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Japan's Royals: Tradition, Myths And Instagram

As Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako make the first Japanese state visit to Britain since 1998, here are some key things to know about the imperial family: - Sun goddess - Legend has it that Japan's royals, whose myth-filled history spans 2,600 years, are descended from the Shinto sun goddess…

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Japan's Emperor And Empress To Pay Three-day State Visit To UK

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Britain at the end of June, spending three days as guests of King Charles III, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Tuesday.

International Business Times

King Charles To Resume Some Public Duties During Cancer Treatment: Palace

British head of state King Charles III will make a limited return to public duties next week, after doctors said they were "very encouraged" by the progress of his treatment for cancer.

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Japan’s Royal Family—the World’s Oldest Monarchy—Attempts to Appeal to the Youth of Its Country By (Finally) Joining Instagram

The Imperial Family is dipping a cautious toe into the vast pond of social media.

Marie Claire

Japanese Imperial Family Makes Instagram Debut To Connect

Japan's imperial family joins Instagram to connect with youth and share official engagements, aiming to dispel reclusive image.

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Bonsai trees and a royal birthday: Japan’s imperial family dips a careful toe in world of Instagram

Meme-worthy content appears in short supply, at least initially, as world’s oldest royal family embarks on its social media journey

The Guardian - AU

Japanese emperor begins state visit to Indonesia

JAKARTA: Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Saturday for their first state visit since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019.

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These Japanese mothers banded together through a support group to talk about mental illness

LOS ANGELES -- When Chiaki's son was diagnosed with schizophrenia, she longed for a support network to help her find care for her son. As a first-generation Japanese mother living in America, navigating the U.S. health care system in an unfamiliar language and culture left her feeling isolated.

Los Angeles Times

Japan's emperor gives first birthday address in four-year reign

Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Thursday gave his first public birthday address since ascending the throne almost four years ago, after delays due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and urged support for people struggling with inflation and the pandemic.

Reuters

Japan's emperor expresses sorrow for people suffering in war

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has expressed deep sorrow for the suffering of people in conflicts around the world and stressed the importance of dialogue and cooperation in remarks released for his 63rd birthday Thursday

The Independent UK

Japan's emperor gives first public New Year's greeting since 2020

Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Monday gave a New Year's address and greeted members of the public for the first time in three years as the country eases COVID-19 pandemic restrictions amid a year-end surge in infections.

Reuters

Former Japanese princess' husband passes New York state bar

The man who married a former Japanese princess has passed the New York bar exam, defying detractors back home who had criticized their romance

The Independent UK

Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron among world leaders at Queen’s funeral

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito mingled with heads of state and other distinguished guests at a reception following the Westminster Abbey service.

The Independent UK

Who is attending the Queen's funeral - Irish interest to world leaders and selected celebrities

World leaders have descended on London to pay their respects to the late monarch as Britain takes on its largest security operation in history

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Daily Mirror

Full guest list for Queen's funeral as world leaders descend on London

US president Joe Biden and Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were among the first of more than 100 royals, heads of state and diplomats attending to arrive in the UK

The Independent UK

Live updates: China to attend queen's funeral despite worry

China announced that Vice President Wang Qishan would attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as the special representative of President Xi Jinping

The Guardian - UK

Biden and Naruhito, but no Modi: throng of leaders expected at Queen’s funeral

As well as a sad occasion, the Westminster Abbey farewell will be a global spectacle, and a diplomatic opportunity for the UK

The Independent UK

Japanese emperor, empress to attend queen's funeral

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will travel to Britain to attend Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral next week and pay respects

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito to attend the Queen's funeral in first overseas trip

Japan's Emperor Naruhito has said that he wants to attend the Queen's funeral after offering his "deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences" when the news broke of her death

Reuters

Pioneering Japanese 'butterflies' designer Hanae Mori dies at 96

Hanae Mori, a pioneering designer who brought Japanese motifs to the global haute couture stage and created the wedding dress worn by Empress Masako, had died aged 96.

The Guardian - AU

Hanae Mori, renowned Japanese fashion designer, dies at 96

Nicknamed ‘Madame Butterfly’, Mori was the first Japanese designer to make it in the world of French haute couture

Daily Record

Tragic story of the world’s loneliest princess who faces an agonising choice

Japan’s Princess Toshi cannot ascend to the throne and must decide whether to risk national scandal by marrying a commoner.

Daily Mirror

Tragic story of the world's loneliest princess - who faces a harrowing choice

Japan’s Princess Toshi cannot ascend to the throne and must decide whether to risk national scandal by marrying a commoner or become a chaste shrine maiden as she navigates the country’s conservative traditions

Reuters

Japanese emperor's daughter says being an adult royal still 'rather tense', marriage far off

Princess Aiko, the only child of Japanese Emperor Naruhito, said on Thursday that taking part in rituals as an adult member of the imperial family remained "rather tense" for her, and marriage is still far in the future.

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With male imperial descendants dwindling, will Japan's leaders finally accept a female emperor?

Princess Aiko, the only child of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, came of age last month as she turned 20. Despite her royal lineage, Aiko may never ascend to the throne.

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