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Japanese emperor reconnects with the River Thames in state visit meant to bolster ties with UK

Jun. 29, 2024 02:07 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Before Emperor Naruhito of Japan hopped into a horse-drawn carriage with King Charles III, laid a wreath at Westminster Abbey or toured one of Britain’s premier biomedical research institutes, he kicked off his trip to the U.K. by visiting a site that has special meaning for him:...

Britain's King Charles III welcomes the visiting Japanese emperor and empress

Jun. 26, 2024 01:20 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III welcomed the Japanese emperor and empress for a state visit that began on Tuesday, offering the best in pomp and circumstance as the U.K. seeks to bolster its role as the most influential European nation in the Indo-Pacific region. Emperor Naruhito...

Emperor and Empress of Japan arrive in the UK ahead of a long-awaited state visit

Jun. 22, 2024 14:39 PM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Emperor Naruhito of Japan and his wife Empress Masako arrived in the U.K. on Saturday ahead of a long-awaited official state visit originally scheduled for 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic delayed those plans. The smiling couple, who landed late afternoon at...

Japan's emperor says he looks forward to deepening ties with Britain's royals during UK visit

Jun. 20, 2024 03:09 AM EDT

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Emperor Naruhito said Wednesday he is “delighted” to finally be able to visit Britain after the trip was delayed by several years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He said he looks forward to rekindling his friendship with the British royal family and exploring Oxford, where...

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...