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NARUHITO

JAPAN / Politics
Dec 6, 2018
Japan may not announce new era name until April 11: sources
The government may hold off on announcing the name of the country's new era until April 11 or later, ahead of the ascension of the new Emperor on May 1, government sources said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 4, 2018
Japan mulls inviting Trump after new Emperor's accession in May
The government is trying to arrange the meeting in a move that could make the U.S. president the first foreign guest to meet with him after the Imperial succession.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2018
What's behind the controversy over funding of Imperial succession ceremonies in Japan?
The following questions and answers relate to controversy over Imperial succession rituals set to be held following the enthronement of Crown Prince Naruhito on May 1, the day after his father, Emperor Akihito, abdicates.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2018
Japan to simplify court banquets celebrating new Emperor's ascension
The government decided to cut back on the number of court banquets, and to hold half of them in a buffet-style.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 9, 2018
Japanese citizens to file lawsuit over taxpayer funding of new Emperor's enthronement rites
Group claims that funding what they deem as religious ceremonies out of public coffers violates the constitutional principle of separation of religion and state.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 4, 2018
Japan mulls holding of celebration event next fall for new Emperor
Lawmakers and business leaders plan to hold an event next fall to celebrate the ascension of the new Emperor, political sources have said.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Oct 22, 2018
Let's discuss the 10-day Golden Week holiday for 2019
In a move that will create a 10-day Golden Week holiday period in 2019, the government plans to designate May 1, when the new Emperor is planned to ascend the throne, as a one-off holiday.
JAPAN
Oct 20, 2018
Japanese government considers public exhibition of Imperial Throne following 2019 Enthronement Ceremony
The government is considering holding a public exhibition of the Imperial Throne after it is used in Crown Prince Naruhito's Enthronement Ceremony in October 2019.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2018
Government to designate May 1, day of new Emperor's accession, as public holiday, creating 10-day Golden Week in 2019
Emperor Akihito is set to step down on April 30, and the Emperor's elder son, Crown Prince Naruhito, is scheduled to accede to the throne the following day.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2018
Emperor Akihito's last Imperial garden party to be held in November
An Imperial garden party scheduled for Nov. 9 will be the last to be hosted by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, a senior official said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 8, 2018
Crown Prince Naruhito arrives in Lyon to mark 160th anniversary of Japan-France diplomatic ties
Crown Prince Naruhito arrived in the southeastern French city of Lyon on Friday for his first official visit to France to commemorate the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the countries.
JAPAN
Aug 7, 2018
Crown Prince to visit France in September to mark anniversary of diplomatic ties
Crown Prince Naruhito will make a nine-day trip to France from Sept. 7 to commemorate 160 years of diplomatic ties, the government said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 1, 2018
Japanese government sets up secretariat to prepare for Imperial succession
The government established a secretariat Wednesday as it gears up for a string of rituals associated with the Emperor's abdication scheduled for April 2019.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 4, 2018
Emperor recovering from dizzy spell, Japan's Imperial Household Agency says
Emperor Akihito's health is improving, the Imperial Household Agency said Wednesday, after he had to cancel official duties earlier this week due to dizziness and nausea.
JAPAN
May 17, 2018
Japan likely to announce name for next Imperial era around April 1, 2019: Suga
The government is likely to announce the name of the next Imperial era around April 1, 2019, a month before Crown Prince Naruhito becomes the next emperor, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 13, 2018
Huge throne to be moved to Tokyo from Kyoto for repairs in August ahead of 2019 accession
The Imperial Household Agency is arranging to transport by land the huge Takamikura throne to Tokyo from Kyoto around August, ahead of next year's ceremony to mark Crown Prince Naruhito's accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne, senior agency officials said Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 30, 2018
Rites and parade to mark Emperor's accession in October 2019
The Enthronement Ceremony for the next emperor is set for October next year but female members of the Imperial family will not attend, the government says.
JAPAN
Mar 17, 2018
37% of Japanese public wants to know name of next era by year's end: survey
A recent survey shows 37.1 percent of the public believes the name of the era to be launched by Crown Prince Naruhito's accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019 should be announced by the end of this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 17, 2018
State does not plan to have female members of Imperial family attend key enthronement ceremony
The government does not plan to invite female members of the Imperial Family to the Kenji to Shokei no Gi, one of the core ceremonies that will be used to mark Crown Prince Naruhito's accession on May 1 next year.
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JAPAN
Feb 23, 2018
Marking 58th birthday, Crown Prince Naruhito vows 'self-improvement' ahead of accession
Crown Prince Naruhito, who turned 58 on Friday, vowed to "pursue self-improvement" ahead of his accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, 2019.
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.
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 to review romanization system for first time in 70 years
An advisory panel to the education ministry will consider how the Japanese language should be transcribed into the Latin alphabet, including unifying different romanization styles currently in use.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japan’s economy contracts as consumers and firms cut spending
Japan's gross domestic product shrank at an annualized pace of 2% in the three months through March.
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.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.

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