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

Apr. 02, 2024 01:28 AM EDT

TOKYO (AP) — 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...

Japanese emperor and empress visit towns hit by Jan. 1 quake and console thousands of homeless

Mar. 22, 2024 09:41 AM EDT

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Friday visited towns in the north-central region of Noto to pray for victims of the deadly New Year's Day earthquake and console thousands of homeless living in evacuation centers. The magnitude 7.6 quake killed 241...