Japan expected to announce wedding of Princess Mako as soon as Friday - Media
The marriage will be registered at a local govt office, with records of the imperial family adjusted to reflect the Princess has left it.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Maharaja yang memecah tradisi: Kisah hidup Akihito
Siapakah Akihito dan mengapa legasi yang ditinggalkan beliau menjadi signifikan kepada rakyat Negara Matahari Terbit itu?
Tue Apr 30 2019
Japan princess to wed commoner, forcing her to quit royal family
Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Japanese Emperor Akihito, will wed a former classmate, the Imperial Household said, confirming a marriage that will further deplete the royal family.
Sun Sep 03 2017
Japan cabinet approves bill to allow emperor to abdicate
Japan's cabinet approved a bill on Friday that would allow Emperor Akihito to step down, paving the way for the first abdication by a Japanese emperor in nearly two centuries.
Fri May 19 2017
Japan princess to wed, sparking debate on shrinking royal family
Japanese Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito, will wed a former college classmate, Japanese media reported.
Wed May 17 2017
Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito to begin five-day official visit to Malaysia tomorrow
According to a Japanese Embassy official here, the visit is at the invitation of the Malaysian Government.
Wed Apr 12 2017
Japan on faux pas alert during Duterte visit
Protocol-conscious Japanese were on faux pas alert Thursday with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte due to meet Emperor Akihito.
Thu Oct 27 2016
Japan's emperor says may be 'difficult' to fulfil duties
Japanese Emperor Akihito said his weakening health may make it hard to fulfil his duties as the symbol of the state.
Mon Aug 08 2016
Japan marks 5th anniversary of quake, tsunami disaster with moment of silence
Japan paused on Friday to mark five years since an offshore earthquake spawned a monster tsunami that left about 18,500 people dead or missing.
Fri Mar 11 2016
Japan marks 4th anniversary of quake-tsunami disaster
Japan on Wednesday commemorates the fourth anniversary of the quake-tsunami disaster which swept away thousands of victims and sparked a nuclear crisis.
Wed Mar 11 2015
Japanese Emperor Akihito turns 79 today
Japanese Emperor Akihito turned 79 on Sunday, reassuring thousands of well-wishers he has regained his health since heart by-pass surgery.
Sun Dec 23 2012