"Ups And Downs": Japan Emperor Naruhito On Wife's Stress Related Illness
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020
Japan's Emperor Naruhito has said his wife Empress Masako "still has ups and downs" as she battles to recover from a longstanding stress-induced illness related to her royal duties.
Japan Cancels Emperor Naruhito's Birthday Celebrations Amid Coronavirus Scare
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday February 17, 2020
Japan said Monday it would cancel a public gathering to celebrate the birthday of new Emperor Naruhito, as fears grow over the spread of the new coronavirus in the country.
Row Over Japan Emperor's Last Accession Rite: 'Spend Night' With Goddess
World News | Reuters | Thursday November 14, 2019
Japanese Emperor Naruhito will be ushered into a dark wooden hall on Thursday night to celebrate his last major accession rite after becoming emperor this spring: spending the night with a goddess.
Japan Cheers New Emperor Naruhito In "Once In A Lifetime" Open-Top Car Parade
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday November 10, 2019
Tens of thousands of flag-waving spectators cheered Japan's new Emperor Naruhito on Sunday during a rare open-top car imperial parade that was rescheduled after a deadly typhoon.
Japan Emperor Formally Proclaims Enthronement In Grand Ceremony
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 22, 2019
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.
Fate Of Japan's Royal Dynasty Rests On Shoulders Of 13-Year-Old
World News | Reuters | Friday October 18, 2019
When Japan's youngest prince, Hisahito, visited Bhutan in August on his first overseas trip just months after his uncle Naruhito became emperor, his trip was regarded as the debut of a future monarch on the world stage.
Japan's Former Empress Michiko Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 9, 2019
Japan's former empress Michiko has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and will soon undergo surgery, the Imperial Household Agency (IHA) said on Friday.
Trump To Get Royal Treatment On Japan Emperor Visit
World News | AFP | Thursday May 23, 2019
The official highlight is Trump's state visit early Monday with Naruhito and a banquet that night at the imperial palace.
Japan New Emperor Naruhito Formally Ascends Chrysanthemum Throne
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 1, 2019
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
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 30, 2019
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
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 30, 2019
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.
Japanese Emperor Akihito To Step Down After Three Decades On Throne
World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 30, 2019
Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate on Tuesday in favour of his elder son, ending a three-decade reign during which he sought to ease the painful memories of World War Two and engage with people, including the marginalised in society.
"Don't Know How To Spend Time": Extra Holidays Confuse Japan Workaholics
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 3, 2019
For the Emperor's abdication on April 30, Japanese workers will enjoy an unprecedented 10-day holiday as a rash of special days off combine with the traditional "Golden Week" in May. But not everyone is popping the champagne corks in famously workaholic Japan.
Japan Emperor Akihito To Abdicate On April 30, 2019
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday December 1, 2017
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.
Japan's Emperor Akihito May Abdicate At End-March 2019: Report
World News | Reuters | Friday October 20, 2017
Japan's Emperor Akihito is likely to abdicate at the end of March 2019 and Crown Prince Naruhito is expected to ascend the throne in April, the first abdication by a Japanese monarch in nearly two centuries, the Asahi newspaper reported on Friday
"Ups And Downs": Japan Emperor Naruhito On Wife's Stress Related Illness
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 23, 2020
Japan's Emperor Naruhito has said his wife Empress Masako "still has ups and downs" as she battles to recover from a longstanding stress-induced illness related to her royal duties.
Japan Cancels Emperor Naruhito's Birthday Celebrations Amid Coronavirus Scare
World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday February 17, 2020
Japan said Monday it would cancel a public gathering to celebrate the birthday of new Emperor Naruhito, as fears grow over the spread of the new coronavirus in the country.
Row Over Japan Emperor's Last Accession Rite: 'Spend Night' With Goddess
World News | Reuters | Thursday November 14, 2019
Japanese Emperor Naruhito will be ushered into a dark wooden hall on Thursday night to celebrate his last major accession rite after becoming emperor this spring: spending the night with a goddess.
Japan Cheers New Emperor Naruhito In "Once In A Lifetime" Open-Top Car Parade
World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday November 10, 2019
Tens of thousands of flag-waving spectators cheered Japan's new Emperor Naruhito on Sunday during a rare open-top car imperial parade that was rescheduled after a deadly typhoon.
Japan Emperor Formally Proclaims Enthronement In Grand Ceremony
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 22, 2019
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.
Fate Of Japan's Royal Dynasty Rests On Shoulders Of 13-Year-Old
World News | Reuters | Friday October 18, 2019
When Japan's youngest prince, Hisahito, visited Bhutan in August on his first overseas trip just months after his uncle Naruhito became emperor, his trip was regarded as the debut of a future monarch on the world stage.
Japan's Former Empress Michiko Diagnosed With Breast Cancer
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 9, 2019
Japan's former empress Michiko has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and will soon undergo surgery, the Imperial Household Agency (IHA) said on Friday.
Trump To Get Royal Treatment On Japan Emperor Visit
World News | AFP | Thursday May 23, 2019
The official highlight is Trump's state visit early Monday with Naruhito and a banquet that night at the imperial palace.
Japan New Emperor Naruhito Formally Ascends Chrysanthemum Throne
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday May 1, 2019
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
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 30, 2019
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
World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 30, 2019
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.
Japanese Emperor Akihito To Step Down After Three Decades On Throne
World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 30, 2019
Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate on Tuesday in favour of his elder son, ending a three-decade reign during which he sought to ease the painful memories of World War Two and engage with people, including the marginalised in society.
"Don't Know How To Spend Time": Extra Holidays Confuse Japan Workaholics
World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday April 3, 2019
For the Emperor's abdication on April 30, Japanese workers will enjoy an unprecedented 10-day holiday as a rash of special days off combine with the traditional "Golden Week" in May. But not everyone is popping the champagne corks in famously workaholic Japan.
Japan Emperor Akihito To Abdicate On April 30, 2019
World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday December 1, 2017
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.
Japan's Emperor Akihito May Abdicate At End-March 2019: Report
World News | Reuters | Friday October 20, 2017
Japan's Emperor Akihito is likely to abdicate at the end of March 2019 and Crown Prince Naruhito is expected to ascend the throne in April, the first abdication by a Japanese monarch in nearly two centuries, the Asahi newspaper reported on Friday
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