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IMPERIAL FAMILY

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 8, 2018
Super Golden Week a go: Diet clears 10-day Japanese holiday for Imperial accession celebration
The new law creates a one-off string of 10 consecutive holidays from April 27 to May 6 — including the day Crown Prince Naruhito claims the Chrysanthemum Throne.
EDITORIALS
Dec 2, 2018
Prince Akishino raises valid point on ritual funding
Prince Akishino's remarks over the Daijosai ritual raises a valid point that merits public discussion.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2018
Princess Aiko turns 17, says she is enjoying school life
Princess Aiko, the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, turned 17 on Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 5, 2018
Japan's government to delay discussion on creating female Imperial branches
The government plans to hold off on deciding whether to allow female members of the Imperial family to establish branches of the family after marriage, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Oct 22, 2018
Let's discuss the 10-day Golden Week holiday for 2019
In a move that will create a 10-day Golden Week holiday period in 2019, the government plans to designate May 1, when the new Emperor is planned to ascend the throne, as a one-off holiday.
JAPAN
Oct 20, 2018
Japanese government considers public exhibition of Imperial Throne following 2019 Enthronement Ceremony
The government is considering holding a public exhibition of the Imperial Throne after it is used in Crown Prince Naruhito's Enthronement Ceremony in October 2019.

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