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NARUHITO

Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2019
World leaders from Trump to Xi and Moon send congratulations to Japan's new emperor
Leaders around the world have offered congratulations to Emperor Naruhito, who ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday a day after his father, Emperor Emeritus Akihito, abdicated.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2019
Veteran journalist Kenji Goto looks back — and forward — on Heisei and Reiwa eras
With the ascension of Emperor Naruhito to the Chrysanthemum Throne and the beginning of the Reiwa Era on Wednesday, Japan concluded the 30-year Heisei Era.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2019
Emperor Akihito abdicates with prayer for peace as Heisei Era ends
The abdication by a living Japanese monarch was the first since 1817.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 30, 2019
A different era for Japan: The ascensions of two emperors
Much like chapters in a book, the enthronement of an emperor marks the beginning of a new era in Japan. From Meiji to Taisho to Showa, each imperial era began and ended with the death of an emperor followed by a yearlong period in which the country mourned, holidays and festivities were canceled and...
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 30, 2019
Braving heat and wind — but not rain or snow — superfan finds Japan's royals wherever they go
Wherever Japan's imperials go, there too goes Fumiko Shirataki: in summer heat and winter cold, to the ocean and to the mountains.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 30, 2019
People in Japan reflect on Emperor Akihito's abdication and express hopes for successor's reign
Emperor Akihito will step down in favor of his elder son, Crown Prince Naruhito, on Tuesday, ending the 30-year Heisei Era, during which he sought to bring the monarchy closer to the people.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 30, 2019
Trump offers 'heartfelt appreciation' to imperial couple ahead of Emperor Akihito's abdication
U.S. President Donald Trump offered his "heartfelt appreciation" to Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Monday ahead of the emperor's abdication and the beginning of the country's new era.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2019
In pictures: The Imperial Couple
Emperor Akihito, who will abdicate Tuesday, has reigned for three decades from 1989 through the Heisei Era as a "symbol of the state and of the unity of the people" with Empress Michiko at his side.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2019
Incoming Imperial monarchs offer Japan something new
Crown Prince Naruhito and his wife, Crown Princess Masako, represent a lot of firsts for the nation's next Imperial monarchs: university-educated, multilingual and with years of experience living overseas, during which the monarch-to-be even did his own laundry.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2019
The key ceremonies in Japan's Imperial succession
Emperor Akihito's abdication, one of several ceremonies marking the transition to his heir, Crown Prince Naruhito, will be a brief, relatively simple and rare event.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 27, 2019
Japanese police hunt for man after knives found near Prince Hisahito's desk at junior high school
Two knives were found near the desk of Prince Hisahito, the 12-year-old grandson of Emperor Akihito, at his junior high school, with security camera footage showing a man wanted in connection with the incident trespassing on school grounds, police said Saturday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language
Apr 22, 2019
Kōshitsu yōgo: Terminology that's fit for an Emperor
With the Emperor's abdication approaching you may be hearing some interesting Japanese vocabulary that is used only on royal occasions.
EDITORIALS
Apr 20, 2019
The future of Imperial succession
The government needs to figure out how to ensure stable Imperial succession amid a dearth of male heirs.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 17, 2019
Talks on Imperial succession rules may be delayed until next fall or spring
Officials don't want heated discussion on enthroning women until after elections and the transfer of the throne are over, but the public may not accept a year's wait.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2019
Prince Hisahito tells junior high school entrance ceremony of new students' hopes to broaden perspectives
Prince Hisahito, the 12-year-old grandson of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, attended the entrance ceremony for a junior high school affiliated with Tokyo's Ochanomizu University on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 3, 2019
Banna, Banpo, Eiko, Koshi and Kyuka: The Japan eras that could have been, beaten out by Reiwa
Five of the potential names for Japan's next era that were unsuccessful at the final stage came to light Tuesday, a day after the government selected Reiwa from the six finalists.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 3, 2019
An enigmatic nod and a smile as Japan's Crown Prince learned he will one day be known as Emperor Reiwa
Crown Prince Naruhito nodded with a gentle smile when he learned Monday that the government had picked Reiwa as the next era name, to be used during his reign from May 1, an official with the Imperial Household Agency said.
EDITORIALS
Apr 1, 2019
Bidding goodbye to Heisei; saying hello to Reiwa
As it prepares to usher in the new era, Japan faces a host of challenges that could shake up the future course of the nation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 31, 2019
Japan to keep official records of new era name's selection process
The government will document the process of selecting the new Imperial era following concerns over how official papers were handled in the changeover from Showa to Heisei in 1989.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 29, 2019
Name of Japan's new era to be revealed at 11:30 a.m. Monday, with Abe statement due at 12
The much-awaited name of Japan's 248th era will come a month before it dawns on May 1 with Crown Prince Naruhito's ascent to the Chrysanthemum Throne.

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