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Japan Emperor Meets With Laotian President at Imperial Palace
The Emperor met with Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith and spoke about his 2012 visit to Laos, a...
May 26, 2023
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Emperor, Empress Mourn Wartime Sailors
YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa — The Emperor and Empress attended the 50th memorial ceremony for sailors who die...
May 25, 2023
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Japan’s Crown Prince Attends Meeting of Zoo, Aquarium Association
UBE, Yamaguchi — Crown Prince Akishino traveled to Yamaguchi Prefecture to attend an ordinary genera...
May 25, 2023
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Princess Kako Offers Flowers for Victims of Great East Japan Earthquake
ISHINOMAKI, Miyagi — Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess ...
May 24, 2023
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Empress Attends Japanese Red Cross Society’s Annual Meeting
The Empress attended the Japanese Red Cross Society’s national assembly at the Meiji Jingu Kaikan ha...
May 19, 2023
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Emperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita Visit Nara Temple
IKARUGA, Nara (Jiji Press) — The Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita on Wednesday visited Chuguji T...
May 18, 2023
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Japan Emperor Plants Rice Seedlings at Imperial Palace
The Emperor planted rice seedlings at the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Tuesday as part...
May 17, 2023
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Japan’s Emperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita visit Imperial Convents in Kyoto, Nara
The Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita are visiting Imperial convents in Kyoto and Nara that have ...
May 16, 2023
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Japan’s Emperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita Make 1st Provincial Visit in 4 Years
The Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita left Tokyo Station by Shinkansen bullet train Sunday mornin...
May 14, 2023
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Emperor, Empress Hold 1st Imperial Garden Party since Start of Pandemic
An Imperial garden party hosted by the Emperor and the Empress was held Thursday in Tokyo for the fi...
May 12, 2023
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Emperor Decorates 7 Recipients with Grand Cordon Honors
The Emperor attended the spring Conferment Ceremony for the First Order of Merit in the Seiden-Matsu...
May 10, 2023
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Japan, Britain’s Royal Visits Date Back to 19th Century
Interactions between Japan’s Imperial family and the British royal family date back to 1869, when Qu...
May 7, 2023
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Japan’s Crown Prince, Princess Attend Coronation of King Charles III
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the coronation of Britain’s King Charles III ...
May 7, 2023
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Japan’s Crown Prince, Princess Attend King Charles III’s Reception
LONDON — Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended a reception hosted by King Charles I...
May 6, 2023
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Imperial Family Attends Vienna Boys Choir concert
The Emperor and Empress and their daughter Princess Aiko attended a concert by the Vienna Boys Choir...
May 5, 2023
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