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EMPEROR NARUHITO

Japan Times
JAPAN / Emperor's Enthronement
Oct 22, 2019
Old friend casts light on Emperor Naruhito as a young man
Meeting Emperor Naruhito in person is a limited opportunity for regular people, a majority of whom have only seen his solemn expression at ceremonies or gentle smile at receptions. However, Andrew B. Arkley, an old friend and schoolmate, has shed some light on the emperor's natural self to The Japan...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Emperor's Enthronement
Oct 22, 2019
Emperor Naruhito: Ushering in an era of harmony between old and new
Emperor Naruhito ascended the throne on May 1, a day after his 85-year-old father, now referred to as Emperor Emeritus Akihito, became the first living Japanese monarch to abdicate in over 200 years.
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JAPAN
Oct 21, 2019
Emperor Naruhito to proclaim enthronement before 2,000 guests in ceremony Tuesday
Donning a dark orange robe only worn by emperors on special occasions, Emperor Naruhito will proclaim his enthronement from a canopied throne.
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LIFE / Language
Oct 21, 2019
The Ceremony of Accession offers a chance to use some high-ranking vocabulary
Earlier this year we were treated to the use of Japanese that is used exclusively with the emperor. As enthronement celebrations continue, so do our opportunities to use such royal language.
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JAPAN
Oct 21, 2019
Air France jet carrying imperial ceremony guest makes emergency landing at Tokyo's Haneda
An Air France jet made an emergency landing Monday at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, and a government source said its passengers included at least one foreign dignitary attending Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony.
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JAPAN
Oct 19, 2019
400 foreign VIPs to attend emperor's enthronement ceremony
Some 400 foreign VIPs are slated to attend Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony in Tokyo on Tuesday, the government said Friday.
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JAPAN
Oct 18, 2019
'More like us': Japan's imperial couple put relaxed face on the monarchy
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have brought a more relaxed touch to one of the world's oldest monarchies, chatting in English with foreign visitors, laughing with children and even playing with dogs.
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JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Oct 18, 2019
Pomp and splendor: What to expect from the ceremonies for Emperor Naruhito's enthronement
To the joy of some, and perhaps the surprise of others, next Tuesday is a one-off national holiday.
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JAPAN
Oct 18, 2019
Japan's Cabinet approves postponing emperor's enthronement parade until Nov. 10
In the aftermath of the deadly typhoon last weekend, the Cabinet on Friday approved the postponement of Emperor Naruhito's enthronement parade until Nov. 10.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 18, 2019
Japan to pardon 550,000 convicts on occasion of imperial enthronement ceremony
The government on Friday approved granting pardons to roughly 550,000 petty criminals in light of Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony next Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 17, 2019
Japan may delay Emperor Naruhito's enthronement parade amid Typhoon Hagibis aftermath
A government source said the date is likely to be set for Nov. 10.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 10, 2019
Abe to meet 50 foreign guests visiting for Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will hold separate talks with about 50 foreign dignitaries when they attend a ceremony proclaiming the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito later this month, government sources said Wednesday.
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JAPAN
Oct 9, 2019
Airlines prepare for 140 special flights set to arrive in Japan for imperial ceremony
Up to 140 aircraft carrying foreign dignitaries are expected to arrive at Haneda and Narita airports later this month, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday, when Japan holds a ceremony to proclaim the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito.
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JAPAN
Oct 7, 2019
Imperial Household unveils enthronement parade vehicle: a customized Toyota Century
The Imperial Household Agency on Monday unveiled a specially built car that Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will ride in during a parade this month to mark his enthronement.
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JAPAN
Oct 6, 2019
Japan holds parade rehearsal for Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony
A parade rehearsal for Emperor Naruhito's upcoming enthronement ceremony was held on Sunday in Tokyo, restricting traffic on the 4.6-kilometer route from the Imperial Palace to his residence.
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JAPAN
Oct 3, 2019
Japan to pardon half a million on occasion of imperial enthronement ceremony
Japan is expected to grant pardons to 500,000 to 600,000 petty criminals on the occasion of Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony on Oct. 22, officials with knowledge of the plan said Wednesday.
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JAPAN
Sep 24, 2019
Idol group Arashi and pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii to perform at enthronement festival for Emperor Naruhito
All-male idol group Arashi and pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii will perform at a festival celebrating the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito, a group of lawmakers and business leaders organizing the event revealed Tuesday.
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JAPAN
Sep 21, 2019
Princess Kako meets with Hungarian president
Princess Kako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, paid a courtesy call on Hungarian President Janos Ader on Friday to mark the 150th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
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JAPAN
Sep 19, 2019
Popular J-pop band Arashi tapped to perform at festival celebrating emperor's enthronement
Lawmakers and business people have tapped all-male idol group Arashi to perform at a festival in early November celebrating the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito, sources close to the matter said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 17, 2019
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend opening ceremony for festivals in Niigata
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended the opening ceremony for festivals in the city of Niigata on Monday, their second visit outside Tokyo in as many weeks.

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