Japan

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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Bhutan

The monarch's role in Bhutan

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20th November 2022
The King of Bhutan, or Druk Gyalpo, is the head of state in the tiny kingdom in Asia. The reigning monarch is King Jigme Khesar, who is the country’s fifth king. The Druk Gyalpo holds several roles in Bhutan, including head of state, Supreme Commander of the Armed…
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The monarch's role in Japan

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16th November 2022
Historically, Japan is one of the oldest empires in the world that is still in existence today. However, the role of the Emperor has tended to fluctuate a lot within the millennia of history since the creation of the first shogunate.  In some periods, the Emperor only had a symbolic role, while in others, all power to rule over the country was in his hands. And I can use the masculine pronoun…
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Thailand

Thailand's King Rama X visits hospitals after shooting massacre

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11th October 2022
King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand made a rare public appearance on Friday, 7 October, at the nursery school targeted in a mass shooting.  His Majesty and Prime Minister Pray Chan-o-cha arrived at the school, which is located in the village of Uthai Sawan, Nong Bua Lamphu province in the northeast of the country. They were seen talking to family members of the victims and people injured…
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Japan

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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