Imperial Family
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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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Mourners Begin Signing Condolence Books for Princess Yuriko; Visitors Lining Up at Akasaka Estate to Pay Respects
General mourners began signing condolence books on Saturday for Princess Yuriko, who had passed a...
November 16, 2024
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Princess Yuriko Part of Imperial Family for 83 Years;Witness to History Lived With Dignity, Elegance
Princess Yuriko spent 83 years of her life as a member of the Imperial family after marrying Prin...
November 16, 2024
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Princess Yuriko, Widow of Emperor Showa’s Brother, passes away at 101; Imperial Family Now Has 16 Members (Update 2)
Princess Yuriko, who was the oldest living member of the Imperial family, passed away at a Tokyo ...
November 15, 2024
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Japan’s Princess Yuriko Dies at 101
Princess Yuriko, the oldest living member of the Imperial family died. She was 101.
...November 15, 2024
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Japan’s Emperor, Empress Attend Bountiful Sea Event in Oita
The Emperor and the Empress attended the ceremony of the 43rd Zenkoku Yutakana Umizukuri Taikai (...
November 12, 2024
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Imperial Couple Attend Annual Marine Convention
OITA (Jiji Press) — The Emperor and Empress attended the 43rd national marine convention held in ...
November 10, 2024
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Princess Kako Appreciates Craft Exhibition in Kanazawa
KANAZAWA — Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, v...
October 30, 2024
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Japan’s Crown Prince, Crown Princess Help Maintain Trees in Fukui Pref.; Trees Planted by Emperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita in 2009
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko on Saturday took part in maintaining a Japanese red...
October 20, 2024
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Empress Emerita Celebrates 90th Birthday as She Recovers from Surgery; Continues Daily Rehabilitation
The Empress Emerita turned 90 years old on Sunday. She underwent surgery for a fracture in the up...
October 20, 2024
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