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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 9, 2023
Support for many cultural, social and educational activities
This year marks the 30th wedding anniversary of Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako. The first step of this marriage was to have it approved by the Imperial House Council, whose mandate covers the marriage of male members of the imperial family, and this occurred on Jan. 19,...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 23, 2023
A life dedicated to learning, conserving water resources
Emperor Naruhito, who was born 63 years ago today as the eldest son of Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko, is known as the first Japanese emperor to have studied abroad.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 27, 2022
Friends, leaders, dignitaries gather for PM’s final farewell
On Sept. 27, dignitaries from across Japan and the world will gather at the Nippon Budokan Hall to pay their final respects to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose sudden demise on July 8 sent shockwaves through the country. Notable guests include U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former French...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / TICAD 8 Special
Aug 26, 2022
Africa remains key priority for investment, assistance
In 1878, the famed British explorer Henry Stanley dubbed Africa the Dark Continent, a term that quickly spread and saddled Africa for more than a century with a public image that included poverty, backwardness, corruption, famine, damage from colonial exploitation, disease and other woes. And sadly,...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Support for Ukraine
Aug 24, 2022
Students raise funds for charity, promote peace with music
On July 18, the Tokyo College of Music’s Music Liberal Arts school held a charity concert at TCM Hall on the Daikanyama Campus to raise money and awareness to support war-torn Ukraine.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 26, 2022
Recalling Shinzo Abe’s devotion to public service
Long-standing politician and former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s funeral was held on July 12 at Zojoji temple in central Tokyo. The wake, held the previous night, was attended by around 2,500 people. Japanese and foreign dignitaries gathered to pay their final respects to Abe, who was killed in an attack...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 23, 2022
Monarch stays mindful of pain amid pandemic
Emperor Naruhito, who turns 62 today, is known for his compassionate and sociable personality, as well as his proficiency in English, as the first emperor to have studied outside Japan.

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