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Reiwa: A new imperial era name for Japan
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Reiwa: A new imperial era name for Japan

“Reiwa”: Japan on Monday revealed the name of the era that will define the new emperor’s reign when he ascends…
Japan’s empress-in-waiting ‘insecure’ but vows to serve
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Japan’s empress-in-waiting ‘insecure’ but vows to serve

  Japan’s Crown Princess Masako on Sunday pledged to do her best despite feeling ‘insecure’ about becoming empress in mere…
Japanese Princess Ayako gives up royal status to marry commoner
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Japanese Princess Ayako gives up royal status to marry commoner

TOKYO (Reuters) – Princess Ayako married commoner Kei Moriya on Monday at a traditional ceremony at Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine, to…
Japan emperor expresses ‘deep remorse’ over war; PM sends offering to shrine
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Japan emperor expresses ‘deep remorse’ over war; PM sends offering to shrine

  Emperor Akihito, in his last appearance as reigning monarch at an annual ceremony marking Japan’s World War Two surrender,…
Japan’s ill emperor cancels duties for second day
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Japan’s ill emperor cancels duties for second day

  Japan’s ageing Emperor Akihito cancelled his official duties for a second day Tuesday, after being treated for insufficient blood…
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