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Princess Mako’s fiancé says financial problems solved

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25th January 2019
Thefiancé of Japan’s Princess Mako ofAkishino has said that the financial problems that plagued his family have been solved. These financial issues for KeiKomuro’s family were blamed for the postponement of his wedding to Princess Mako.Komuro’s financial situation had been the subject of rumours for months in 2018 including a claim that his mother owed her…
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Japan's Yuriko, Princess Mikasa hospitalised

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25th January 2019
Japan’s Yuriko, Princess Mikasa has been hospitalised for influenza, the Imperial Household Agency announced yesterday. The 95-year-old was admitted to St. Luke’s International Hospital’s Chuo Ward in Tokyo with influenza type A and a fever of 37C. Her…
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Emperor of Japan delivers final New Year's address

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2nd January 2019
Emperor Akihito of Japan has delivered his final New Year’s address from the Chrysanthemum Throne in Tokyo today. The Emperor is due to abdicate in favour of his eldest son, Crown Prince Naruhito on 30 May. Naruhito will ascend the throne the following day on 1 May. His Imperial Majesty said today, “I hope this year will be a good year for as many people as possible. “At the…
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Jordan's King and Queen spend time with Japanese royals while on working visit

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27th November 2018
Jordan’s King Abdullah and Queen Rania are in Japan on a working visit, and during their time in the Asian country, they have made sure to spend time with members of the Japanese Imperial Family. The King and Queen travelled to Tokyo’s Imperial Palace to meet Emperor Akihito (who will abdicate in favour of his eldest son, Crown Prince Naruhito next year) and Empress Michiko at the…
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Crown Prince Naruhito guides blind Paralympian on run

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20th November 2018
He is preparing to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne in May of 2019, but that did not stop Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan from helping a blind Paralympian on a run. One evening, the future Emperor of Japan wore a bib with “Guide” written on it as he and Misato…
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Crown Princess of Japan stays for entire garden party for first time in 15 years

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10th November 2018
Crown Princess Masako of Japan, who is set to become Empress of Japan next year when her husband Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the throne, stayed for the entire autumn garden party on Friday for the first time in 15 years. In the past, she has left the event early. Masako, who has battled a stress-related illness for years, was dressed in a traditional kimono like her mother-in-law…
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