List of Emperors of Japan

This article includes a list of all Tennō of Japan.

List

Comments

Strictly speaking, the " heavenly majesties " only from Empress Jitō as such, ie Tennō (天皇) to denote previously should be spoken by the " rulers of Wa". This country's name was also changed until the end of the sixth century in Nippon.

The Emperor of Nordhofs were recognized partly powerful and alive than their contemporaries of Südhofs, but were not in the possession of the throne regalia of Japan, which is why they are seen as not legitimate Tennō.

The last four Tennō are legally designated in Japan after the name of her reign. The reign of the current Tennō, Akihito, is the Heisei era. In Japan, the reigning Tennō itself but is usually referred to neither by his first name, nor his era name, but as Tenno Heika (天皇 陛下, dt " Imperial Majesty " ) titled.

Records

Longest reigns

Starting from the 26th Emperor Keitai.

Shortest reigns

The highest age at accession to the throne

Starting from the 26th Emperor Keitai.

Lowest age at accession to the throne

Traditional counting of age ( kazoedoshi ) in parentheses.

Longest-lived

Traditional counting of age ( kazoedoshi ) in parentheses. Starting from the Empress Suiko 33.

Traditional counting of age ( kazoedoshi ) in parentheses.