Reiwa: A new imperial era name for Japan
by Shingo Ito and Richard Carter Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- "Reiwa": Japan Monday revealed the name…
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In photos: Japan unveils new ‘era’ name, Reiwa
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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…
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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…
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Japan parliament unanimously passes bill to allow emperor to abdicate
TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) - Japan’s parliament on Friday (June 9) passed a law allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate, clearing the…
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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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Japan Crown Prince turns 57, says ready to become Emperor
TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) -- Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito turned 57 on Thursday (February 23) saying he is ready to become…
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Japan plans to have new emperor in 2019: media
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japan is planning for Emperor Akihito to retire and be replaced by his eldest son on…
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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…
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Rome’s next mayor: five key facts
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Emperor, Empress of Japan to visit the Philippines next year
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