Topic: japanese royal family

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  Japan Celebrates the Emperor's Birthday

  By: Maricar Macalincag | No Comments | Dec 23, 10:41pm ET

  Japan’s Emperor Akihito celebrated his 76th birthday today!

  The Emperor’s birthday is a national holiday, which is marked by a public ceremony at the Imperial Palace. Crowds of flag-waving well-wishers gather to see … More

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  Princess Masako with Prince Naruhito in Yokohama

  By: Maricar Macalincag | 1 Comment | Apr 20, 7:26pm ET

   
  Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako attended a tree-planting ceremony in Yokohama on Sunday, April 19, 2009. It was the first time in 15 months that the princess has been … More

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  Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko View Wedding Memorabilia

  By: Maricar Macalincag | No Comments | Apr 15, 7:23pm ET

  A exhibit of photographs marking the 50th anniversary of Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are displayed at a department store in Tokyo.
  The royals viewed the collection as part of the … More

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  Japanese Royals Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

  By: Maricar Macalincag | 1 Comment | Apr 10, 6:49pm ET

  Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko listen to a performance by the Imperial Guard music band at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 10, 2009.
  Japan’s Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko celebrated … More

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  Japan’s Empress Michiko Meets Hillary Clinton for Tea

  By: Maricar Macalincag | 2 Comments | Feb 17, 1:35pm ET

  U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Japan’s Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace on February 17, 2009.
  Japan’s Empress Michiko warmly greeted former U.S. First Lady Hillary Clinton upon the latter’s … More

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  Prince Naruhito in Vietnam

  By: Maricar Macalincag | No Comments | Feb 11, 6:51pm ET

   
  Prince Naruhito in Hoi An, Vietnam on February 11, 2009.
  Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito was welcomed by Vietnam’s President Nguyen Minh Triet on February 10, 2009. The prince is on a week-long official … More

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  Japan’s Prince Naruhito Asks for Understanding for His Wife

  By: Maricar Macalincag | No Comments | Feb 5, 9:35pm ET

   
  Japan’s Prince Naruhito speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on February 5, 2009.

  In a press conference ahead of his visit to Vietnam, Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito asked for understanding of … More

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  Japan’s Emperor Akihito to Cut Back Schedule

  By: Maricar Macalincag | 1 Comment | Jan 29, 7:57pm ET

  Emperor Akihito’s health issues has forced Japan’s Imperial Palace to cut back on his public comments.
  The 75-year-old monarch will give fewer speeches, meet fewer dignitaries and generally reduce the official … More

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  Spain's King Juan Carlos, Queen Sofia on State Visit to Japan

  By: Maricar Macalincag | No Comments | Nov 9, 10:09pm ET

  From left: King Juan Carlos, Emperor Akihito, Queen Sofia and Empress Michiko at the welcome ceremony on November 10, 2008.
  Spain’s King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia arrived in Tokyo’s Haneda Airport … More