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Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2018
Prince's right to free speech a hot topic in Japan
A remark by Prince Akishino, who will become heir to the Chrysanthemum throne next year, stirs controversy over how freely members of the Imperial family can speak about contentious matters.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2018
State sticks to stance on funding Imperial ritual despite Prince Akishino's misgivings
The government said Friday its position on using state funds to hold a key Shinto ritual during next year's Imperial succession remains unchanged, despite the fact that the younger son of Emperor Akihito has raised a question about financing the religious event.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2018
Prince Akishino questions Japanese government financing of Shinto-linked rite
The prince expressed doubts about the constitutionality of the Daijosai grand thanksgiving rite, saying he believes it is a “highly religious” event.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 7, 2018
Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko attend Honolulu event dedicated to Japanese immigrants
Prince Akishino praised emigrants from Japan and their descendents for their decades of dedication to local communities during opening remarks at a symposium held in a Honolulu hotel on Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 15, 2018
Cabinet approves visit to Hawaii by Prince Akishino in June
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a trip by Prince Akishino and his wife, Princess Kiko, to Hawaii in early June to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first arrival of Japanese immigrants.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 4, 2018
Saudi king reiterates backing of Palestinians after son's rare Israel-supportive remarks
King Salman reiterated Saudi Arabia's support for a Palestinian state after his son and heir apparent said Israelis were entitled to live peacefully on their own land — a rare statement by an Arab leader.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 10, 2018
Tokyo firebombing recalled 73 years on
The 73rd anniversary of the 1945 Great Tokyo Air Raid is marked with a ceremony to honor the tens of thousands who perished when incendiary bombs set the capital ablaze.
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2018
Japan may delay release of new era name until year-end or later
The pending name of Japan's next era might not be released for awhile to avoid unforeseen complications and controversies ahead of the Emperor's abdication in April 2019.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 29, 2018
Prince Akishino plans Hawaii visit to mark immigration anniversary as Princess Mako eyes Brazil for last Imperial jaunt
To continue building connections with Japanese abroad, Prince Akishino and his wife Princess Kiko plan to visit Hawaii in June and their eldest daughter Princess Mako will likely go to Brazil in July, an official of the Imperial Household Agency said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2017
Prince Akishino says he's 'relieved' abdication law was enacted for Emperor
Prince Akishino, the younger son of Emperor Akihito, turned 52 on Thursday, and said he is "relieved" that an abdication law was enacted in June to allow the Emperor to pass the throne to his elder son, Crown Prince Naruhito.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 28, 2017
Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko celebrate 120 years of ties with Chile
Prince Akishino and his wife, Princess Kiko, attended a ceremony on Wednesday in Chile commemorating the 120th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations.
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Jun 25, 2017
Satono Crown takes Takarazuka Kinen title
Mirco Demuro-ridden third pick Satono Crown won the Takarazuka Kinen on Sunday for his second career Grade 1 victory.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 15, 2017
Crown Prince leaves for Denmark on a weeklong visit
Crown Prince Naruhito, the heir to the Imperial throne, left Haneda Airport in Tokyo on Thursday for a weeklong visit to Denmark to celebrate 150 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 22, 2017
Melco pledges to spend 'whatever it takes' as casino rivals eye Japan
Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd. has upped the ante against its casino rivals to win the chance to build a casino resort in Japan, declaring there's no limit on how much the company is prepared to invest.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 14, 2016
Controversies surrounding Thailand's next king
Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn's accession to the Thai throne could be good news for Thai democracy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2015
Crown Prince turns 55, calls for accounts of history to be passed down correctly
Crown Prince Naruhito, marking his 55th birthday, calls for accounts of history to be handed down correctly.
JAPAN
Jun 16, 2014
Crown Prince lauds Swiss ties ahead of official visit
Crown Prince Naruhito said he was looking forward to bolstering ties with Switzerland as he prepared to depart for an official visit there this week.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 18, 2014
Princess Aiko graduates from Gakushuin Primary School
Princess Aiko, the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito and his wife, Princess Masako, graduated from Gakushuin Primary School on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2013
Japan to send Crown Prince, Fukuda to Mandela funeral
In a rare move, Crown Prince Naruhito leaves for South Africa to attend the funeral of Nelson Mandela.
Japan Times
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Oct 13, 2013
Meisho Mambo wins Shuka-sho
Japanese Oaks champion Meisho Mambo won the Shuka-sho to snatch two of the three jewels in the filly's triple crown on Sunday.

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