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IMPERIAL FAMILY

EDITORIALS
Dec 4, 2017
Continue talks on Imperial succession rules
Given the lack of male heirs in the Imperial family, the discussion of succession rules should continue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2017
Japan sets date for Emperor Akihito's abdication as April 30, 2019
The first retirement of a Japanese emperor in 200 years will take place on April 30, 2019.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2017
It's official: Princess Mako to marry former university classmate
Princess Mako, the eldest grandchild of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, will marry a former classmate at her university, the Imperial Household Agency announced in a much-anticipated news conference Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 29, 2017
Cabinet turmoil prompts likely delay in setting timing of Emperor's abdication
The government is considering dropping its plan to set and announce in September the dates of Emperor Akihito's abdication and the start of a new era, sources said.

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