Imperial Family
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Princess Kako Addresses Audience in Sign Language at Speech Contest; Says November’s Tokyo Deaflympics Will Be ‘Wonderful Opportunity’
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, delivered an...
September 1, 2025
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Japan Emperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita Visit Postwar Settlement
KARUIZAWA, Nagano (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita visited the Ohinata...
August 24, 2025
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Japan’s Emperor, Empress Welcome African Leaders to Tea Ceremony at Palace
The Emperor and Empress hosted a tea ceremony at the Imperial Palace on Friday for leaders from v...
August 23, 2025
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Japan’s Imperial Household Agency Begins Posting About Branches of Imperial Family on Instagram
The Imperial Household Agency began posting about the Imperial family branches of Akishino, Hitac...
August 19, 2025
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Japanese Emperor’s Speech at World War II Memorial Ceremony Recognizes Postwar Suffering
The Emperor reiterated his strong desire to pass down memories of World War II in his address at ...
August 16, 2025
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Japan’s Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako Visit Atomic Bomb Monument; Mother, Daughter Speak with A-Bomb Survivors at Hiroshima Nursing Home
HIROSHIMA — Crown Princess Kiko and her second daughter Princess Kako placed flowers at the Cenot...
August 13, 2025
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Crown Prince, Family Meet Child Reporters From Okinawa;Emperor Emeritus Was First to Hold Such Meetings
Elementary and junior high school students from Okinawa Prefecture experienced work as journalist...
July 31, 2025
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Prince Hisahito’s Coming-of-Age Ceremony Details Announced
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Imperial Household Agency on Tuesday announced the details of the coming...
July 29, 2025
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Princess Akiko of Mikasa Appreciates Exhibition about Shoso-in Imperial Treasures in Osaka
OSAKA — Princess Akiko of Mikasa viewed an exhibition displaying the splendor of the Shoso-in Imp...
July 29, 2025
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Japanese Imperial Family Spends Time at Nasu Villa in Tochigi Prefecture for Vacation
NASU, Tochigi — The Emperor, the Empress and their daughter Princess Aiko arrived at the Nasu Imp...
July 19, 2025
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Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Leaves Hospital after Heart Treatment
Tokyo, July 18 (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Akihito was discharged from the University...
July 18, 2025
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Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Hospitalized for New Treatment
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Akihito was admitted to the University of Tokyo Hos...
July 14, 2025
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Japanese Imperial Couple Delighted By ‘Truly Memorable Trip’ to Mongolia
The Emperor and Empress have returned to Japan from their official visit to Mongolia and expresse...
July 14, 2025
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Emperor, Empress Watch Mongolian Horse Racing at Naadam Festival; Meets Mongolians with Ties to Japan
ULAANBAATAR — The Emperor and Empress on Saturday watched horse racing as part of Naadam, Mongoli...
July 12, 2025
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Japan Emperor Visits Center of Mongolian Buddhism in Ulaanbaatar; High School Students in Mongolia Tell Emperor Their Dreams
ULAANBAATAR — The Emperor visited Gandan Monastery in Ulaanbaatar on Thursday during the Imperial...
July 11, 2025
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