Order of precedence in Japan (Imperial family)

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Order of precedence in Japan as of 2019:

Men

  1. HIM The Emperor
  2. HIM The Emperor Emeritus
  3. HIH The Crown Prince
  4. HIH Prince Hisahito of Akishino
  5. HIH The Prince Hitachi

Women

  1. HIM The Empress
  2. HIM The Empress Emerita
  3. HIH The Princess Toshi
  4. HIH Princess Mako of Akishino
  5. HIH Princess Kako of Akishino
  6. HIH The Princess Hitachi
  7. HIH The Princess Mikasa
  8. HIH Princess Tomohito of Mikasa
  9. HIH Princess Akiko of Mikasa
  10. HIH Princess Yōko of Mikasa
  11. HIH The Princess Takamado
  12. HIH Princess Tsuguko of Takamado

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