Imperial Family
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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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Paris Gold Medalists to Be Among Invitees to Imperial Garden Party; Mutton Barbecue to Make Post-Pandemic Return
Gold-medal winning athletes at the Paris Olympics will be among those invited to the autumn Imper...
October 16, 2024
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Princess Kako Attends Closing Ceremony of Japan Games in Saga; First Event Since Name Changed from ‘National Sports Festival’
The 78th Japan Games, formerly the National Sports Festival, ended on Tuesday in Saga Prefecture....
October 16, 2024
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