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AKIHITO

Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Dec 30, 2018
New era approaches, but Japan's dwindling Imperial line clouds future
With the first Imperial abdication in about 200 years looming, Japan has yet to address concerns about the future of the Imperial line and the shortage of royals performing official duties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 25, 2018
Prince Akishino proposed using existing hall to cut costs of key Imperial succession rite in 2016
Prince Akishino, the younger son of Emperor Akihito, in 2016 proposed cutting the cost of a key Shinto-linked Imperial succession ritual by using an existing hall rather than constructing a new one, Imperial Household Agency sources said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 23, 2018
Emperor Akihito, 85, greets public as he celebrates last birthday on throne
Tens of thousands of people gather to celebrate Emperor Akihito's 85th birthday as the end of the Heisei Era draws closer.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 23, 2018
Celebrating his final birthday on the throne, Emperor Akihito comforted that Heisei Era was peaceful for Japan
In remarks released ahead of his 85th birthday Sunday, Emperor Akihito expressed his relief that the era of his reign is coming to an end without Japan having been drawn into fighting any wars again.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 22, 2018
Heisei in perspective: Name proclamation opened new era for Japan in 1989
The Heisei Era was heralded by the announcement on Jan. 7, 1989, of its name by then-Chief Cabinet Secretary Keizo Obuchi, who solemnly displayed calligraphy of its kanji at a televised news conference.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 22, 2018
Shogi master Yoshiharu Habu goes titleless for first time in 27 years
Shogi master Yoshiharu Habu lost his Ryuo title to 31-year-old challenger Akihito Hirose, leaving him without a major shogi title for the first time in 27 years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 16, 2018
Government formalizes plan to unveil Japan's new era name before Crown Prince ascends throne on May 1
The government remains committed to plans to announce the name of Japan's next era before Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, despite demands from conservative lawmakers to have it announced afterward out of respect for the Emperor, who plans to abdicate, government sources...
JAPAN
Dec 13, 2018
In effort to curb costs, Imperial agency looks to scale down some facilities for Daijosai ceremony
The Imperial Household Agency plans to scale down the temporary Omi no Akusha facilities used in the Daijosai ceremony, one of the rites related to Crown Prince Naruhito's enthronement next year, from those used in the last such ceremony 30 years ago, informed sources said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 11, 2018
Lawsuit filed against Japan's state-funded ceremonies to mark Imperial enthronement
Members of religious groups and other citizens sued the government on Monday, claiming that planned public spending on ceremonies involving the enthronement of Crown Prince Naruhito next year violates the constitutional principle of separation of religion and politics.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 6, 2018
Japan may not announce new era name until April 11: sources
The government may hold off on announcing the name of the country's new era until April 11 or later, ahead of the ascension of the new Emperor on May 1, government sources said Wednesday.
EDITORIALS
Dec 2, 2018
Prince Akishino raises valid point on ritual funding
Prince Akishino's remarks over the Daijosai ritual raises a valid point that merits public discussion.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2018
What's behind the controversy over funding of Imperial succession ceremonies in Japan?
The following questions and answers relate to controversy over Imperial succession rituals set to be held following the enthronement of Crown Prince Naruhito on May 1, the day after his father, Emperor Akihito, abdicates.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2018
Japan to simplify court banquets celebrating new Emperor's ascension
The government decided to cut back on the number of court banquets, and to hold half of them in a buffet-style.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 16, 2018
Akihito Yamada returns to Japan lineup for clash with England
Experienced winger Akihito Yamada returns to the Japan team to face England at Twickenham on Saturday as one of eight changes from the side beaten by New Zealand two weeks ago.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 9, 2018
Japanese citizens to file lawsuit over taxpayer funding of new Emperor's enthronement rites
Group claims that funding what they deem as religious ceremonies out of public coffers violates the constitutional principle of separation of religion and state.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 4, 2018
Japan mulls holding of celebration event next fall for new Emperor
Lawmakers and business leaders plan to hold an event next fall to celebrate the ascension of the new Emperor, political sources have said.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 4, 2018
Hawks shut out Carp in Game 6, capture back-to-back Japan Series crowns
The Heisei Era in Japan is set to end when Emperor Akihito abdicates next year on April 30.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 27, 2018
Emperor, Empress attend their last marine festival during visit to Kochi Prefecture
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrived in Kochi Prefecture on Saturday to attend an annual national festival for the protection of fishery resources and the conservation of marine, river and lake environments.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 26, 2018
Japan's Princess Ayako to retain honorary positions at two organizations after marriage
Princess Ayako, the youngest daughter of Princess Hisako and the late Prince Takamado, Emperor Akihito's cousin, will retain honorary positions at two organizations even after leaving the Imperial family following her marriage to a commoner next week, the Imperial Household Agency and the groups' officials...
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Oct 22, 2018
Let's discuss the 10-day Golden Week holiday for 2019
In a move that will create a 10-day Golden Week holiday period in 2019, the government plans to designate May 1, when the new Emperor is planned to ascend the throne, as a one-off holiday.
America wasn’t made for walking, and it’s killing them
A 2010 study found that U.S. adults averaged 5,117 steps daily and that this was lower than the averages found in similar studies in Switzerland, western Australia and Japan.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Saudi crown prince seeks soft power in game hub Japan
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last July.
Japan survey finds 30% of student interns experience sexual harassment
The proportion of recent graduates in Japan who have worked as interns have experienced sexual harassment during their internship was 30.1%, according to a labor ministry survey, up 4.6 percentage points from the previous survey in fiscal 2020.
Nippon Steel boosts efforts to woo U.S. Steel workers and politicians
Nippon Steel, Japan’s top steelmaker, is sending Vice Chairman and Executive Vice President Takahiro Mori to Pittsburgh next week where he’ll meet with local staff and elected officials.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Local theater in Japan is more than a hobby — it’s a community
Japan Times contributor Laura Pollacco (front right) was offered the role of one of her all-time favorite heroines, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bennet, in the Tokyo International Players’ production of “Pride and Prejudice.”
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
Massimo Bottura: 'The Japanese let ingredients express themselves'
Italian chef and restaurateur Massimo Bottura is increasingly focusing on passing on his knowledge to chefs such as Antonio Iacoviello.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.

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