Allowing for female succession would require changes to law and over a thousand years of cultural tradition.
Emperor of Japan
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The complex in Tokyo’s Chiyoda ward, which serves as a home for Japan’s royalty, is almost three decades old.
Now’s your last chance to see structures that can’t be seen again until the ascension of the next emperor.
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Spokesmen say this week’s ceremony, and another scheduled for October, violate the principal of separation of church and state.
With the imperial Heisei era over and the Reiwa period just beginning, this is the phrase to use.
Emperor Naruhito looks back on emperors of the past before turning his eyes to the nation’s future.
Roppongi hotel uses two kinds of beef, gold powder in ludicrously luxurious, massively mouthwatering burger.
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Prime Minister explains rationale behind decision and compares people of Japan to flowers, but not cherry blossoms.
The Japanese Prime Minister made the announcement today, following a meeting held by the Imperial Household Council.
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