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EMPEROR AKIHITO

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.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 18, 2019
Likely Trump visit from May 26 could make him first foreign state guest to meet new Emperor
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to be invited to Japan for around three days from May 26, possibly making him the first foreign state guest to meet Crown Prince Naruhito after his planned accession to the throne, a Japanese government source said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 18, 2019
Spring decorations announcement to be pushed back due to Imperial succession
The government will delay the customary April 29 announcement of those who will receive spring decorations conferred by the Emperor until after Crown Prince Naruhito's ascension to the Imperial Throne on May 1, a government source has said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 18, 2019
Facial recognition to be used for officials and journalists at Emperor's anniversary ceremony, but not for politicians
The government plans to use a facial recognition system at a ceremony later this month to mark the 30th anniversary of Emperor Akihito's accession to the throne, officials said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 17, 2019
Kono disputes Seoul's claim the dispute over calls for an apology by the Emperor was not discussed during talks
The dispute centers on comments by South Korea's National Assembly speaker calling for an apology from the Emperor to resolve the “comfort women” issue.
Weak yen fattens tourist wallets in Japan
People visit the Ameya Yokocho market in Tokyo's Ueno district during the Golden Week holiday on Tuesday.
Number of vacant homes in Japan hits record high of 9 million
A vacant house in Tokyo is seen demolished in January 2020.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.

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