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EMPEROR

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2021
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko receive COVID-19 shots
The former emperor, 87, and former empress, 86, were given the shots at their residence, the Sento Imperial Palace.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
May 2, 2021
Japan Times 1921: Crown Prince urges peace for world
While on tour in Europe a century ago, the man who would become Emperor Hirohito delivers a speech on world peace.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2021
80% of Japanese support a reigning empress as pool of heirs shrinks
How to ensure a stable succession to the chrysanthemum throne has become an urgent task since Emperor Akihito, 87, relinquished the throne in 2019.
JAPAN
Apr 12, 2021
Emperor and empress send condolences over death of Prince Philip
Japan's imperial couple sent messages of condolence to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II following the death of her husband Prince Philip last week, the Imperial Household Agency said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 4, 2021
Female monarchs up for debate as Japan looks to secure imperial line
The clock is ticking for the world's oldest hereditary monarchy, which is now left with just three male heirs.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 3, 2021
Princess Aiko attends college entrance ceremony one year late
The princess attended the Gakushuin University's online entrance ceremony as a second year student, after many universities canceled ceremonies last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 30, 2021
South Korea decided to call for stronger apology from Japanese emperor in 1990
The declassified records were the South Korean Foreign Ministry's 'negotiating guidelines' created in late April 1990 ahead of President Roh Tae-woo's Japan visit.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2021
Imperial couple yearns for end of pandemic in postponed poetry ceremony
In her poem, the 57-year-old empress described the vitality of nature she experienced seeing fruits of Japanese apricot trees during the first state of emergency over the virus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 25, 2021
Japan government panel kicks off discussion on imperial succession
Discussions are set to focus on whether the country should allow female members of the emperor's family to ascend the throne.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 16, 2021
Japan to set up panel on imperial succession as family shrinks
The six panel members include Tetsuro Tomita, chairman of East Japan Railway Co., and Atsushi Seike, former president of Keio University.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Mar 7, 2021
Japan Times 1921: Japan's heir sails today on what is epoch marking trip
A history-making trip by the emperor and a draft of the postwar Constitution make this month's look back on newspapers past particularly historical.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / Longform
Feb 27, 2021
Hirohito in Europe: 100 years on, historic imperial trip celebrated for its vision of peace
Tour not only highlighted Japan's newfound position alongside Allied powers in the aftermath of World War I, it also had a profound effect on the young crown prince.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2021
Emperor Naruhito 'thankful' for strength of Japanese people amid pandemic
In a birthday message, the emperor also spoke of his wish to visit the Tohoku region to mark 10 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 10, 2021
Pandemic may force imperial couple to meet online with 3/11 survivors
Online conferences with residents of Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima are expected to start in mid-February, according to the source.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 18, 2021
Emperor's birthday event canceled for second year due to virus surge
The public address usually see the emperor, empress and other members of the imperial family greet gathered well-wishers from a balcony.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 3, 2021
Suga says male-only rule should be prioritized in imperial succession
Suga's administration has said it would hold discussions on how to secure a stable imperial succession following calls from the Diet to address the issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 2, 2021
Emperor's evacuation to Kyoto weighed after Fukushima nuclear disaster
The government led by the now-defunct Democratic Party of Japan unofficially proposed that then-Emperor Akihito evacuate to Kyoto or somewhere further west immediately after the eruption of the March 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis, a former administration official has said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 1, 2021
Coronavirus looms over Japan's new year festivities
New Year's Day is the biggest holiday in Japan's calendar, but this year's festivities were subdued following record highs in new coronavirus cases nationwide and calls from the government to stay home.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 1, 2021
Emperor Naruhito thanks medical staff battling pandemic
The emperor set a hopeful tone in his first video message since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in May, thanking medical staff involved in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 23, 2020
China asked Emperor Akihito to visit in wake of Tiananmen massacre
Declassified documents reveal China's attempt to improve ties with Japan and encourage Western democratic nations to lift sanctions.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
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.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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.

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