EDITORIAL | It’s Not An Issue: National Treasury Should Pay for Japan’s Imperial ‘Daijosai’ Rituals
Prince Akishino, in a news conference in late November, commented on the key ritual among the ceremonies […]
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Japan’s Prince Akishino Speaks for the First Time About the Postponement of Princess Mako’s Nuptials
Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito, celebrated his 53rd birthday on Friday, November […]
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Japan’s Princess Ayako Weds at Meiji Shrine
Her Imperial Highness Princess Ayako, third daughter of Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Takamado and Princess Hisako, wed […]
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Arts Laureates in Japan to Celebrate 2018 Praemium Imperiale and Its ‘Message of Peace’
On its 30th year, the Praemium Imperiale further sealed its reputation not only as a prestigious international arts […]
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Nihonbashi is Your Destination for Seasonal Japanese Sweets, Traditional Craftsmanship
Yukihiro Watanabe Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi is a department store representative of Tokyo. Like many Tokyo department stores, […]
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‘Pleased and Thrilled’ Princess Ayako, Fiancé Moriya Take Questions
Princess Ayako of Takamado and Nippon Yusen employee Kei Moriya of Tokyo, 32, who recently announced their […]
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Princess Ayako of Takamado to Marry at Meiji Shrine in October
The engagement of Princess Ayako of Takamado to Kei Moriya, a 32-year-old commoner working for the major […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 classmate […]