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Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 10, 2019
Empress Emerita Michiko leaves hospital after breast cancer surgery
Empress Emerita Michiko was discharged from the University of Tokyo Hospital on Tuesday, two days after undergoing successful breast cancer surgery, the Imperial Household Agency said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 9, 2019
Former empress undergoes breast cancer surgery at University of Tokyo Hospital
Empress Emerita Michiko underwent successful breast cancer surgery Sunday at the University of Tokyo Hospital, the Imperial Household Agency said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2019
Prince Hisahito, second in line to Japan's throne, celebrates 13th birthday
Prince Hisahito, second in line to the throne and the nephew of Emperor Naruhito and son of Crown Prince Akishino, turned 13 on Friday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 27, 2019
Camo and a crop top: Thai royal consort photos crash website
Thailand's palace website crashed Monday after it published unprecedented pictures of the king's consort in a fighter jet, wearing a crop top and dressed in combat fatigues with him and the royal poodle.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 20, 2019
Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and family meet Bhutan's king
Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko and their 12-year-old son Prince Hisahito met Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and his wife Jetsun Pema on Monday and spent time together in the capital city of Thimphu.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Aug 19, 2019
Emperor Showa prevented from expressing remorse over war in '52, newly disclosed documents reveal
Emperor Hirohito, known posthumously as Emperor Showa, wanted to express his regret and remorse over World War II in 1952 but was stopped from doing so by the prime minister at the time.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 16, 2019
First overseas trip for Prince Hisahito as Crown Prince Akishino's family leaves for Bhutan
The young prince, 12, is on summer holiday and will take in some archery in the tiny South Asian country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 15, 2019
Emperor Naruhito follows father's lead in expressing 'deep remorse' over WWII at memorial service
In 2015, then-Emperor Akihito sent shock waves across the nation by expressing remorse over Japan's involvement in the war.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 13, 2019
U.S. plans to send Vice President Mike Pence to Japan for emperor's post-accession ceremony
The U.K.'s Prince Charles and Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan are among the other foreign dignitaries who are planning to visit for the October ceremony.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 31, 2019
Prince Hisahito to visit Bhutan on Aug. 16 for first overseas trip
For his first overseas trip, Prince Hisahito will visit Bhutan for 10 days from Aug. 16 with his parents, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, the Imperial Household Agency said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 27, 2019
Panel planned to discuss shrinking royal family and possible female emperor
The government plans to set up a panel by year-end to discuss how to achieve a stable imperial succession amid a shrinking number of royal family members, including whether to allow female succession, a government source said Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2019
Emperor Emeritus Akihito suffers episode of cerebral anemia due to fatigue after medical checkup
Emperor Emeritus Akihito suffered an episode of severe cerebral anemia last week, Imperial Household Agency officials said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 27, 2019
Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko leave for European trip
Crown Prince Akishino and his wife, Crown Princess Kiko, left Japan on Thursday for a tour of Poland and Finland where they will join in celebrations marking the centenary of Japan establishing ties with the two European countries.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jun 27, 2019
U.K.'s Prince William says it's fine for his kids to be gay
Britain's Prince William said on Wednesday it would be absolutely fine if one of his children was gay but admitted he was worried about the persecution and hatred they might face because of their royal status.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 24, 2019
Empress Emerita Michiko undergoes second round of cataract surgery
Empress Emerita Michiko has undergone cataract surgery on both of her eyes, the Imperial Household Agency said Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 20, 2019
Emperor's succession rite to follow precedent despite constitutional controversy
The government approved Thursday the outline of a ritual to be held this fall to proclaim the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito before international guests, following the style adopted by his father in 1990, despite a controversy surrounding the nature of the rite.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 4, 2019
Trump, pomp and circumstance: U.K. royals fete U.S. president after tweets targeted at London mayor
Britain rolled out the royal red carpet for Donald Trump on Monday, with Queen Elizabeth leading the pomp and pageantry in honor of the U.S. president whose interventions into London's political crises threatened to overshadow the visit.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 28, 2019
Emperor and empress bid farewell to Trump before he departs Japan
At a Tokyo hotel Tuesday, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako bid farewell to U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, who have been visiting Japan as state guests.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 27, 2019
Japan's new imperial couple wine and dine Trumps as first state guests of Reiwa Era
Emperor Naruhito greeted U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday as his first state guest since ascending the throne May 1, with the two affirming the closeness of ties between the countries that were once wartime foes.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 24, 2019
Meet, greet, but don't talk politics: How foreign dignitaries should act when visiting a Japanese emperor
What should you do when you meet the emperor?
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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