Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito ascends Chrysanthemum Throne, vows to stand by Japanese people
by Hiroshi Hiyama Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's new Emperor Naruhito pledged Wednesday to stand by…
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Japan’s new emperor Naruhito to ascend Chrysanthemum Throne
by Richard CARTER Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's new emperor Naruhito will on Wednesday formally take…
7 years ago
End of an era: Japan’s Emperor Akihito formally steps down, offers “deepest heartfelt gratitude to people of Japan”
by Harumi OZAWA / Hiroshi HIYAMA Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Emperor Akihito of Japan formally stepped down…
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PHL extends “deepest gratitude” to outgoing Japanese Emperor for fostering goodwill, friendship between Philippines and Japan
(Eagle News) – The Philippines extended its “deepest gratitude” to the outgoing Emperor Akihito of Japan for his “invaluable…
7 years ago
Japan’s emperor performs main abdication ceremony
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Outgoing Japanese emperor Akihito on Tuesday performed the main ritual to hand over the Chrysanthemum…
7 years ago
End of an era: Japan’s emperor kicks off abdication rites
TOKYO, April 30, 2019 (AFP) - Draped in ornate golden-brown robes and wearing a towering black hat, Japan's Emperor Akihito…
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Japan’s Emperor Akihito ends reign marked by modernisation
by Hiroshi HIYAMA Japan's outgoing Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko dramatically modernised the tradition-bound monarchy, bringing themselves closer to the…
7 years ago
Japan kicks off unprecedented long holiday, including celebration days for imperial transition
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan on Saturday kicked off an unprecedented 10-day holiday, including celebration days for the imperial…
7 years ago
Japan’s Emperor Akihito ends reign marked by modernization
by Hiroshi HIYAMA TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's outgoing Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko dramatically modernized the tradition-bound monarchy, bringing…
7 years ago
Emperor urges Japan to be ‘open to the outside’
Japan's Emperor Akihito urged his country to be open to the outside world at a ceremony marking 30 years of…
7 years ago
Tears as Japan emperor gives last New Year’s address
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's Emperor Akihito delivered his final New Year's address Wednesday before his abdication later this year,…
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Japanese emperor stresses his peaceful reign ahead of abdication
In a rare emotional address ahead of his abdication next year, Japanese Emperor Akihito said he took "deep comfort" that…
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