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Tag Archive: Emperor Akihito

Special Reports

INTERVIEW | ‘Manyoshu’ Expert Susumu Nakanishi Talks on Reiwa’s Beautiful Spirit

May 24, 2019 1:00 am

Sankei Shimbun 1 Comment

  Reiwa, the era name or gengo for the reign of Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito, was taken from Japan’s oldest […]

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‘Thank You’ Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko for Your Service to Japan and to the World

May 4, 2019 9:37 pm

Robert D. Eldridge, PhD Leave your thoughts

  I arrived in Japan in the summer of 1990, otherwise known as Heisei 2 nen, intending to be here […]

Special Reports

‘Our Generation, New Japan’: Japanese Welcome Reiwa Era

May 2, 2019 12:02 am

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  On Tuesday, April 30, between 5 P.M. and 5.12 P.M., Japanese Emperor Akihito abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne, pavin

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[HEISEI IN PICTURES] The Reiwa Emperor and the Promise of a New Era

May 1, 2019 10:52 pm

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  As Japan enters a new era, JAPAN Forward reflects — in pictures — on pivotal aspects of the rule […]

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PHOTOS | Japan’s Emperor Akihito Announces End of His Reign

April 30, 2019 2:01 pm

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  Emperor Akihito, 125th ruler on Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne, has announced the end of his reign Tuesday, April 30.  

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[HEISEI IN PICTURES] Diplomacy, Cooperation, and Healing of War Wounds

12:54 am

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    Leading up to the abdication of Emperor Akihito on April 30, JAPAN Forward is taking the opportunity to […]

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Japan Enters A New Era: Schedule of Ceremonies

April 23, 2019 11:55 am

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    “It is now the choice month of early spring, the weather is fine, the wind is soft. The […]

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EDITORIAL | A Renewed Appreciation of the Emperor on His Final Birthday in the Heisei Era

December 24, 2018 11:09 pm

Editorial Board, Sankei Shimbun Leave your thoughts

    Japan’s Emperor Akihito has marked his 85th birthday.   On this celebratory occasion, we would like to extend [&hell

Politics & Security

How China Pressures Japan to Stay Pacifist

December 12, 2018 2:40 am

Anders Corr Leave your thoughts

      The long duration of Japan’s pacifism in the face of increasing belligerence from China is not only […]

Special Reports

Emperor, Empress Host the Last Imperial Garden Party of the Heisei Era

November 13, 2018 12:01 am

Sankei Shimbun Leave your thoughts

        The Emperor and Empress of Japan hosted the autumnal party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in […]

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