Government of Japan
The Current Emperor of Japan (今上天皇) is Akihito. He was officially enthroned on November 12, 1990. He is styled as "His Imperial Majesty" (天皇陛下), and his reign bears the era name of Heisei (平成). Naruhito, the Crown Prince of Japan, is the heir apparent to the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Empress of Japan
Empress of Japan or Japanese Empress means an . The current empress consort is Empress Michiko (from 7 January 1989). The term can also mean a .