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IMPERIAL

Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT / OLD NIC'S NOTEBOOK
Jul 2, 2016
The Imperial Couple's day in our woods
On Monday, June 6, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited us here at our C.W. Nicol Afan Woodland Trust in Shinano, northern Nagano Prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 25, 2016
Imperial Palace tour now available without prior reservation
The Imperial Household Agency on Saturday introduced a same-day registration system for guided tours of parts of the Imperial Palace in central Tokyo so some visitors can gain entry without prior reservations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 12, 2016
Crown Princess Masako attends Chiba Prefecture greenery event with Crown Prince
Crown Princess Masako, who is receiving treatment for a stress-induced illness, attends a greenery conservation event in Chiba Prefecture together with Crown Prince Naruhito.
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JAPAN
May 13, 2016
Prince Akishino, wife meet pope at the Vatican
Prince Akishino, the younger son of Emperor Akihito, and his wife, Princess Kiko, met with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Thursday, the Imperial Household Agency said.
JAPAN
May 10, 2016
Official duties of aging Emperor, Empress to be eased
The Imperial Household Agency said Monday it will reduce the official duties of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, both in their 80s, to ease the burden on them by cutting the number of their meetings with guests at the Imperial Palace.
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2016
Tourists to get greater access to Kyoto Imperial Palace, 14 other sites
In a bid to draw more tourists to Japan, the government says it will expand public access to more than a dozen state-owned facilities, including the Kyoto Imperial Palace, the Imperial Palace and the Bank of Japan.
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JAPAN
Mar 17, 2016
Imperial Couple pray for lost fishermen in tsunami-hit port city
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Thursday offered prayers to fishermen and others in the fishing industry who lost their lives during the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami during a visit to a monument in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 9, 2016
U.N. panel drops criticism of Japan's male-only Imperial lineage after Tokyo protests
A U.N. committee agrees to remove criticism of Japan's male-only Imperial succession from a report after Tokyo complained.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2016
At 56, Crown Prince hopes Tohoku can recover soon, and says wife is improving
Crown Prince Naruhito, ahead of his 56th birthday Tuesday, said he and Crown Princess Masako hope residents of the Tohoku region will recover from the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami and rebuild their lives as soon as possible.
COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Feb 20, 2016
1936 coup failed, but rebels killed Japan's 'Keynes'
This Friday marks the 80th anniversary of the February 26th Incident, a coup staged by young military officers who hoped to spark a general uprising, but whose revolt was quashed on the orders of Emperor Hirohito.
EDITORIALS
Jan 31, 2016
Imperial visit to the Philippines
The Imperial Couple's visit to the Philippines reminds us of how important it is to remember the suffering that resulted from Japan's militarism.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 1, 2016
Emperor speaks of 'pain' over Tohoku evacuees still living in temporary homes
Emperor Akihito on Friday expressed his hope for the reconstruction of Tohoku as 2016 marks five years since a massive earthquake and tsunami wrecked towns, villages and farmland across the region.
MORE SPORTS
Dec 31, 2015
Tokyo running events for the casual jogger
If watching the Tokyo-Hakone ekiden inspires you to test your own running ability, you could try your luck at a number of other races in the capital in January.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 23, 2015
Emperor Akihito turns 82, pays tribute to WWII victims and people living with its legacy
Emperor Akihito turned 82 on Wednesday, paying tribute to all who suffered during World War II, including those in Japan and overseas who live with its legacy today. He said it is "most important" for Japan's future that the war is remembered and understood.
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JAPAN
Dec 9, 2015
Crown Princess turns 52, calls year time to weigh 'preciousness of peace'
Crown Princess Masako on the occasion of her 52nd birthday on Wednesday looked back on this year, which marked the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, calling it "an important year to think about the preciousness of peace."
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JAPAN
Dec 6, 2015
Tens of thousands flock to the Imperial Palace for annual viewing of autumn foliage
An estimated 28,000 people thronged the Imperial Palace's Inui Road for the second annual viewing of the autumn leaves on Saturday, the first day of the event, which will remain open to public until Wednesday.
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JAPAN
Dec 2, 2015
Prince Mikasa, Emperor Akihito's uncle, turns 100
Prince Mikasa, uncle of Emperor Akihito, turned 100 years old on Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2015
Prince Akishino turns 50 and expresses concern about health of Empress
Prince Akishino, the younger son of Emperor Akihito, turned 50 on Monday, expressing concern over the health of his mother, Empress Michiko, who has battled heart problems.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 25, 2015
Amazon yank Nazi-, Imperial Japan-themed TV ads from N.Y. subway
Amazon.com Inc. on Monday agreed to pull advertisements for a new television show featuring Nazi-inspired imagery from New York City's subway system, a transit official said, hours after Mayor Bill de Blasio called on the company to do so.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 18, 2015
Crown Prince Naruhito in New York to attend U.N. meetings on water, disasters and sanitation
Crown Prince Naruhito arrived Tuesday in New York, where he will attend U.N. meetings on water, disasters and sanitation.
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.
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.
U.S. envoy to Japan makes landmark visit to front-line island near Taiwan
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel meets with members of the Self-Defense Forces stationed on Yonaguni, Okinawa Prefecture, on Friday.
Japan passes bill to introduce 'blue ticket' fines for cyclists
A new system under which bicycle riders pay fines for minor traffic violations to escape criminal punishment is expected to be introduced in Japan no later than 2026.
Japan changes law to allow joint custody after divorce
Legislation that allows the option of joint custody of children after divorce is passed at the Upper House plenary session on Friday.
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.
A new initiative rethinks old Tohoku crafts
The colored patterns of Tsuguru "nuri," made in Aomori Prefecture, are achieved by applying multiple coatings of lacquer, which are later polished down to reveal layers of colors beneath.
Xi and Putin mark ‘new era’ amid efforts to counter U.S. ‘containment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend an event in Beijing on Thursday. During Putin's visit, the leaders showed off their growing alignment amid efforts to push back against the U.S.-led world order.
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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