In 1989, Emperor Shōwa passed away. The procession was televised, and between 800,000 and 2 million people watched it in person.
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Emperor Hirohito’s Death Announcement - NHK
Cast
Akihito
Self (New Emperor)
Michiko
Self (New Empress)
Naruhito
Self (New Crown Prince)
Crown Prince Akishino
Self (Prince Aya)
Sayoka Kuroda
Self (Princess Nori)
Atsuko Ikeda
Self (Former Princess Yori)
Prince Hitatchi
Self
Princess Hitatchi
Self
Takako Shimazu
Self (Former Princess Suga)
Princess Takamatsu
Self
Prince Mikasa
Self
Princess Mikasa
Self
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