Japan’s emperor resumes duties after illness
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's ageing Emperor Akihito resumed his official duties on Thursday after three days of treatment for…
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Japan emperor being treated for brain condition: palace
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's 84-year-old Emperor Akihito cancelled his official duties on Monday after being taken ill, the…
8 years ago
Japan emperor to abdicate in April 2019
by Richard Carter Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's Emperor Akihito will step down on April…
9 years ago
British PM meets Japanese Emperor on final day of visit
TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) -- British Prime Minister Theresa May met with Japanese emperor Akihito at the imperial palace on Friday…
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Japanese emperor heads to Vietnam for first time
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's emperor left for Vietnam on Tuesday to meet families of Japanese soldiers sent there by…
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Japanese Emperor Akihito celebrates 83rd birthday
TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) -- Tens of thousands of people flocked to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday (December…
10 years ago
Japan’s crown prince an unlikely critic of the monarchy
by Natsuko FUKUE TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito may be heir to one of the world's oldest…
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Japan’s emperor says may be ‘difficult’ to fulfill duties
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese Emperor Akihito said Monday he is concerned his weakening health may make it hard to fulfil…
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Japan Emperor marks 70th anniversary of end of WW2
(Reuters) -- Japanese Emperor Akihito on Saturday (August 15) marked the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two…
11 years ago
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