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Naruhito, Japan’s New Emperor, Ascends to the Throne
Emperor Naruhito of Japan vowed to “bear in mind the path trodden by past emperors” during a ceremony at the Imperial Palace after his father, Akihito, abdicated the throne a day earlier.
One Image of Japan’s Royals Tells a Story of Demographic Crisis
Emperor Naruhito’s ascension ceremony offered striking visual evidence of the imperial family’s looming existential crisis: It has precious few heirs left.
Emperor Naruhito Takes the Throne, and a New Era Arrives in Japan
Naruhito is likely to continue to stress the pacifism and war remembrance of his father, Akihito, as well as his efforts to humanize the monarchy.
Survival of the throne: Episode one: Japan Would Make Akihito Emperor, but She Called Him ‘Jimmy’
An American teacher taught the young prince he would never be a god. But he just might help heal his country.
Emperor Akihito, Who Gave Japan’s Monarchy a Human Face, Abdicates Throne
Akihito, 85, the son of the wartime emperor Hirohito, relinquished the Chrysanthemum Throne in a short ceremony on Tuesday afternoon.
Emperor Akihito, Who Gave Japan’s Monarchy a Human Face, Abdicates Throne
Akihito, 85, the son of the wartime emperor Hirohito, relinquished the Chrysanthemum Throne in a short ceremony on Tuesday afternoon.
survival of the throne: episode five: The Suitor With the Shaggy Hair
Princess Mako was never getting anywhere near the Japanese throne. But the public still seemed to have a say over her romantic life.
Survival of the throne: Episode four: A Princess in a Cage
The survival of Japan’s monarchy rested on her shoulders. No one ever let her forget it.
Survival of the throne: episode three: The Reluctant Bride
She had her sights on a career in diplomacy. The Japanese prince had his sights on her.