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EMPEROR AKIHITO

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2016
Emperor and Empress visit central Japan forest managed by British-born author C.W. Nicol
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Monday paid a visit to woodland restored by British-born writer and environmentalist C.W. Nicol in Nagano Prefecture.
JAPAN
May 11, 2016
Emperor, Empress may visit quake-hit Kyushu next week
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will visit Kumamoto Prefecture as early as next week to meet residents affected by the major earthquakes that struck central Kyushu last month, a source close to the matter said Wednesday.
JAPAN
May 10, 2016
Official duties of aging Emperor, Empress to be eased
The Imperial Household Agency said Monday it will reduce the official duties of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, both in their 80s, to ease the burden on them by cutting the number of their meetings with guests at the Imperial Palace.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 17, 2016
Imperial Couple pray for lost fishermen in tsunami-hit port city
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Thursday offered prayers to fishermen and others in the fishing industry who lost their lives during the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami during a visit to a monument in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture.
JAPAN
Mar 11, 2016
In 3/11 memorial speech, Emperor lauds unity five years after disasters
The following is the full text of a speech given by Emperor Akihito given at a memorial ceremony at the National Theater in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 29, 2016
Emperor diagnosed with influenza
Emperor Akihito has been diagnosed as having contracted influenza, the Imperial Household Agency said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Feb 6, 2016
Imperial couple take stand for remembrance
In recent years, the Imperial couple have made an effort to leave behind a meaningful legacy by visiting World War II battlefields. The idea is to ensure that future generations of Japanese do not forget the war and its bitter lessons.
EDITORIALS
Jan 31, 2016
Imperial visit to the Philippines
The Imperial Couple's visit to the Philippines reminds us of how important it is to remember the suffering that resulted from Japan's militarism.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 29, 2016
Imperial Couple lay flowers at Filipino war monument
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited a memorial to Japanese war dead southeast of Manila on Friday to commemorate those who died in the Philippines in some of the conflict's fiercest fighting.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 29, 2016
Filipino 'comfort women' call for Emperor's help in seeking redress
Eight Filipino “comfort women” hold a rally at the Japanese Embassy in Manila seeking Emperor Akihito's help in obtaining redress for their sexual enslavement during the war.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 28, 2016
Imperial Couple help heal wounds for Japanese descendents in the Philippines
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Thursday met with Filipinos of Japanese descent who endured hard times amid anti-Japanese sentiment after World War II.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 14, 2016
In annual poem, Emperor recalls trip to Palau to mourn war dead
Emperor Akihito has recalled his trip last year to Palau, the site of fierce fighting in World War II, in a poem recited Thursday at the annual New Year Poetry Reading Ceremony at the Imperial Palace.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 1, 2016
Emperor speaks of 'pain' over Tohoku evacuees still living in temporary homes
Emperor Akihito on Friday expressed his hope for the reconstruction of Tohoku as 2016 marks five years since a massive earthquake and tsunami wrecked towns, villages and farmland across the region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 23, 2015
Emperor Akihito turns 82, pays tribute to WWII victims and people living with its legacy
Emperor Akihito turned 82 on Wednesday, paying tribute to all who suffered during World War II, including those in Japan and overseas who live with its legacy today. He said it is "most important" for Japan's future that the war is remembered and understood.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 4, 2015
Japan's Emperor, Empress to pay five-day visit to Philippines in January
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will visit the Philippines from Jan. 26 to 30 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of relations, it was announced Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 2, 2015
Prince Mikasa, Emperor Akihito's uncle, turns 100
Prince Mikasa, uncle of Emperor Akihito, turned 100 years old on Wednesday.
LIFE / Language / COMMUNICATION CUES
Nov 16, 2015
Empress Michiko turns 81
Turning 81, Empress Michiko recalled her April trip to Palau to commemorate those who lost their lives there in World War II.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 13, 2015
Crown Princess Masako attends first Imperial garden party in 12 years
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Thursday met celebrities and renowned Japanese from a variety of fields at a biannual garden party they hosted in Tokyo, with Crown Princess Masako taking part for the first time in 12 years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 20, 2015
Empress turns 81, says April Palau trip left 'unforgettable impression'
Empress Michiko, on the occasion of her 81st birthday Tuesday, recalled her April trip to Palau with Emperor Akihito to commemorate those who lost their lives there during World War II, saying it "has left an unforgettable impression on me."
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 15, 2015
The Abe government versus the Emperor on history issues
Shinzo Abe and the Foreign Ministry have been mincing words when it comes to Japan's war responsibility, in stark contrast with Emperor Akihito's forthright statements of remorse and apology.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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