Imperial Family
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Prince Hisahito to Begin Independent Official Duties; Japan Heir a Vital Figure Amid Aging Imperial Family
Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kako, is expected to soon en...
September 8, 2025
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Travel, Study Broadened Prince Hisahito’s View
Prince Hisahito was born on Sept. 6, 2006, as the son of then Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, ...
September 6, 2025
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Prince Hisahito’s Coming-of-Age Ceremony Held at Imperial Palace, 1st in 40 Years
The coming-of-age ceremony for Prince Hisahito, the 19-year-old son of Crown Prince Akishino and ...
September 6, 2025
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Prince Hisahito Enjoying Student Life While Preparing for 19th Birthday
Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, who is a first-year st...
September 6, 2025
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Princess Kako Addresses Audience in Sign Language at Speech Contest; Says November’s Tokyo Deaflympics Will Be ‘Wonderful Opportunity’
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, delivered an...
September 1, 2025
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Japan Emperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita Visit Postwar Settlement
KARUIZAWA, Nagano (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita visited the Ohinata...
August 24, 2025
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Japan’s Emperor, Empress Welcome African Leaders to Tea Ceremony at Palace
The Emperor and Empress hosted a tea ceremony at the Imperial Palace on Friday for leaders from v...
August 23, 2025
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Japan’s Imperial Household Agency Begins Posting About Branches of Imperial Family on Instagram
The Imperial Household Agency began posting about the Imperial family branches of Akishino, Hitac...
August 19, 2025
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Japanese Emperor’s Speech at World War II Memorial Ceremony Recognizes Postwar Suffering
The Emperor reiterated his strong desire to pass down memories of World War II in his address at ...
August 16, 2025
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Japan’s Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako Visit Atomic Bomb Monument; Mother, Daughter Speak with A-Bomb Survivors at Hiroshima Nursing Home
HIROSHIMA — Crown Princess Kiko and her second daughter Princess Kako placed flowers at the Cenot...
August 13, 2025
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Crown Prince, Family Meet Child Reporters From Okinawa;Emperor Emeritus Was First to Hold Such Meetings
Elementary and junior high school students from Okinawa Prefecture experienced work as journalist...
July 31, 2025
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Prince Hisahito’s Coming-of-Age Ceremony Details Announced
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Imperial Household Agency on Tuesday announced the details of the coming...
July 29, 2025
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Princess Akiko of Mikasa Appreciates Exhibition about Shoso-in Imperial Treasures in Osaka
OSAKA — Princess Akiko of Mikasa viewed an exhibition displaying the splendor of the Shoso-in Imp...
July 29, 2025
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Japanese Imperial Family Spends Time at Nasu Villa in Tochigi Prefecture for Vacation
NASU, Tochigi — The Emperor, the Empress and their daughter Princess Aiko arrived at the Nasu Imp...
July 19, 2025
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Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Leaves Hospital after Heart Treatment
Tokyo, July 18 (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Akihito was discharged from the University...
July 18, 2025
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