Emperor of Japan since 2019
english.kyodonews.net Oct 12
Princess Aiko visits Aomori Prefecture, watches rubber-ball baseball game: Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako ...
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Imperial garden party: Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako lead other members of the imperial family to greet guests during the annual autumn imperial garden ...
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How Japan's Reforms on Imperial Succession Affect Its Monarchy: New policies expand the pool of eligible successors to the throne but maintain that they must be ...
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JAPAN Forward Oct 27
An Imperial Week in Photos: Asian Para Games and Tottori Visit: Highlights included imperial visits to sporting events, Princess Aiko's disaster prevention ...
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The Japan Times Oct 27
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako meet students at braille library in Kochi: The imperial couple also met with craftspeople who make traditional paper of the ...
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Japan's revised law to maintain imperial family size takes effect - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A revised Imperial House Law took effect Saturday to address ...
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JAPAN Forward Oct 22
Empress Emerita Michiko Turns 92, Enjoys Peaceful Life: She spends her days enjoying music, garden strolls, and exercise with Emperor Emeritus Akihito ...
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JAPAN Forward Oct 19
An Imperial Week in Photos: Japan Games and Aomori Tour: Highlights of the week included competitions at Japan's largest annual multi-sport amateur event ...
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The Japan Times Oct 12
Emperor and empress watch table tennis matches at Japan Games: The imperial couple watched matches for boys and girls, held at a gymnasium in the city of Aomori.
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Running out of royals: why calls are growing to let Japan’s princess Aiko take the throne
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JAPAN Forward Oct 05
An Imperial Week in Photos: Kumamoto, Biomedical Laboratory Congress, and Sign Language Championship
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Emperor, empress share lighthearted moment in 'Totoro' Cat Bus - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were captured sharing a ...
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The Japan Times Sep 30
Emperor and empress visit quake-hit Kumamoto Prefecture: As of Tuesday, the number of homes damaged by the quake stood at about 72,000, including some 9 ...
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The Japan Times Sep 25
Emperor and empress to visit quake-hit Kumamoto: The imperial couple will visit areas in the cities of Yatsushiro and Uki and the town of Hikawa ...
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Japan emperor declares Asian Games open following turbulent build-up: The 20th Asian Games were declared open by Japan's emperor on Saturday following a ...
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Kuwait Times Sep 20
Kuwaiti flag flies high at Asiad | Kuwait Times Newspaper: NAGOYA: The 20th Asian Games were declared open by Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Saturday at a ...
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Asian Games 2026: Japan officially opens the twentieth edition of the continental multi sport event in Nagoya featuring a vibrant ceremony led by Emperor ... Show more
Asian Games 2026 | Japan puts on a fine opening act
Asian Games 2026 | Japan puts on a fine opening act
JAPAN Forward Sep 14
An Imperial Week in Photos: Rice Harvest, Norway Visit, and Rembrandt Exhibition: In early September, His Majesty Emperor Naruhito harvested 20 rice plants on ...
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nippon.com Sep 11
Rethinking Japan’s Imperial Succession: Patriarchy and the Search for National Identity
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Japan's Prince Hisahito turns 20 as government reinforces male-only succession: Japan’s Prince Hisahito has turned 20 while facing growing attention as a future ...
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Japan to deploy 10,000 police officers for Asian Games opening: Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will be attending the opening ceremony on Sept 19 ...
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english.kyodonews.net Sep 08
Japan crown prince, princess leave for Norway King Harald's funeral: Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and his wife Crown Princess Kiko left for Norway on Tuesday to ...
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Emperor Emeritus Akihito Seeks a Simpler Funeral Rite : Akihito's 2013 wish to limit the public impact of his funeral is now reshaping the ceremony ...
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JAPAN Forward Aug 24
An Imperial Week in Photos: War Memorial, Exhibitions, and Paraguay Visit: Events of the week included Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako paying tribute to the ...
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Scandal-hit Hamaoka nuclear power plant operator execs to resign: sources: Chubu Electric Power Co President Kingo Hayashi intends to resign over the utility's ...
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Niwashi are gardeners who pursue nature’s imperfections when arranging rocks and plants to create serene spaces for homes and temples ... Show more
Niwashi:The Wisdom of Japan's Gardens - Spiritual Explorers | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Niwashi:The Wisdom of Japan's Gardens - Spiritual Explorers | NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Former defense minister urges Takaichi to challenge U.S. sanctions on ICC president
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english.kyodonews.net Aug 14
Japan's crown prince makes 1st remark regarding dwindling family debate: Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito on Thursday commented for the first time since the ...
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The Japanese prince risking a political storm over succession: Emperor Naruhito’s brother has signalled his support for women fulfilling royal duties ...
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OpinionOPINION: Sustaining imperial system with adoption from former branch members epochal
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Japan's popular princess sparks calls to ditch male-only succession law: There are only three people in line to inherit Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne ...
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muscatdaily.com Aug 10
His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik received a telephone call from Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan. The Japanese Prime Minister conveyed greetings ... Show more
Law change without public support may endanger Japan imperial system - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260723/p2g/00m/0na/020000c
Saudi Gazette Jul 30
Saudi leadership extends condolences to Japan over deadly Kumamoto earthquake: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ...
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Steps to sustain Japan imperial family leave aides concerned, public split - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260718/p2g/00m/0na/002000c
Japan's Imperial Family rules have been amended, but some of the public aren't so sure
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Why Japan's new imperial law keeps women off the throne: Many people in Japan would like to see Aiko (R), the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako ...
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people.com Jul 21
🔗: people.com/japan-historic-step-solve-succession-crisis-throne-remains-off-limits-women-12022695? Japanese parliament recently made a major change to the country’s rules of succession, but one major restriction remains in place ... Show more
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Former defense minister urges Takaichi to challenge U.S. sanctions on ICC president
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The ever-popular Princess Aiko will visit Singapore in November for 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/07/12/the-ever-popular-princess-aiko-will-visit-singapore-in-november-for-60th-anniversary-of-diplomatic-ties
Japan announces plans for 20-fold increase in permanent residency fees, alongside higher visa costs
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Naruhito, Masako toast Belgium at Laeken banquetNaruhito, Masako toast Belgium at Laeken banquet | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
Japan's emperor, empress watch World Cup match with Dutch royals - The Mainichi: AMSTERDAM (Kyodo) -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako watched the ...
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On an official visit to Belgium, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako had dinner with Belgian King Philippe and his family at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon ... Show more
Emperor and empress dine at a castle with Belgium’s royal family
Emperor and empress dine at a castle with Belgium’s royal family
I regret that there were some points that were not appropriate.: Japanese ruling party lawmaker Hirofumi Nakasone, expressing regret over his controversial ...
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Ruling party lawmaker rejects female monarch, cites marriage pressure: A senior lawmaker from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said Sunday that Princess Aiko ...
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Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako in Amsterdam for an official visit to the Netherlands and Belgium.
👉 Japan’s Emperor, Empress arrive in Netherlands
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, currently on a state visit to the Netherlands, planted a cherry tree at a park near Amsterdam on Friday.
👉 Imperial couple plant cherry tree in Netherlands
Emperor Naruhito wished for lasting friendship and cooperation between Japan and Belgium in a speech at a banquet hosted by Belgian King Philippe and Queen ... Show more
Emperor Naruhito wishes for lasting friendship at Belgian banquet
Emperor Naruhito wishes for lasting friendship at Belgian banquet
Emperor Naruhito on Wednesday expressed gratitude for the warm welcome he and his wife, Empress Masako, received from the Netherlands and Belgium during their ... Show more
Emperor thanks Netherlands and Belgium for warm welcome
Emperor thanks Netherlands and Belgium for warm welcome
Water binds Japan Emperor and Dutch king as 'the best of kindred spirits' - The Mainichi
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Meet and greet: From center left, Belgium's King Philippe, Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Japan's Empress Masako and Belgium's Queen Mathilde ...
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Emperor Naruhito visited Leiden University on Thursday during his state visit to the Netherlands, holding talks with students learning about Japan.
👉 Emperor talks with students at Leiden University on Netherlands visit
Dutch treat: From left, Netherlands' Queen Maxima, Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Netherlands' King Willem Alexander and Japan's Empress Masako ...
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While on an official trip to the Netherlands, Emperor Naruhito visited Het Loo Palace, a museum adjacent to Het Oude Loo Castle ... Show more
Emperor Naruhito visits palace museum in Netherlands
Emperor Naruhito visits palace museum in Netherlands
Japan's imperial couple dine with Belgian royals at castle - The Mainichi: HOUYET, Belgium (Kyodo) -- Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako continued ...
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Komazawa University professor Naotaka Kimizuka has praised the ongoing visit to the Netherlands and Belgium by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as ... Show more
Imperial couple’s European trip ‘significant’: expert
Imperial couple’s European trip ‘significant’: expert
Emperor's overseas visits display Japan's ultimate 'soft power' amid stream of invitations - The Mainichi
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Emperor Naruhito attended a luncheon hosted by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague, which displays the “Girl with a Pearl ... Show more
Emperor Naruhito attends luncheon in The Hague
Emperor Naruhito attends luncheon in The Hague
State visit – Belgium and Japan, a reunion under the sign of friendship and cooperation
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Prince Hisahito enjoying student life, but lack of preparedness for his future role raises concerns
japantoday.com/category/features/kuchikomi/prince-hisahito-enjoying-student-life-but-lack-of-preparedness-for-his-future-role-raises-concerns
Japan’s imperial family, the world’s oldest monarchy, faces a critical shortage of royals due to strict male-only succession laws and broader demographic ... Show more
Adopt-a-Prince Plan: Why Japan is running out of royals. Inside country’s deepening imperial crisis
Adopt-a-Prince Plan: Why Japan is running out of royals. Inside country’s deepening imperial crisis
Univ. student in Tokyo inspired by Dutch people who experienced internment during WWII - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260617/p2a/00m/0na/018000c
Day one of the state visit - | Willem-Alexander and Máxima welcome Japanese Emperor and Empress
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Japan's Imperial couple moves to Amsterdam for official events: Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have moved to the Dutch Royal Palace in ...
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Adopt-a-Prince Plan: Why Japan is running out of royals. Inside country’s deepening imperial crisis
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OpinionEditorial: Insistence on male-line emperors sabotaging real fix for Japan's Imperial system - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260611/p2a/00m/0op/013000c
A welcoming ceremony for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, attended by Emperor Naruhito ... Show more
Japan welcomes Philippines’ Marcos at Imperial Palace
Japan welcomes Philippines’ Marcos at Imperial Palace
Personal connections, halo-halo and music diplomacy: Plus factors in Japan and PH relations, now elevated to comprehensive strategic partnership
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The Imperial Household Agency is making arrangements for Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to visit Kumamoto Prefecture in late September.
👉 Japan imperial couple likely to visit Kumamoto in September
Japanese Emperor and Empress welcome Philippine president: Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos ...
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mb.com.ph May 30
Halo-halo diplomacy: Filipino dessert sweetens Marcos’ Japan visit
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Marcos receives Japan’s highest honor during state visit: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who is on a state visit to Japan, receives the Grand Cordon of the ...
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Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited the city of Ozu in Ehime Prefecture and met with people affected by a massive rain disaster that hit the region in ... Show more
Emperor and empress meet with disaster-affected people in Ehime
Emperor and empress meet with disaster-affected people in Ehime
Emperor and empress to visit the Netherlands and Belgium in June: The imperial family has long-established relationships with the royal families of the two ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/12/japan/japan-imperial-couple-netherlands-belgium-visit/
Do Imperial Family members have human rights? Debate over Japan's royal line - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260508/p2a/00m/0na/016000c
Japan’s Prince Hisahito steps into spotlight as succession debate heats up: Media reports have speculated about whether the young prince has a girlfriend and his ...
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