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Japanese emperor and his family greet flag-waving crowd at the palace for New Year's

Jan. 02, 2025 03:59 AM EST

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. Some shouted “banzai” — “long live” — while others waved small paper Japanese flags. ...

Japan's former Emperor Akihito marks his 91st birthday

Dec. 23, 2024 02:10 AM EST

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's beloved former Emperor Akihito marked his 91st birthday on Monday, as he continues to pursue his lifetime research into goby fish, care for his wife and pray for peace. Akihito, who abdicated in 2019 and handed over the Chrysanthemum throne to his son, Emperor...

Japan's popular Princess Aiko turns 23 with her future as a royal in doubt

Nov. 30, 2024 23:41 PM EST

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s popular Princess Aiko turned 23 on Sunday, as she takes on more official duties even while her future in the imperial family remains in doubt. Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, graduated from university earlier this year and has...