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Japanese Princess Aiko arrives at the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo to greet former emperor Akihito and former empress Michiko on her 24th birthday on December 1. Photo: Kyodo
Japan

More Japanese favour having an empress as Princess Aiko’s public appeal rises

Japan’s conservative politicians are against changing the centuries-old tradition of a male heir for the throne.

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Japan

Pop-star princess: Japan’s Aiko turns 24 amid calls for her to become empress

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United States

‘Great friendship’: Trump arrives in Japan

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Japan

North Korean missiles, China to top agenda of Trump-Takaichi talks in Japan

A government spokesman said Tokyo ‘sincerely welcomes’ the visit that begins on Monday.

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Japanese Emperor Naruhito and US President Donald Trump attend a banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in 2019. Photo: Kyodo
China-Russia relations

Xi urges Russia and Mongolia to block ‘external interference’, forge closer ties

Chinese leader calls for ‘hard connectivity’ among the three neighbours, aligning infrastructure and energy development strategies.

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Japan

‘Inappropriate’: Japan urges China to curb AI videos on wartime emperor

The images include Emperor Hirohito being transformed into a uniformed schoolgirl and depicted as a dog, sparking fierce online criticism.

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Viral stories

Japan’s Princess Kako goes viral after photo of her asleep on economy flight emerges

Image of fashion-conscious member of traditionally conservative royal family snoozing on trip to Brazil splits online opinion.

Japanese Princess Kako has gained widespread attention online after a photograph of her asleep on an economy flight went viral. Photo: SCMP composite/Imperial Household Agency of Japan
Asian Royalty

Video | Japan’s teenage prince pledges to fulfil royal duties

Eighteen-year-old Prince Hisahito met the Japanese press for the first time in his official capacity

Japan

Japan’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine vandalised again with graffiti

Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, seen as a symbol of Japan’s past militarism, reported a second case of graffiti in three months.

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Food and Drinks

6 of the best alfresco restaurants in the world, from Miami to Tokyo

These dining hotspots around the world offer a feast for the palate and the eyes with exquisite dining experiences in the great outdoors – and should be on every foodie’s travel bucket list

From Miami to Tokyo, these are six restaurants where the food is best enjoyed outdoors. Photo: Shutterstock
Japan

Online savvy young Japanese feel no affinity for royal family, survey shows

The lack of interest among young Japanese in the country’s royals reflects the dominance of digital media, analysts say.

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, accompanied by other imperial family members, waves to audience members during his birthday celebration at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on February 23. Photo: AP
Japan

King Charles hails ties as Japan royals make UK state visit

A lavish state banquet was thrown at Buckingham Palace to mark the first such trip by Japanese head of state since 1998.

Britain

Princess Anne, sister of King Charles, in hospital after suspected horse incident

Buckingham Palace said on Monday that the 73-year-old, the only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth, had suffered minor injuries and a concussion.

Japan

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito arrives in UK for 3-day state visit

Trip highlights will include a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, with a possible appearance by Kate, Princess of Wales.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako walk through a guard of honour after arriving at Stansted Airport on Saturday. Photo: AP,
Japan

Britain laces up for a Japan-style 116km relay race as the emperor visits

The inaugural UK ‘ekiden’ will mark the 100th anniversary of Japan’s storied long-distance relay to coincide with the royal couple’s visit.

Runners set off on the first day of the Tokyo-Hakone ekiden in 2020. The 219km (136-mile) race celebrated its 100th anniversary this year. Photo: Kyodo
King Charles III

King Charles to host Japan’s Emperor Naruhito for UK state visit this month

It will be first state visit hosted by Charles, 75, since he returned to work at the end of April, almost three months after being treated for cancer.

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King Charles visits cancer centre on return to public duties after own diagnosis

A smiling and healthy-looking King Charles returned to public duties on Tuesday for the first time since he was diagnosed in February with cancer, paying a visit to a treatment centre for the disease in London.

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UK’s King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis

The British monarch, 75, is making good progress after treatment and a period of rest, Buckingham Palace says.

Britain’s King Charles waves as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Mach. Photo: AP
Japan

Japan royal family follows Dutch counterpart on Instagram

The imperial family’s account has attracted than 855,000 followers since its debut earlier this month.

Japan

Japan’s royals join Instagram – with Kate Middleton’s cancer saga top of mind?

By finally joining social media, Japan’s Imperial Household Agency aims to reach a younger audience and get ahead of bad news before it becomes fodder for the tabloids, observers say.

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Japan’s areas worst-hit by New Year quake resume some public services, schools

Rubbish collectors were out for the first time since the quake in the town of Wajima, a relief for many who worried about deteriorating sanitation.

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Men work at a disaster waste collection site in Nanao, Ishikawa prefecture on January 15. Photo: AFP
Japan

‘Battle against time’ to save survivors after huge Japan quake kills at least 48

The magnitude 7.6 tremor on New Year’s Day destroyed buildings, prompted evacuations and knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes.

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Smoke rises on Tuesday morning from the site of a fire that broke out in Wajima, Japan’s Ishikawa prefecture, following the earthquake. Photo: AP
Japan

Japan joins China, US, India as top-tier security, economic partner of Vietnam

On a rare state visit to Tokyo, Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong also agreed to work on defence equipment and technology transfers and start discussing Japanese military aid.

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Japan

Japan, Vietnam mark 50 years of diplomacy with rare royal visit

Japan’s Crown Prince Fumihito and his wife Princess Kiko arrived in Hanoi on Wednesday for a six-day trip, their first official visit since 1999.

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Letters | A harmonious way out of Japan’s Fukushima water plan

Readers write in about the best course of action in nuclear waste disposal for Tokyo, a global stance on the matter, and the slippery slope of ‘trans’ beliefs.

A woman waves a Japanese flag and a paper fan bearing the name of the new imperial era, “Reiwa”, before the first public appearance of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in 2019. The characters for “Reiwa” are translated as “beautiful harmony”. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Meet the Asian royals who dazzled at King Charles’ coronation

King Charles’ coronation saw many Asian royals dazzling in uniforms, traditional dresses and suits … from Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino to Thailand’s Queen Suthida

Crown Prince Akishino of Japan and Crown Princess Kiko; Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema; and Brunei’s head of state, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Prince Abdul Mateen arrive at the coronation of King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla in London, Britain, on May 6. Photos: Kyodo, Reuters
King Charles III

Who’s going to King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla’s coronation?

After Queen Elizabeth’s coronation nearly 70 years ago comes Charles and Camilla’s big day on May 6 at Westminster Abbey, London – so who will attend the most significant royal event of the century?

Two Sessions 2023

Meet Han Zheng, the man just appointed China’s new vice-president

Han Zheng’s appointment as vice-president gives the 68-year-old a role on the political stage following his retirement from the Politburo Standing Committee in October.

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