Imperial Family
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Emperor, Empress Arrive in Osaka for Expo; Will Attend Opening Ceremony
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — The Emperor and Empress arrived in Osaka Prefecture on Friday ahead of the o...
April 11, 2025
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Imperial Couple Interacts with Families of War Dead, Ex-Islanders during Their Visit to Iwoto Island
The Emperor and Empress, during their first visit to Iwoto Island on Monday, spoke with families ...
April 9, 2025
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Japan Emperor, Empress Visit Iwoto Island to Mourn War Dead; Offer Prayers at Memorial Sites, Meet With Relatives Groups (Update 2)
The Emperor and Empress paid tribute on Monday to the war dead on Iwoto Island, formerly known as...
April 7, 2025
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Japan’s Emperor, Empress to Visit Iwoto Island As Part of Efforts to Commemorate 80th Anniversary of War’s End
The Emperor and Empress will visit Iwoto Island, also known as Iwojima, on Monday to commemorate ...
April 6, 2025
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Japan’s Prince Hisahito Attends University Entrance Ceremony; Prince Will Study Biology at University of Tsukuba
Prince Hisahito attended the entrance ceremony for the University of Tsukuba in Tsukuba, Ibaraki ...
April 5, 2025
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Emperor Hosts Brazilian President at Imperial Banquet; First Head of State to Visit as State Guest in 6 Years
The Emperor and Empress welcomed Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife at a ...
March 26, 2025
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Emperor, Empress Welcome Brazilian President, Wife at Imperial Palace; Princess Aiko to Attend 1st State Banquet
The Emperor and Empress welcomed Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife at th...
March 25, 2025
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Princess Aiko Attends Arctic Research Vessel Launch Ceremony; Mirai II Is First Japanese Research Vessel That Can Break Thick Ice
Princess Aiko, the daughter of the Emperor and the Empress, attended a naming and launching cerem...
March 20, 2025
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Japan’s Prince Hisahito Graduates From Senior High School; Set to Study Biological Sciences at University of Tsukuba
Prince Hisahito, the 18-year-old son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, attended h...
March 18, 2025
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Imperial Couple to Attend Osaka Expo Ceremony in April
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Osaka Prefecture for th...
March 11, 2025
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Prince Hisahito Speaks Thoughtfully at 1st Press Conference; Remarks Touch on Anniversary of War’s End, University Study
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, spoke without p...
March 4, 2025
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Prince Hisahito Holds First Press Conference; Prince Shares Concerns About Iwate Pref. Wildfire
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, held his first ...
March 3, 2025
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People Celebrate Japan Emperor’s 65th Birthday at Palace (Update2)
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A public gathering was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sunday to cel...
February 23, 2025
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Japan Emperor Turns 65, Renewing Wish for Peace 80 Years On
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, who turned 65 on Sunday, has renewed his wish for ...
February 23, 2025
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Japan’s Prince Hisahito to Hold 1st Press Conference March 3
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, w...
February 22, 2025
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