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IMPERIAL FAMILY

Japan Times
JAPAN
May 17, 2017
Princess Mako's engagement likely to renew debate over female succession
The planned engagement of Princess Mako to a commoner has highlighted a critical question facing the Imperial family: Can the Imperial system survive without drastic reforms to its succession system?
EDITORIALS
May 5, 2017
The future of Imperial succession
By offering legislation that would only apply to the current emperor's abdication and not facing other problems with the Imperial family, the Abe administration is merely kicking the can down the road.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 21, 2017
Abdication panel hands in final report, confirming proposal for one-off law to let Emperor step down
The government abdication panel's final report recommends that Emperor Akihito be allowed to retire through a special temporary law, backing the Diet's consensus opinion.
EDITORIALS
Apr 8, 2017
Imperial Rescript on Education
Despite what the Abe administration says, the Imperial Rescript on Education of 1890 should not be used in moral education.
EDITORIALS
Feb 22, 2017
Discussions on Imperial abdication
The public should have a say in the discussion on Imperial abdication.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LAW OF THE LAND
Feb 5, 2017
No country for old emperors
Brushing over precedents and kicking looming threats down the line, a government-appointed panel has dutifully paved the way for a politically convenient one-off abdication.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Jan 23, 2017
Let's discuss the Emperor's abdication plan
The government is considering giving Emperor Akihito the title of 'joko,' an abbreviation of 'daijo tenno,' meaning retired sovereign, should he abdicate.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jan 21, 2017
Emperor's abdication highlights the inconvenience behind the country's Imperial naming system
For two weeks the media has been buzzing about the news that Emperor Akihito will abdicate before 2019.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Dec 26, 2016
Abdication panel leans toward one-off deal after Emperor Akihito's rare video
A government panel appears ready to propose that a special temporary law be enacted to allow Emperor Akihito, 83, to abdicate, given his advanced age.
EDITORIALS
Dec 4, 2016
Diverse views on abdication
The government must reflect the will of the people when it decides how to respond to Emperor Akihito's desire to abdicate.
JAPAN / NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Oct 16, 2016
Wide-ranging Imperial reform likely too sensitive to tackle for now
As an advisory panel readies to discuss the issue of the Emperor's abdication, some say Imperial reform is likely too sensitive a subject to touch for now.
EDITORIALS
Oct 16, 2016
Solving the abdication question
It looks like the Abe administration will seek a quick fix to the abdication issue, rather than finding a long-term solution.
LIFE / Language
Aug 29, 2016
The Emperor's speech: lucid but appropriately indirect
Emperor Akihito's choice of words and presentation speak volumes about how the relationship between the Imperial family and the people of Japan has evolved since his father's address to the nation in 1945.
LIFE / Language
Aug 29, 2016
Emperor signals his wish to abdicate
In an unprecedented prerecorded video message to the nation, Emperor Akihito expressed concern about how his advanced age is affecting the performance of his public duties.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LAW OF THE LAND
Aug 28, 2016
Japan fumbles for the legal path to an 'Emprexit'
The obvious route to allowing Emperor Akihito's abdication would involve amending the Imperial Household Law, not constitutional change.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Aug 20, 2016
With deft political move, Japan's Emperor seeks to cement the role he created
Could the Emperor's raising of the issue of possible abdication be a move designed to stave off constitutional revision?
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 15, 2016
Modernizing the Imperial house's succession law
The government should find ways of modernizing the Imperial succession law so that the Emperor can abdicate if he so desires.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 10, 2016
Japan's Crown Prince ready for throne, but no fairy tale for his unhappy Crown Princess
When Crown Prince Naruhito proposed to a reluctant Masako Owada, he promised to protect her with all his might, a vow that may get tougher to keep if, as expected, his father Emperor Akihito abdicates, and the woman who has struggled to adjust to royal life becomes the empress.
JAPAN
Aug 9, 2016
Overseas media outlets praise Emperor's efforts for peace, reconciliation
Overseas media reaction to Monday's recorded video address by Emperor Akihito, in which he indicated a desire to abdicate, praised his efforts at peace and reconciliation in Okinawa and parts of Asia.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Aug 8, 2016
Let's discuss the Emperor's possible abdication
Emperor Akihito does not necessarily intend to relinquish the throne early but has indicated he is prepared to abdicate if he becomes unable to fulfill his duties.
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Jon Heese (second left) takes part in a 2024 New Year's nihonshu barrel opening ceremony.
Doctrine forms the core of Sanseito’s strategy, with some caveats
Crowds attend a Sanseito rally in the city of Saitama during the Upper House election.
Former PM Tomiichi Murayama dies at age 101
Former Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama speaks during an interview in Tokyo in March 2007.
LDP and Nippon Ishin fine-tuning deal to form coalition
Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi (second from right) and Nippon Ishin no Kai co-leader Fumitake Fujita (second from left) meet in Tokyo on Thursday.
What you need to see at this year's Tokyo film festival
Chloe Zhao’s "Hamnet"
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As they wrestle for power, Japan’s political parties must remember their base
Rengo's head Tomoko Yoshino speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Oct. 8.
Sumo is about to hit London and the West with a force previously unseen
Preparations advance on Monday for the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Number of scenarios now on the table for who might be Japan’s next prime minister
Newly-elected leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party Sanae Takaichi (right) celebrates with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba after winning the LDP leadership election in Tokyo on October 4.
Pace eyes great strides for Japan’s art market
Pace Japan Vice President Kyoko Hattori, the de facto head of the nation’s business, believes a larger, more lucrative art market will allow Japan to be more attractive for collectors.

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