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UK ROYALTY

JAPAN
May 28, 2014
Wedding to commoner highlights royal dilemma
The announcement Tuesday that Princess Noriko is engaged to marry a commoner was greeted warmly around the nation, but it has also fueled concern that the Imperial family is losing another member and will have fewer royals to carry out public duties.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 11, 2014
Eternal City celebrates legacy of first emperor
Rome, a city that thinks in millenniums, is going through a bout of "Augustus fever" to mark the 2,000th anniversary of the death of its first emperor, who left his mark on Rome and Western civilization like few others.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2014
On eve of birthday, Crown Prince stresses Constitution is basis of peace and prosperity
On the eve of turning 54 on Sunday, Crown Prince Naruhito praised the vital role the postwar Constitution has played in ensuring peace and prosperity in the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 20, 2013
Empress turns 79, voices 'joy'
Empress Michiko, who turned 79 on Sunday, expressed joy over Crown Princess Masako's first official overseas trip in 11 years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2013
Crown Prince Naruhito and Princess Masako visit disaster evacuees in Fukushima
Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako take a day trip to Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, to visit people who lost their homes in March 2011 because of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 25, 2013
British royal baby's name announced: George Alexander Louis
The bookies were right: "He Who Had Not Been Named" is now Prince George.
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 23, 2013
U.K. duchess casts traditional midwives aside for birth
Prince William's wife, Kate, cast aside British tradition when she picked the team that helped her deliver her baby on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 14, 2013
Imminent birth puts spotlight on monarch
Aging monarchs in the Netherlands and Belgium stepped down this year to make room for the next generation of Europe's crowned heads. But in Britain, the impending birth of a royal baby will have heirs stacking up like planes at London's super-clogged Heathrow Airport.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2013
Crown Prince plays viola made of tsunami debris
Crown Prince Naruhito on Sunday played a viola made of driftwood from a tsunami-ravaged city in Tohoku during a concert held by his alma mater's orchestra.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 8, 2013
Prince Charles visits Yamazaki Mazak factory
Britain's Prince Charles visited Japanese machine tool maker Yamazaki Mazak's factory in central England on Thursday to learn about its highly regarded training programs for young workers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2013
Japan's Crown Prince, Princess attend coronation of new Dutch king
Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako attend the coronation of the new Dutch king.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 24, 2013
Turning 53, Crown Prince Naruhito says he's learning from Emperor about future role
Marking his 53rd birthday Saturday, Crown Prince Naruhito said he has been enjoying a "fruitful time" with Emperor Akihito by regularly discussing his role as a symbol of the state and various other issues.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WEEK 3
Jan 18, 2009
New Year's videos show the Imperials are well connected
The posting of Queen Elizabeth II's Christmas Message on YouTube last year made news around the world. Less well known is the fact that Japan's Imperial family has been offering videos among other entertaining content on their Web site for the last five years. Admittedly, RealVideo, Quicktime and Windows...
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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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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