All posts tagged "abdication"
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Thirtieth anniversary of father’s death commemorated by Emperor AkihitoEmperor Akihito of Japan has officially commemorated the anniversary of his father, Emperor Showa’s death which occurred thirty years ago this...
Japanese Imperial Family9th Jan 2019 -
Basic plan for Japanese Imperial succession to be compiled by MarchA basic plan for Emperor Akihito’s abdication is to be compiled by March. The plan will have information on the ceremonies...
International royals12th Jan 2018 -
Emperor Akihito greeted by tens of thousands at Imperial PalaceThe Emperor of Japan, Akihito, was greeted by tens of thousands outside the Imperial Palace who had gathered to hear his...
Japanese Imperial Family3rd Jan 2018 -
Japanese palace to undergo renovations after abdicationIt’s all change for Japan! Upon the 30th of April 2019, His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito will have formally retired from...
Japanese Imperial Family22nd Dec 2017 -
Emperor of Japan plans for low-key abdicationOn the 30th of April 2019, Crown Prince Naruhito will become the next Emperor of Japan. In an event that has...
Japanese Imperial Family18th Dec 2017 -
2019 abdication date gaining traction in Imperial Household AgencyDisagreements emerge over the final dates of His Imperial Majesty's abdication from the Japanese throne.
Japanese Imperial Family14th Aug 2017 -
Japanese Emperor’s abdication announcement may come this autumnIt would seem that we shall receive news on His Imperial Majesty’s abdication ahead of expected schedule if reports coming from...
Japanese Imperial Family29th Jul 2017 -
Retiring Emperor to be given new residence
Those following Japanese politics would be familiar with the impending abdication of the current ruling Emperor, His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito....
Japanese Imperial Family7th Jul 2017 -
Emperor Akihito one step closer to abdication
The Japanese House of Representatives has just passed a bill allowing Emperor Akihito to abdicate, bringing him ever closer to retirement.
Japanese Imperial Family3rd Jun 2017 -
Japanese Parliament submit proposal for one-off abdication lawJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been presented with a Diet proposal requesting his government prepare a one-off legislation to allow...
International royals22nd Mar 2017