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Bloggers Reflect on the Heisei Era
Heisei Emperor Akihito stepped down on Tuesday, April 30, after 30 years on the Chrysanthemum Throne. Before that, he
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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
[SOCIAL WIRE] Twitter Users React to ‘Reiwa,’ Name of Japan’s New Imperial Era
With the attention of the entire Japan and a wider international audience already turned to the Chief Cabinet Secretar
Aum Cult Leaders’ Execution: Why Now? Why Only 7?
Seven members of the cult responsible for the 1995 Tokyo Metro sarin gas attacks—including cult leader Shoko [&hel
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Crown Prince at 58: Humble Servant, Keen Researcher…and, Yes, Ultraman
The Crown Prince of Japan will be crowned Emperor in May 2019. What sort of person is he, really? […]
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Crown Prince Reflects on Japan’s Achievements, Challenges
(Conclusion) Part 1: Interview with Emperor-in-Waiting: Public Servant in Step with the Times Part 2: The Next [&h
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The Next Emperor: How Prince Naruhito Prepares to Become the ‘Symbol of the Nation’
(Second of Three Parts) Part 1: Interview with Emperor-in-Waiting: Public Servant in Step with the Times Ahead [&h
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Interview with Emperor-in-Waiting: Public Servant in Step with the Times
(First of Three Parts) The Crown Prince of Japan invited the press for a conference at his official […]
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Princess Mako Postpones Wedding, Citing ‘Our Immaturity’
On February 9th, Japan’s Imperial Household Agency announced that the wedding of Princess Mako of Akishino, to her cla
Culture
Princess Aiko Turns 16, Steps Up Royal Duties
Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, turned 16 on December 1st. [&
After Abdication, Will Emperor Akihito Overshadow Crown Prince? ‘Impossible,” Says Prince Akishino
Prince Akishino turned 52 on the 30th of November. At a press conference with Princess Kiko at the royal […]
Emperor Akihito to Abdicate on April 30, 2019
The Imperial Household Council decided on Friday, December 1, on the date Emperor Akihito will officially step down fr