Imperial Family
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Japan’s Empress Turns 61; Shares Thoughts for Disaster-Hit Noto Region
The Empress turned 61 on Monday and shared her thoughts in a written statement through the Imperi...
December 9, 2024
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Japan Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko Return from Visit to Turkey
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko returned to Tokyo on Su...
December 8, 2024
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Crown Prince Akishino Expresses Hopes for Stronger Ties at Istanbul Ceremony; Centenary of Japan-Turkey Diplomatic Ties Celebrated
ISTANBUL — Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended a ceremony in Istanbul on Thurs...
December 6, 2024
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Crown Prince Akishino Pays Courtesy Visit to Turkish President, Delivering Friendly Message from Emperor
ANKARA — Crown Prince Akishino, who is on an official visit to Turkey, paid a courtesy visit to T...
December 5, 2024
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Japan’s Crown Prince, Crown Princess Arrive in Turkey; Meetings Scheduled with President, Rescue Workers, Others
ANKARA — Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko arrived in Turkey, the destination of thei...
December 4, 2024
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Japan’s Crown Prince, Crown Princess Fly to Turkey; Celebrating 100 Years of Japan-Turkey Diplomatic Relations
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko flew to Turkey on a government plane from Tokyo’s H...
December 3, 2024
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Princess Aiko Turns 23; She Performed This Year First Official Duties Outside Tokyo Alone
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Princess Aiko, the only child of the Emperor and Empress, turned 23 on Sunda...
December 1, 2024
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Japan Crown Prince Akishino Turns 59, Says Necessary for Female Imperial Members’ Opinions About Proposed Change to System to Be Heard
Crown Prince Akishino, who turned 59 on Saturday, has said it is necessary to hear the opinions o...
November 30, 2024
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Japan Emperor, Empress Visit Princess Yuriko’s Grave
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited the Toshimagaoka cemetery...
November 28, 2024
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481 Attend Funeral for Princess Yuriko of Mikasa at Imperial Cemetery in Tokyo
The funeral of Princess Yuriko of Mikasa, who died on Nov. 15 at the age of 101, was held at a ce...
November 26, 2024
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Japan Crown Prince Akishino Hopes Son Will Study Abroad in Future
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Crown Prince Akishino said Monday that he hopes his son, Prince Hisahito, wi...
November 26, 2024
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Wake Held for Princess Yuriko at Her Residence; Imperial Family Members, Govt Officials in Attendance
A wake was held for Princess Yuriko of Mikasa in the main hall of the princess’ residence in Mina...
November 25, 2024
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U.N. Panel’s Stance on Imperial Succession Refuted; Experts Question Motives, Lack of Transparency
GENEVA/NEW YORK — The reverberations from a U.N. committee’s recommendation that the Japanese gov...
November 23, 2024
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Japan Eyes 325-Mil.-Yen Govt Funds for Princess Yuriko’s Funeral
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government decided Friday to spend about ¥319.5 million out of ...
November 22, 2024
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Traditional Rituals Held for Late Princess Yuriko of Japan
Traditional ceremonies were held Saturday evening for the late Princess Yuriko at Prince Mikasa’s...
November 17, 2024
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