisei era, in which Akihito was the emperor. In Japan, the eras are a popular way to identify things. For example, people born in Heisei are now considered a different generation. Akihito and his wife and empress consort, Michiko, were very well liked in Japan. It was Akihito who carried on and really solidified Japan's pacifist stance in the modern world. Because of Akihito's stance, Japan's current prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has had some serious difficulty trying to re-militarize Japan. The new era, in case anyone is curious, is called Reiwa. For us westerners, it doesn't mean much except for a new way to categorize our Godzilla movie collections. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

05-02-2019, 08:21 AM	#7
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	Which meant very little outside of west. Also, there's a lot of thought that goes into naming a new era in Japan. It isn't just taking the Emperor's name and running with it. There was a big ceremony unveiling Reiwa to the country. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

05-01-2019, 03:14 PM	#4
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,481	It is a trend since the 1970's that monarchs of many countries resign when getting older, instead of dying in when in their positions. It has happened in the Netherlands, Spain and now also in Japan.

05-06-2019, 02:51 PM	#9
Klunk1234 Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: With the TMNT Posts: 462	Big news for Japan, since it's royal family is getting smaller. Only the men are allowed to retain their royal titles, while the women abandon the royal family to become commoners.