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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...

Japan's Emperor Naruhito mourns the deadly Noto quake in a solemn birthday speech

Feb. 23, 2024 02:56 AM EST

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito made his first speech to the nation since a deadly earthquake hit the north-central region of Koto, with a message marking his 64th birthday on Friday. The ceremonial monarch expressed grief for people affected by the Jan. 1 earthquake,...