When Akihito became emperor in 1989, with whom did he spent one night as a guest?

a. Sun Goddess
b. Sea Goddess
c. kami
d. high god


a. Sun Goddess

Analysis:
a. Correct. When Emperor Akihito, became the 125th emperor of Japan in 1989, he spent a night with the Sun Goddess as a dinner guest, something every emperor is required to do shortly after ascending to the throne.
b, c & d. Incorrect. The instance described in the question reinforced the pre-World War II belief that the emperor was a living god.

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