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AKIHITO

Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / FOCUS
Mar 31, 2019
As new era looms, women still face age-old challenges
Kumi Fujisawa launched her finance career in Tokyo in 1989. It was a notable year: Emperor Akihito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, the Nikkei average reached its giddy peak and the Sony Walkman was still a hot-selling gadget.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 31, 2019
Japan to keep official records of new era name's selection process
The government will document the process of selecting the new Imperial era following concerns over how official papers were handled in the changeover from Showa to Heisei in 1989.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 29, 2019
Wild Knights announce departure of several key players
The Panasonic Wild Knights on Friday announced the departure of Japan scrumhalf Fumiaki Tanaka and winger Akihito Yamada from the Top League club.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 29, 2019
With Emperor lacking grandson in 1997, Japan secretly discussed allowing empresses to reign
The government secretly considered the option of allowing women to ascend the Imperial Throne from 1997, before officially starting a debate on the issue under a panel of experts in 2005, internal documents and other sources showed Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2019
Emperor visits tomb of predecessor Jimmu, Japan's legendary first leader, before abdication
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Tuesday visited the mausoleum of Japan's legendary first leader Emperor Jimmu in Nara Prefecture to pay respects before his abdication on April 30.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 19, 2019
Japan to invite guests from 195 nations for events marking enthronement of new Emperor
A banquet to be hosted by Abe on Oct. 23 for the new Emperor will feature Japanese cultural performances, which will be overseen by kyogen actor Mansai Nomura.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 18, 2019
Japan to begin discussions on Imperial succession system, including creation of female branches of royal family
One idea may be allowing female members to remain in the Imperial family even when they marry commoners.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 15, 2019
Japan's Prince Hisahito, soon to be second-in-line to throne, graduates from Tokyo elementary school
Prince Hisahito, the 12-year-old grandson of Emperor Akihito and soon-to-be second-in-line to the throne, graduated Friday from an elementary school affiliated with Ochanomizu University in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 12, 2019
At palace in Tokyo, Emperor Akihito starts series of succession rites ahead of abdication
The events will end with a ceremony marking the Emperor's relinquishment of the throne at the end of April, during which he is to deliver a speech.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 4, 2019
Public will be invited to greet Japan's new Imperial Couple on May 4, earlier than planned
The Imperial Household Agency had intended to wait until October. Now the date is set for May 4.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 3, 2019
Prime minister to show Crown Prince Naruhito options for new Japanese era name
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later this month plans to show Crown Prince Naruhito multiple names, one of which might be chosen and used when a new Imperial era begins on May 1, government sources said Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 2, 2019
Next era name might draw from classical Japanese literature, say sources
In line with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's wishes, candidate names for the new Imperial era apparently include at least one inspired by classical Japanese literature.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 26, 2019
Skater Mao Asada and Nobel laureate Yoshinori Osumi among guests at Imperial Couple's tea party
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko hosted a tea party on Tuesday attended by guests from various fields including figure skater Mao Asada, a 2010 Vancouver Olympic silver medalist, and Yoshinori Osumi, a 2016 Nobel Prize laureate.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 26, 2019
Japan's Lower House issues congratulatory message on Emperor Akihito's 30-year reign
The House of Representatives on Tuesday issued a congratulatory message to Emperor Akihito on his 30-year reign, ahead of his abdication at the end of April, in the first such message dedicated to a particular Imperial anniversary.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 25, 2019
Japan's Emperor Akihito to be addressed with 'emeritus' after abdication
Emperor Akihito will be called "emperor emeritus" and Empress Michiko "empress emerita" following his abdication in April, the Imperial Household Agency said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 24, 2019
Emperor reflects on Japan's past, future and his 'endlessly long' quest to pin down role after 30 years on throne
Emperor Akihito said he has dedicated the past 30 years of his reign to an “endlessly long” quest to fathom out his role as the symbol of the state.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2019
Crown Prince ready to honor legacy in new role as next emperor
Celebrating his 59th birthday, Crown Prince Naruhito vows to follow in his parents' footsteps when he takes the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / FOCUS
Feb 21, 2019
Crown Prince Naruhito likely to stay close to the people upon becoming Japan's first emperor born after the war
In June 2011, three months after savage tsunami devastated Japan's northeast coastline, Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako were visiting Miyagi — one of the three hardest-hit prefectures — to get a firsthand look at the gut-wrenching aftermath of the disaster and commiserate with evacuees caught in the throes of shock, despair and grief.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 21, 2019
Trump coming to Japan for new Emperor enthronement and Osaka G20 summit, official says
President Donald Trump is expected to make a pair of trips to Japan later this year, first to meet the country's new Emperor and then for the G20 summit, according to an administration official.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 18, 2019
Upping the ante in 'comfort women' row, South Korea speaker brands Japan a 'brazen thief'
In interviews with several South Korean media organizations, he doubles down on his demand for an apology from Emperor Akihito.
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Excitement returns to tourist spots in Japan one year on
On May 2, the streets of Arashiyama, a well-known tourist destination in Kyoto, were filled with tourists, including many from abroad, ahead of the four-day weekend.
Many banks in Japan raise deposit rates after BOJ action
Major banks as well as regional banks have raised their ordinary deposit rates to 0.02% per annum from 0.001%.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.
Kishida talks up bolstered Latin American ties as China cements position
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a news conference in Sao Paulo on Saturday.

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