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Crown Prince of Japan thinks Imperial Household should communicate better with public

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4th December 2022
The Japanese Crown Prince has made strong statements regarding the Imperial Household and their communication with the public. Crown Prince Fumihito made comments this past week at a press conference to mark his 57th birthday that the Imperial Household must become more open and transparent with the public. He explained that it is critical that the Imperial Family is able to share…
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Princess Nobuko undergoes successful breast cancer surgery

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22nd November 2022
Princess Nobuko of Japan has undergone a successful surgery to remove breast cancer tissue, according to the Imperial Household Agency. In the press release, the Imperial Household Agency announced that the Princess underwent surgery on Saturday, 19th November, at Keio University Hospital in Tokyo.  During the procedure, she was diagnosed with stage zero breast cancer, and thankfully…
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Could Japan be reintroducing New Year greeting?

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30th October 2022
The Japanese Imperial Family is expected to reopen their New Year’s greeting to the public after two of them had to be held with restrictions, according to some sources.  After health safety measures in the country have started to be lifted in recent weeks, some people say that the Imperial Household Agency, which manages everything that has to do with the public life of members of the…
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Japan's Emperor Emeritus undergoes eye surgery

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21st September 2022
Akihito, the Emperor Emeritus of Japan, has undergone cataract surgery on his left eye, according to Japanese media.  The former ruler of Japan was seen entering Tokyo University Hospital on Monday morning. He arrived alone, but his wife, Empress Emerita Michiko, joined him separately and the couple was photographed leaving the facility at around noon.  This procedure will be repeated on…
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