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Cheering crowds greet Japan’s new emperor in rare parade
Life & Style
November 10, 2019
Cheering crowds greet Japan’s new emperor in rare parade
Tens of thousands of flag-waving spectators cheered Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito on Sunday during a rare open-top car imperial parade…
Japan’s Hirohito ‘prevented from voicing remorse over war’
World
August 20, 2019
Japan’s Hirohito ‘prevented from voicing remorse over war’
Japan’s wartime emperor Hirohito wanted to express his regret and remorse shortly after World War II but the prime minister…
News Sceptres and silk: the kit and garb of Japan’s enthronement
World
April 5, 2019
News Sceptres and silk: the kit and garb of Japan’s enthronement
The abdication of Japan’s outgoing Emperor Akihito and the enthronement of his son Naruhito will be solemn, ritual-bound affairs complete…
Japanese emperor stresses his peaceful reign ahead of abdication
World
December 23, 2018
Japanese emperor stresses his peaceful reign ahead of abdication
In a rare emotional address ahead of his abdication next year, Japanese Emperor Akihito said he took “deep comfort”…
Japan’s ill emperor cancels duties for second day
World
July 3, 2018
Japan’s ill emperor cancels duties for second day
Japan’s ageing Emperor Akihito cancelled his official duties for a second day Tuesday, after being treated for insufficient blood…