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TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japan’s Crown Princess Masako on Sunday pledged to do her best despite feeling ‘insecure’ about becoming empress in mere months, in a candid statement released on her 55th birthday. Emperor Akihito will step down on April 30, 2019 — the first abdication in the Japanese imperial family in more than two centuries. His eldest son and Masako’s husband Naruhito will ascend to the throne the next day. “Even though I feel […]
by Miwa Suzuki Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — The abdication of Japan’s Emperor Akihito next year will be quite literally the end of an era, the Heisei era of his rule, and behind closed doors, talks on the next era have begun. Japan is the only country in the world still using Chinese-style imperial calendars. It might be 2018 in much of the world, but in Japan it is Heisei 30, or 30 […]
Inks defense, business agreements; secures pledge for Build, Build, Build program (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in the country on Tuesday night, after what he described as a “most productive and engaging” two-day visit to Japan. According to the President, he discussed with his “good friend” Prime Minister Shinzo Abe “concrete, time-bound and specific ways to further intensifying bilateral cooperation.” He said on top of both leaders’ agenda was “vital support for the […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is set to meet with Japanese Emperor Akihito in his three-day working visit to Japan. “It’s a kind of a homage to see the emperor before he abdicates,” Duterte told reporters prior to his departure to Tokyo. According to the President, he would “bring the warm greetings of the Filipino nation, a grateful nation to Japan.” “I suppose that I have to limit my mouth there..,” Duterte said. Duterte […]
TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) – Japan’s parliament on Friday (June 9) passed a law allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate, clearing the way for the first abdication by a Japanese monarch in nearly two centuries, and for the accession of his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, probably late next year. In a vote televised live on NHK public television, the upper house of parliament passed the bill 235 to zero opposed, though a handful of lawmakers sat out […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — The Japanese government on Friday approved a one-off bill allowing ageing Emperor Akihito to step down from the Chrysanthemum Throne, in the first such abdication in two centuries. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s cabinet signed off on the legislation, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters. It will now be sent to parliament for debate and final approval. Reports of the 83-year-old Akihito’s desire to retire surprised Japan when they emerged last July. […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Japan is planning for Emperor Akihito to retire and be replaced by his eldest son on January 1, 2019, reports said Wednesday, as the country works on a legal framework for its first abdication in 200 years. Akihito, 83, expressed a desire in August to abdicate after nearly three decades on the Chrysanthemum Throne, citing his advancing age and weakening health. Major national newspapers — the Yomiuri, Asahi, Mainichi and Nikkei […]
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday (October 27) announced his courtesy call with Emperor Akihito was cancelled after the Emperor’s 100-year old uncle Prince Mikasa passed away. “I’d like to express my deepest condolence,” the President said in a chance interview. “The protocol officer…[said] huwag na lang akong magpunta doon because they are in mourning. I respect that because I would ask the same, maybe, request if I were in his shoes,” he added. Duterte […]
Emperor Akihito says his advancing age and weakening health mean he may no longer be able to carry out his duties, setting the stage for Japan to prepare for an historic abdication. https://youtu.be/q9N9T7gF_6A
JAPANESE Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Thursday morning met with representatives of the Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILFEJA) at the ancient San Diego Garden, located along the walls of Intramuros in Manila. Escorted by Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa, the Imperial couple arrived at the garden, popularly known as Baluarte de San Diego, at about 10:20 a.m. The garden was constructed in 1596. Upon arrival, Their Majesties were introduced by PHILFEJA […]
PRESIDENT Aquino expressed his gratitude to Japan’s Emperor Akihito as the Chief Executive hosted a state banquet in honor of the emperor and his wife, Empress Michiko, in Malacañang Palace on Wednesday evening. In his toast, President Aquino recalled how the Philippines and Japan overcame challenges “during the dark episodes in the history of our nations”. “It is, however, upon this history that we have built a far more enduring relationship. Japan has been a […]
Emperor Akihito of Japan praised President Aquino’s leadership resulting in the Philippines’ steady development as an active member of the Asian community. “Your Excellency, under your sagacious and distinguished leadership, the Philippines is achieving steady development as a vital member of the Asian community,” Emperor Akihito said in his speech during the state banquet hosted in his honor in Malacanang on Wednesday. “It was a great privilege to welcome you to Japan as a state […]
