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PRINCE AKISHINO

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Nov 30, 2016
Prince Akishino turns 51, calls Emperor's abdication message 'good' chance to air his thoughts
Prince Akishino, the younger son of Emperor Akihito, said on the occasion of his 51st birthday Wednesday it was "good" that his father had expressed his desire in August to abdicate out of concern for his age.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 15, 2016
Prince Akishino's Thailand visit canceled over safety concerns
Prince Akishino, the younger son of Emperor Akihito, will not visit Thailand this week as scheduled, the Imperial Household Agency announced Monday in the wake of a series of bomb blasts last week that left more than four people dead and more than 30 injured.
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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 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.
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JAPAN
Nov 6, 2015
Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko meet with Japanese immigrants in Brazil
Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko on Thursday honored Japanese immigrants in Brazil for the role they have played in building ties.
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JAPAN
Aug 17, 2015
Prince Akishino's family attends Battle of Okinawa event
Prince Akishino, the younger son of Emperor Akihito, attended a gathering with his family in Tokyo on Monday to commemorate the Battle of Okinawa 70 years ago and mourn its victims.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2014
Prince Akishino airs anti-war convictions ahead of 49th birthday
Prince Akishino, second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne, told a recent news conference that he is convinced wars should never be fought again and wants to keep the collective memories of World War II alive, according to the transcript released Sunday by the Imperial Household Agency.

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