Emperor’s Birthday

Today is the Emperor Naruhito’s birthday and a national holiday in Japan. Because his birthday falls on a Sunday, the holiday is observed on Monday.

He became the Emperor on May 1, 2019, following his father’s abdication. He studied history at Gakushuin University and English at Merton College, Oxford. In June 1993, he married diplomat Masako Owada and they have one daughter, Aiko. 

Happy Birthday! I hope someone makes him a carrot cake.