Accession of the Emperor of Japan
Wednesday 1 May 2019
The College flag is being flown today, and the Chapel bells will be rung at 1:15pm, to mark the accession of HIH Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan to the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Emperor Naruhito studied for an MLitt in History at Merton College, matriculating in 1983.
![Naruhito in 2018 - © Michel Temer [CC BY 2.0] Naruhito in 2018 - © Michel Temer [CC BY 2.0]](/sites/default/files/styles/merton_square/public/2019-04/Naruhito_1.jpg?itok=Z7v5vt04)