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Japan’s fragile monarchy

Commentary / Japan Nov 6, 2020

Japan’s fragile monarchy

by Kenneth Ruoff

Whereby there are presently only two viable heirs to Japan's imperial throne, it's easy to understand the fragility of the imperial line.

Kyoto governor sued over attendance at emperor's succession ritual

National / Crime & Legal Nov 4, 2020

Kyoto governor sued over attendance at emperor's succession ritual

The plaintiffs claim Gov. Takatoshi Nishiwaki should return around ¥390,000 ($3,700) as his actions ran counter to the separation of religion and state.

Emperor Naruhito upholds tradition and searches for role in first year of reign

National May 1, 2020

Emperor Naruhito upholds tradition and searches for role in first year of reign

The imperial couple have been receiving updates on the virus crisis from medical experts, including a private lecture at the palace on April 10.

Events related to Emperor Naruhito's enthronement completed

National Feb 28, 2020

Events related to Emperor Naruhito's enthronement completed

Events and rites related to the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito on May 1 last year came to an end on Friday. In the morning, the last such event, the Jichinsai ceremony, was held at the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to purify ...

Emperor Naruhito expresses hope for peaceful year in first New Year's greeting

National Jan 2, 2020

Emperor Naruhito expresses hope for peaceful year in first New Year's greeting

Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko also greeted well-wishers, making their first public appearance with the emperor since last year’s succession.

Government asked that new imperial name come from 'Manyoshu' just nine days before announcement

National Dec 30, 2019

Government asked that new imperial name come from 'Manyoshu' just nine days before announcement

The government asked the literary scholar who proposed "Reiwa" as the current era name to come up with a candidate from the "Manyoshu," Japan's oldest known poetry anthology, just nine days before the name was to be announced, according to sources. The sources also said ...

'Daijokyu' halls at Imperial Palace, used for enthronement rites, drew over 780,000 visitors in 18 days

National Dec 9, 2019

'Daijokyu' halls at Imperial Palace, used for enthronement rites, drew over 780,000 visitors in 18 days

The Daijokyu halls, where imperial enthronement-related rites were performed last month, drew 782,081 visitors during the 18 days between Nov. 21 and Sunday when the site was open to the public. The number rose sharply from 439,780 visitors also over 18 days on the previous ...

Car used in Emperor Naruhito's enthronement parade goes on display in Tokyo

National Nov 28, 2019

Car used in Emperor Naruhito's enthronement parade goes on display in Tokyo

Gearheads and imperial family enthusiasts got a close-up look Thursday at a specially built car that carried Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in a parade earlier this month to commemorate the emperor's enthronement. The customized convertible version of Toyota Motor Corp.'s Century luxury sedan, painted ...

Japan's emperor and empress mark end of enthronement ceremonies at Ise shrine

National Nov 22, 2019

Japan's emperor and empress mark end of enthronement ceremonies at Ise shrine

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited the Grand Shrines of Ise in Mie Prefecture on Friday to mark the completion of two major rites signifying the emperor's enthronement. The couple offered prayers at the Geku outer shrine dedicated to the goddess of clothing, food and ...

Public funding of religious Daijosai ceremony draws flak

National Nov 16, 2019

Public funding of religious Daijosai ceremony draws flak

The government’s decision to finance the Daijosai ceremony with state funds draws criticism from experts, who claim the move was taken with undue speed in order to avoid reigniting controversy over the Constitution.

Idol group Arashi sing at festival held to mark emperor's enthronement

National Nov 9, 2019

Idol group Arashi sing at festival held to mark emperor's enthronement

Popular all-male idol group Arashi sang at a national festival Saturday to celebrate the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito, with the event attended by the imperial couple. The festival was held at the Imperial Palace Plaza in central Tokyo during the afternoon, beginning with a procession ...

Emperor's enthronement parade inspiring wedding dresses and tours

National Nov 9, 2019

Emperor's enthronement parade inspiring wedding dresses and tours

Emperor Naruhito's enthronement parade on Sunday has inspired a number of products and services, ranging from wedding packages offering the same style of dress expected to be worn by Empress Masako to tours of the route. Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto, which has ties to the ...

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