Yuko Ogata

Yuko Ogata is a staff writer of The Sankei Shimbun based at the Tokyo Headquarters office.

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Emperor Emeritus Akihito Celebrates 90th Birthday with Research and Enthusiasm

Yuko Ogata December 25, 2023

We wish Emperor Emeritus Akihito a happy 90th birthday and celebrate his active research...

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Wishing Princess Aiko a Happy 22nd Birthday as She Takes on New Challenges

Tomomi Yoshizawa December 4, 2023

Princess Aiko has been engaging in official duties as an adult member of the...

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Princess Mako’s Unconventional Marriage has Palace Authorities Scrambling on Private Choice versus Public Duties

The Sankei Shimbun October 4, 2021

Experts say that even after marriage, Princess Mako should continue to be a quasi-public...