Japan’s ex-emperor Akihito recovers from seizure

Credit to Author: Global Times| Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2020 16:14:19 +0000

TOKYO: Japan’s former emperor Akihito, who stepped down last year, has recovered after a brief loss of consciousness on Wednesday, a palace spokesman said. The popular Akihito stepped down from the Chrysanthemum Throne in April, following three decades as emperor, an event marking Japan’s first abdication in roughly 200 years, and his son, Naruhito, became […]

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Akihito begins abdication rituals as Japan marks end of era

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 06:16:27 +0000

Akihito begins abdication rituals as Japan marks end of era

Emperor Akihito has started his abdication rituals at a Shinto shrine Tuesday morning as Japan embraces the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era.

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Akihito begins abdication rituals as Japan marks end of an era

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2019 06:25:36 +0000

TOKYO: Emperor Akihito began his abdication rituals at a Shinto shrine Tuesday morning as Japan embraces the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era. Television…READ

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‘Golden age’ in PH-Japan ties seen under new emperor

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:20:17 +0000

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MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang is looking forward to a “golden age” in Philippine-Japan relations with the enthronement of incoming Emperor Naruhito. “We hope to build the ‘golden age’ for Philippines-Japan strategic partnership during the reign of the new Emperor,” presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement. Panelo echoed President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement that “Japan […]

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