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New emperor, empress to make first regional trip in June

May 1, 2019

Tokyo–Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are slated to visit Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, in early June, their first regional trip since the Emperor’s enthronement on Wednesday. They are set to participate in the 70th annual tree-planting festival, to

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Remarks by Emperor Naruhito at 1st Audience Ceremony

May 1, 2019

Tokyo–Following is the text of remarks by Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito made during the “Sokui-go-Choken-no-Gi” first audience ceremony with representatives of the nation at the Imperial Palace on Wednesday: I have hereby succeeded to the Throne pursuant to the Constitution

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Emperor Naruhito Enthroned; Reiwa Era Starts

May 1, 2019

Tokyo- New Emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne to mark the start of Japan’s new era, Reiwa, on Wednesday, following his father’s abdication on the previous day. “I will act according to the constitution and fulfill my responsibility as the

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Japan’s Emperor Akihito Thanks Public in Last Speech

April 30, 2019

Tokyo- Emperor Akihito expressed his appreciation for the people in the last speech of his reign on Tuesday, paving the way for a change of Japan’s era from Heisei to Reiwa. “Today, I am concluding my duties as the Emperor,”

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Emperor Akihito Performs Abdication-Related Ceremonies

April 30, 2019

Tokyo- Japanese Emperor Akihito performed on Tuesday morning a series of sacred ceremonies related to his abdication later in the day, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The ceremonies were participated by some 50 people, including Crown Prince Naruhito, Prince

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Airports, Train Stations Crowded as 10-Day Holiday Starts in Japan

April 28, 2019

Tokyo- International airports and major railway stations in Japan were crowded with people on Saturday, the first day of the country’s unprecedented 10-day holiday. “I want to relax at the hotel,” Ryo Sasaki, a 38-year-old corporate worker in Tokyo, said

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Abe Sees Imperial Succession More Important than Super Bowl: Trump

April 28, 2019

Washington- U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that his decision to accept an invitation to visit Japan next month came after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told him that the Imperial succession is an event 100 times more important than the

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Knives Found on Japanese Prince Hisahito’s School Desk

April 28, 2019

Tokyo- Two fruit knives had been placed on the desk of Japanese Prince Hisahito at his junior high school in Tokyo, police sources said Saturday. The knives with pink-painted blades were found while being held together with a stick around

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