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FAMILY

Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Nov 12, 2019
Kenya hosts global sexual health summit amid protests from Catholics and pro-life groups
The United Nations and Kenyan government on Monday came under fire on the eve a global conference on sexual and reproductive health with Christian groups claiming hosting the event was promoting abortion and homosexuality in the East African nation.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 30, 2019
'Family of Strangers': An admirable ode to the institutionalized
Hideyuki Hirayama's latest feature, filmed in a real psychiatric hospital in Nagano Prefecture, tells the story of three residents of an institution who form an unlikely bond
EDITORIALS
Oct 26, 2019
It's time to discuss succession
Now that the enthronement ceremony is behind us, there is no reason to keep pushing back public discussions on succession issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019
Emperor Naruhito completes enthronement in ceremony rich with history and ritual
Sokui no Rei is one of the major events in a series of ceremonies and rites scheduled throughout the year following Emperor Naruhito's accession.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019
In pictures: The day of the enthronement ceremony
Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his ascendancy to the throne on Tuesday in a centuries-old ceremony attended by dignitaries from more than 180 countries, pledging to fulfil his constitutional duty as a symbol of the state.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019
Deeper than tradition: Japan's enthronement illustrates an evolving imperial house
Japan's enthronement combines legend and the spiritual with modernity, similar to coronations used by monarchies worldwide. These ceremonies tend to be described as "traditional" — but the term is overused and rarely properly defined in reference to Japan's enthronement, Sokui no Rei.

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