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ROYALTY

Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 9, 2019
Has the British media turned on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle?
Last May, millions across the world tuned in to watch Queen Elizabeth II's grandson Prince Harry tie the knot with his American fiancee, Meghan Markle, with the media feting the couple as the epitome of glamour and royal modernity.
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 29, 2019
Crown Prince Naruhito's memoir of time at Oxford reissued in English ahead of May 1 accession
Crown Prince Naruhito's memoir was republished Thursday in English translation by a U.K. publisher ahead of his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 19, 2019
Japan to invite guests from 195 nations for events marking enthronement of new Emperor
A banquet to be hosted by Abe on Oct. 23 for the new Emperor will feature Japanese cultural performances, which will be overseen by kyogen actor Mansai Nomura.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 18, 2019
Japan to begin discussions on Imperial succession system, including creation of female branches of royal family
One idea may be allowing female members to remain in the Imperial family even when they marry commoners.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 12, 2019
At palace in Tokyo, Emperor Akihito starts series of succession rites ahead of abdication
The events will end with a ceremony marking the Emperor's relinquishment of the throne at the end of April, during which he is to deliver a speech.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 6, 2019
Queen marks 50th anniversary of investiture of son Charles as Prince of Wales
Britain's Queen Elizabeth held a reception at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the investiture of her oldest son, Charles, as Prince of Wales.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 4, 2019
Public will be invited to greet Japan's new Imperial Couple on May 4, earlier than planned
The Imperial Household Agency had intended to wait until October. Now the date is set for May 4.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 3, 2019
Prime minister to show Crown Prince Naruhito options for new Japanese era name
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later this month plans to show Crown Prince Naruhito multiple names, one of which might be chosen and used when a new Imperial era begins on May 1, government sources said Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 2, 2019
Next era name might draw from classical Japanese literature, say sources
In line with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's wishes, candidate names for the new Imperial era apparently include at least one inspired by classical Japanese literature.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 25, 2019
Japan's Emperor Akihito to be addressed with 'emeritus' after abdication
Emperor Akihito will be called "emperor emeritus" and Empress Michiko "empress emerita" following his abdication in April, the Imperial Household Agency said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2019
Crown Prince ready to honor legacy in new role as next emperor
Celebrating his 59th birthday, Crown Prince Naruhito vows to follow in his parents' footsteps when he takes the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / FOCUS
Feb 22, 2019
Crown Princess Masako: A symbol of Japanese women's struggles in a male-dominated society
When Rika Kayama attended a violin concert at a Tokyo music hall in February last year, she was stunned to find a certain famous face in the crowd.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / FOCUS
Feb 21, 2019
Crown Prince Naruhito likely to stay close to the people upon becoming Japan's first emperor born after the war
In June 2011, three months after savage tsunami devastated Japan's northeast coastline, Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako were visiting Miyagi — one of the three hardest-hit prefectures — to get a firsthand look at the gut-wrenching aftermath of the disaster and commiserate with evacuees...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 10, 2019
Party that nominated Thai princess as leader could face ban
The Thai political party that nominated a princess as its candidate for prime minister could be banned from a general election in March after an activist said on Sunday he would file a petition seeking its dissolution.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Dec 30, 2018
New era approaches, but Japan's dwindling Imperial line clouds future
With the first Imperial abdication in about 200 years looming, Japan has yet to address concerns about the future of the Imperial line and the shortage of royals performing official duties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 23, 2018
Emperor Akihito, 85, greets public as he celebrates last birthday on throne
Tens of thousands of people gather to celebrate Emperor Akihito's 85th birthday as the end of the Heisei Era draws closer.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 11, 2018
Lawsuit filed against Japan's state-funded ceremonies to mark Imperial enthronement
Members of religious groups and other citizens sued the government on Monday, claiming that planned public spending on ceremonies involving the enthronement of Crown Prince Naruhito next year violates the constitutional principle of separation of religion and politics.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2018
Crown Princess Masako vows to serve the people after she becomes Empress next year
Crown Princess Masako vows to devote herself to the happiness of the people when she becomes Empress next year.
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.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Man suspected of using smart glasses to cheat on Waseda University exams
The Waseda University campus in Tokyo. An 18-year-old male test-taker is suspected of using smart glasses to cheat during the university's entrance exam.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Who’s toughest on China? Biden’s tariff tactic ups ante as election looms.
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about new actions to protect American workers and businesses from China's "unfair" trade practices, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Ishin struggles to set itself apart from other parties
Nippon Ishin no Kai Secretary-General Fumitake Fujita (right) speaks beside Yui Kanazawa, the party's candidate in the Tokyo 15th district by-election on April 28. Nippon Ishin lost in this by-election as well as another in Nagasaki held on the same day.
In Japan, 68,000 people over 65 projected to die alone at home this year
As Japan grapples with its population's rapid aging, supporting people who live and age alone is looming larger on the policy agenda.

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