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IMPERIAL FAMILY

Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 1, 2019
LIVESTREAM: Japan announces name of new era
In a much awaited moment heralding the opening of a new chapter in Japan's history, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga is to announce Monday the name of the new Imperial era, taking one of the final steps toward initiating the nation's first imperial succession in three decades.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 31, 2019
Plants and bugs: Japanese government pulls out all the stops to prevent leak ahead of era announcement
Officials are checking plants inside the Prime Minister's Office for bugging devices as the government makes every effort to keep the new Imperial era name secret until its official announcement.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 26, 2019
Suga to whittle down Japan era name candidates on April 1, with Cabinet's final decision later in day
The government plans to narrow down a list of candidates for the new era name on April 1, the same day it will pick and announce the next era name, government sources said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 3, 2019
Prime minister to show Crown Prince Naruhito options for new Japanese era name
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later this month plans to show Crown Prince Naruhito multiple names, one of which might be chosen and used when a new Imperial era begins on May 1, government sources said Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 2, 2019
Next era name might draw from classical Japanese literature, say sources
In line with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's wishes, candidate names for the new Imperial era apparently include at least one inspired by classical Japanese literature.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 24, 2019
Emperor reflects on Japan's past, future and his 'endlessly long' quest to pin down role after 30 years on throne
Emperor Akihito said he has dedicated the past 30 years of his reign to an “endlessly long” quest to fathom out his role as the symbol of the state.
U.S. aircraft carrier returns to Japan carrying navy’s ‘most capable fighter’
U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher speaks to reporters shortly after the arrival of aircraft carrier USS George Washington at Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Friday.
Japan approves ¥21.9 trillion stimulus plan
The policy chiefs of the Democratic Party for the People, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito — Makoto Hamaguchi (left), Itsunori Onodera (center) and Mitsunari Okamoto — shake hands after reaching an agreement on an economic stimulus package on Wednesday.
Japan will spend ¥325 million in government funds on Princess Yuriko's funeral
Princess Yuriko waves during the New Year's public greeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in January 2019.
MUFG fires worker over ¥2 billion theft from clients’ safe deposit boxes
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is investigating the incident and consulting with the police.
China reinstates visa-free travel for Japanese nationals
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

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