Imperial Family
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Emperor, Empress Welcome in New Year
The Emperor and Empress, along with other Imperial family members including the Emperor Emeritus ...
January 2, 2025
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New Year’s Ceremony Held at Imperial Palace (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Emperor and Empress received New Year’s greetings from other Imperial Fa...
January 1, 2025
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Japan Emperor Prays for World Peace in New Year’s Message
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Emperor, in his New Year’s thoughts released through the Imperial Househ...
January 1, 2025
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Princess Kako Visits Imperial Palace on Her 30th Birthday
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, visited the ...
December 29, 2024
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Japanese Princess Kako Turns 30
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown...
December 29, 2024
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Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Turns 91, Lives Quiet Life While Caring for Empress Emerita
The Emperor Emeritus turned 91 on Monday. He lives a quiet, orderly life while caring for the Emp...
December 23, 2024
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Crown Prince Akishino Visits Zoo in Shizuoka Pref.; Observes Training of Birds for Educational Performances
SHIZUOKA — Crown Prince Akishino visited Shizuoka Municipal Nihondaira Zoo in Shizuoka on Thursda...
December 20, 2024
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Emperor, Empress Mourn Flood Victims in Wajima
WAJIMA, Ishikawa (Jiji Press) — The Emperor and Empress bowed to mourn flood victims in the city ...
December 19, 2024
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Japan’s Prince Hisahito Accepted to University of Tsukuba; Hopes to Study Natural History Focusing on Insects
Japan’s Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, has been accep...
December 11, 2024
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Japan’s Empress Turns 61; Shares Thoughts for Disaster-Hit Noto Region
The Empress turned 61 on Monday and shared her thoughts in a written statement through the Imperi...
December 9, 2024
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Japan Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko Return from Visit to Turkey
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko returned to Tokyo on Su...
December 8, 2024
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Crown Prince Akishino Expresses Hopes for Stronger Ties at Istanbul Ceremony; Centenary of Japan-Turkey Diplomatic Ties Celebrated
ISTANBUL — Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended a ceremony in Istanbul on Thurs...
December 6, 2024
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Crown Prince Akishino Pays Courtesy Visit to Turkish President, Delivering Friendly Message from Emperor
ANKARA — Crown Prince Akishino, who is on an official visit to Turkey, paid a courtesy visit to T...
December 5, 2024
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Japan’s Crown Prince, Crown Princess Arrive in Turkey; Meetings Scheduled with President, Rescue Workers, Others
ANKARA — Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko arrived in Turkey, the destination of thei...
December 4, 2024
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Japan’s Crown Prince, Crown Princess Fly to Turkey; Celebrating 100 Years of Japan-Turkey Diplomatic Relations
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko flew to Turkey on a government plane from Tokyo’s H...
December 3, 2024
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