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.
Emperor Murakami
In 944, he was appointed crown prince and ascended the throne two years later.Murakami's maternal uncle Fujiwara no Tadahira remained as the "Sessho" regent until 949. After the death of Tadahira, there was no regent and although contemporaries praised Murakami as the emperor who governed the state directly, in reality the Fujiwara clan seized power and ruled Japan. The brothers Fujiwara no Saneyori and Fujiwara no Morosuke became the "de facto" rulers of Japan.Murakami was a central figure in Heian period culture. He was also a skilled flute and koto (Japanese harp) player.The actual site of Murakami's grave is known. This emperor is traditionally venerated at a memorial Shinto shrine ("misasagi") at Kyoto.