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Emperor Naruhito

Japan marks 75th anniversary of war end, PM Abe stays silent on wartime hostilities

Abe has increasingly sought to whitewash Japan’s brutal past since taking office in December 2012

16 Aug 2020 9:48 AM

Fate of Japan's royal dynasty rests on shoulders of 13-year-old

Hisahito, 13, the lone royal male in his generation, is second in line to throne after his father Crown Prince Akishino.

18 Oct 2019 12:17 PM

Trump becomes first foreign leader to meet Japan's new Emperor

After calling on Naruhito in the morning, Trump and his avowed close friend Abe will meet for summit talks and have lunch.

27 May 2019 8:48 AM

As Japan enters the ‘Reiwa’ era, India must focus on boosting strategic ties

Japan’s deeply venerated emperors do not exercise even the informal political influence that Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II is said to do.

07 May 2019 1:39 AM

Rejoice, delight as new Japan Emperor greets people for first time

Cheers and screams filled the air in Tokyo on Saturday as new Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako made their first greetings.

04 May 2019 8:58 AM

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Japan begins a new era

Emperor Naruhito is said to have a strong modern as well as a strong peace strain.

01 May 2019 2:27 AM

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