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Japan's Princess Aiko, 22, To Start Working At Red Cross After Graduation
Princess Aiko, 22, is set to start working at the Japanese Red Cross Society in April after completing her graduation from Tokyo's Gakushuin University.
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Japanese Emperor Visits Indonesia, Strengthen Ties
Japanese Emperor Naruhito met Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday during his first state trip since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019.
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Japan's Emperor Arrives In Indonesia For First State Visit
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Saturday for their first state visit since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019.
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Japan Emperor Formally Proclaims Enthronement In Grand Ceremony
Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Tuesday formally proclaimed his enthronement in front of royals and leaders from around the world, completing his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne.
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"Banzai!": The Grand Ceremony Proclaiming Japan's New Emperor
The ceremony proclaiming the enthronement of Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Tuesday will be a tightly choreographed and solemn affair, steeped in ritual, that cements his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne.
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Japan New Emperor Naruhito Formally Ascends Chrysanthemum Throne
Japan's new Emperor Naruhito formally ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday, a day after his father's historic abdication, and vowed to stand with the people as the country begins a new imperial era.
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"Overwhelmed Emotionally": Japan Rings In New Era As Naruhito Becomes Emperor
A new era dawned in Japan on Wednesday as Naruhito officially became emperor at midnight following his father's historic abdication from the Chrysanthemum Throne, the world's oldest monarchy.
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End Of An Era As Japanese Emperor Akihito Steps Down
Outgoing Japanese emperor Akihito on Tuesday performed the main ritual to hand over the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son Naruhito -- Japan's first abdication in more than two centuries.
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Threat To Japanese Prince Underscores Royal Line's Succession Crisis
Two kitchen knives have been found on the school desk of a young Japanese prince who one day stands to inherit the Chrysanthemum Throne, heightening security fears and underlining the vulnerability of a royal family short on male heirs.
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Why People In Japan Are Unhappy Despite 10-Day Long Holiday
It was supposed to a period of joyous national celebration, the 10-day Golden Week public holiday extended this year to celebrate the ascension of a new emperor to the Chrysanthemum Throne. So why are so many people miserable and stressed?
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Japan's Oxford-Educated Crown Prince To Bring Global View To Chrysanthemum Throne
Japan's Oxford-educated crown prince, Naruhito, looks set to bring a more global outlook to the ancient imperial institution while carrying on Emperor Akihito's legacy of promoting peace and reconciliation with Asia when he ascends the throne in 2019.
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Japan Emperor Akihito To Abdicate On April 30, 2019
Shinzo Abe said he was "deeply moved" at the "smooth decision" taken after a special meeting of the Imperial Council to decide on the date for the popular 83-year-old to step down for health reasons.
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Japan Parliament Passes Emperor Abdication Law
Japan's lower house of parliament passed a bill Friday that allows ageing Emperor Akihito to step down, as it also called for a rare debate on the role of women in the male-dominated monarchy.
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Japan Cabinet Approves Bill Allowing Emperor Akihito's Abdication
The Japanese government on Friday approved a one-off bill allowing ageing Emperor Akihito to step down from the Chrysanthemum Throne, in the first such abdication in two centuries.
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2 Years After Ferry Tragedy, Grieving Relatives Await Salvage In South Korea
Grieving relatives today threw white chrysanthemums into the sea at the spot where the Sewol ferry sank, as South Korea marked the second anniversary of the disaster which killed 304.
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Japan's Princess Aiko, 22, To Start Working At Red Cross After Graduation
Princess Aiko, 22, is set to start working at the Japanese Red Cross Society in April after completing her graduation from Tokyo's Gakushuin University.
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Japanese Emperor Visits Indonesia, Strengthen Ties
Japanese Emperor Naruhito met Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday during his first state trip since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019.
-
Japan's Emperor Arrives In Indonesia For First State Visit
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Saturday for their first state visit since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019.
-
Japan Emperor Formally Proclaims Enthronement In Grand Ceremony
Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Tuesday formally proclaimed his enthronement in front of royals and leaders from around the world, completing his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne.
-
"Banzai!": The Grand Ceremony Proclaiming Japan's New Emperor
The ceremony proclaiming the enthronement of Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Tuesday will be a tightly choreographed and solemn affair, steeped in ritual, that cements his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne.
-
Japan New Emperor Naruhito Formally Ascends Chrysanthemum Throne
Japan's new Emperor Naruhito formally ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday, a day after his father's historic abdication, and vowed to stand with the people as the country begins a new imperial era.
-
"Overwhelmed Emotionally": Japan Rings In New Era As Naruhito Becomes Emperor
A new era dawned in Japan on Wednesday as Naruhito officially became emperor at midnight following his father's historic abdication from the Chrysanthemum Throne, the world's oldest monarchy.
-
End Of An Era As Japanese Emperor Akihito Steps Down
Outgoing Japanese emperor Akihito on Tuesday performed the main ritual to hand over the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son Naruhito -- Japan's first abdication in more than two centuries.
-
Threat To Japanese Prince Underscores Royal Line's Succession Crisis
Two kitchen knives have been found on the school desk of a young Japanese prince who one day stands to inherit the Chrysanthemum Throne, heightening security fears and underlining the vulnerability of a royal family short on male heirs.
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Why People In Japan Are Unhappy Despite 10-Day Long Holiday
It was supposed to a period of joyous national celebration, the 10-day Golden Week public holiday extended this year to celebrate the ascension of a new emperor to the Chrysanthemum Throne. So why are so many people miserable and stressed?
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Japan's Oxford-Educated Crown Prince To Bring Global View To Chrysanthemum Throne
Japan's Oxford-educated crown prince, Naruhito, looks set to bring a more global outlook to the ancient imperial institution while carrying on Emperor Akihito's legacy of promoting peace and reconciliation with Asia when he ascends the throne in 2019.
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Japan Emperor Akihito To Abdicate On April 30, 2019
Shinzo Abe said he was "deeply moved" at the "smooth decision" taken after a special meeting of the Imperial Council to decide on the date for the popular 83-year-old to step down for health reasons.
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Japan Parliament Passes Emperor Abdication Law
Japan's lower house of parliament passed a bill Friday that allows ageing Emperor Akihito to step down, as it also called for a rare debate on the role of women in the male-dominated monarchy.
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Japan Cabinet Approves Bill Allowing Emperor Akihito's Abdication
The Japanese government on Friday approved a one-off bill allowing ageing Emperor Akihito to step down from the Chrysanthemum Throne, in the first such abdication in two centuries.
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2 Years After Ferry Tragedy, Grieving Relatives Await Salvage In South Korea
Grieving relatives today threw white chrysanthemums into the sea at the spot where the Sewol ferry sank, as South Korea marked the second anniversary of the disaster which killed 304.
