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PHOTOS: Naruhito Ascends as Emperor in front of World Leaders
(UPDATED, as of 2:50 P.M., October 22) It was a big day of celebration in Japan as Naruhito, the 126th […]
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Imperial Trivia: The Empress’s Tiara
The Emperor and Empress of Japan celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary on June 9, just a month after acceding [&he
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Jinja Honcho Publishes English Booklet MIYOGAWARI to Explain the Imperial Succession and Shinto’s Essence
A recent booklet titled MIYOGAWARI takes on the range of rituals marking the changing of Japan’s era from Heisei [&hel
Abe Has A ‘Sense of Joy Going Into a Beautiful Future’ with New Imperial Couple
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave an exclusive interview to The Sankei Shimbun on the first day of the Reiwa […]
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‘Thank You’ Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko for Your Service to Japan and to the World
I arrived in Japan in the summer of 1990, otherwise known as Heisei 2 nen, intending to be here […]
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‘Our Generation, New Japan’: Japanese Welcome Reiwa Era
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
As Japan enters a new era, JAPAN Forward reflects — in pictures — on pivotal aspects of the rule […]
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Ushering in the Reiwa Era: The Importance of the Three Sacred Treasures
Recently, the current Emperor Heisei emerged from Ise shrine with the three sacred treasures of the Imperial regalia,
End of An Era: Akihito Abdicates as Emperor of Japan
Emperor Akihito, 125th ruler on Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne, has announced the end of his reign Tuesday, April 30, in
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PHOTOS | Japan’s Emperor Akihito Announces End of His Reign
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
Leading up to the abdication of Emperor Akihito on April 30, JAPAN Forward is taking the opportunity to […]
Culture
To Understand Japan, You Need to Understand the Emperor System
What significance does the tenno or “emperor” have for Japan and the Japanese people? There is no easy answer [&hellip