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Prince Hisahito becomes the first royal male in Japan to reach adulthood in 4 decades
6 months, 1 week ago

Prince Hisahito becomes the first royal male in Japan to reach adulthood in 4 decades

Associated Press  

TOKYO — In a big milestone for Japan’s royal family, Prince Hisahito turned 18 on Friday, becoming the first male royal family member to reach adulthood in almost four decades. The 1947 Imperial House Law, which largely preserves conservative pre-war family values, only allows a male to succeed to the throne and forces female royal members who marry commoners to …

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Empress Masako of Japan - who was dubbed 'a broken butterfly' due to ill health and struggles to adapt to imperial life - takes time out of UK state visit
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Empress Masako of Japan - who was dubbed 'a broken butterfly' due to ill health and struggles to adapt to imperial life - takes time out of UK state visit

Daily Mail  

Empress Masako, a talented economist who became only the third commoner to marry into the royal family, has long been seen as Japan's 'reluctant royal'. The Empress wore a mask due to a horse hair allergy Prince William greets Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at their hotel in London yesterday Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako sign the visitor's …

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Japan’s royal family debuts on Instagram in youth bid
11 months, 1 week ago

Japan’s royal family debuts on Instagram in youth bid

The Independent  

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Japan’s royal family makes formal debut on Instagram after ignoring its significance for nearly 27 years
11 months, 1 week ago

Japan’s royal family makes formal debut on Instagram after ignoring its significance for nearly 27 years

India TV News  

Tokyo: Japan's imperial family made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts on Monday, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media. The Imperial Household Agency, a government agency in charge of the family’s affairs, posted 60 photos and five videos showing Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako’s public appearances over the …

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Japan’s royal family makes formal debut on Instagram as world’s oldest monarchy tries to draw youth
11 months, 1 week ago

Japan’s royal family makes formal debut on Instagram as world’s oldest monarchy tries to draw youth

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s imperial family made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts on Monday, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media. The Imperial Household Agency, a government agency in charge of the family’s affairs, posted 60 photos and five videos showing Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako’s public appearances over …

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Japan’s Crown Prince says dwindling royal family may have to scale down duties
5 years, 8 months ago

Japan’s Crown Prince says dwindling royal family may have to scale down duties

The Independent  

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Japan’s Emperor Akihito to abdicate on April 30, 2019
7 years, 3 months ago

Japan’s Emperor Akihito to abdicate on April 30, 2019

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s much admired Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate on April 30, 2019, at age 85 in the first such departure from the Chrysanthemum Throne in about 200 years, the government said Friday. Akihito’s elder son Crown Prince Naruhito will ascend the throne a day later, beginning a new as yet unnamed era. Akihito’s desire to leave the …

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