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EMPEROR AKIHITO

JAPAN
Dec 26, 2017
The top domestic news stories of 2017
The Japan Times newsroom selected the following domestic news stories as the most important of 2017.
JAPAN
Dec 11, 2017
Japan's diplomats brace for '2019 issue,' as preparations begin for major summits, Imperial succession and rugby World Cup
Japan faces a busy diplomatic schedule at home in 2019, hosting visits by foreign dignitaries for international events as well as a series of rites related to Crown Prince Naruhito's accession to the Imperial throne.
EDITORIALS
Dec 4, 2017
Continue talks on Imperial succession rules
Given the lack of male heirs in the Imperial family, the discussion of succession rules should continue.
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2017
Japan sets date for Emperor Akihito's abdication as April 30, 2019
The first retirement of a Japanese emperor in 200 years will take place on April 30, 2019.

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Wealthier women in the prewar era had been the targets of various media-related health campaigns that mistakenly encouraged them to avoid everything from riding bicycles to reading novels when their monthly cycles came around.
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