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An exhibition in a shopping mall provides rare glimpse into daily life of Japan's Emperor

A new exhibition about the Japanese Imperial Family has opened in a shopping mall in the capital. It features clothes and other objects used by various members of the Imperial Family, both on a regular basis and for special occasions.  The main piece on show is the clothing pieces that Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wore for their enthronement ceremony in 2019, which are full of…
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A first for Emperor Naruhito’s reign

Japanese Emperor Naruhito ascended to the Japanese throne four years ago, after his father’s abdication, but this is the first time he has been able to give a public birthday address.  Due to the global pandemic, the yearly tradition was repeatedly cancelled. Though…
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Emperor Naruhito opens a monumental year with a speech full of hope

Japanese Emperor Naruhito has released a New Year message filled with hope for the future while also recognising the hardships that the world is enduring. In his traditional New Year address, the Emperor is seen sitting in a room of the Imperial Palace alongside the Empress and their daughter, Princess Aiko.  In front of them was a statuette of a rabbit, symbolising the entrance to this new…
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Princess Aiko to continue university studies online

Japan’s Princess Aiko plans to continue her university studies online for the time being. The only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako is in her third year of university and has said she will study online to prevent her parents from getting sick. The…
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Princess Aiko vows to fulfill duties as adult in first news conference

Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan, held her first news conference since coming of age last December. Princess Aiko’s official ceremonies to mark her coming of age when she turned 20 were held in December last year, but the customary press conference, usually held before the birthday, was postponed to March to avoid disrupting her studies.
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Princess Aiko to hold first press conference

Japan’s Princess Aiko is set to hold her first press conference on 17 March. This is the press conference for her 20th birthday – the coming of age in Japan – that was postponed due to her university education. Imperial Family members traditionally…
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Princess Aiko's first official royal duty revealed

The first official royal duty of Japan’s Princess Aiko has been revealed by the Japanese Imperial Household. Princess Aiko, 20, will attend the New Year Receptions as her first official royal duty since coming of age in early December. The events will take place on New Year’s Day 2022. The ceremonies will begin at 10 am local time at the Imperial Palace. The traditional…
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