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Japan’s chance to modernise society

Japan remains a culturally hidebound nation

04 May 2019, 04:23 IST

Japan’s chance to modernise society

Japan’s chance to modernise society

Japan’s chance to modernise society

04 May 2019, 04:23 IST

End of an era as Japan's emperor Akihito abdicates

Emperor Akihito of Japan formally stepped down Tuesday, the first abdication for 200 years in the world's oldest monarchy, as his son Naruhito prepared to take the Chrysanthemum Throne and usher in a new imperial era.

30 April 2019, 08:21 IST

End of an era as Japan's emperor Akihito abdicates

End of an era as Japan's emperor Akihito abdicates

End of an era as Japan's emperor Akihito abdicates

30 April 2019, 08:21 IST

Japan's new imperial couple face burden of tradition

Japan's incoming emperor Crown Prince Naruhito faces the delicate task of balancing tradition within the world's oldest monarchy and his own modern values, including protecting his family from the palace's rigid rules.

30 April 2019, 02:42 IST

Japan's new imperial couple face burden of tradition

Japan's new imperial couple face burden of tradition

Japan's new imperial couple face burden of tradition

30 April 2019, 02:42 IST

Japanese Emperor Akihito to abdicate throne

New era begins when Naruhito becomes emperor on Wednesday

30 April 2019, 02:12 IST

Japanese Emperor Akihito to abdicate throne

Japanese Emperor Akihito to abdicate throne

Japanese Emperor Akihito to abdicate throne

30 April 2019, 02:12 IST

Japanese Princess Ayako marries commoner

A Japanese princess has married a commoner in a ceremony at Tokyo's Meiji Shrine.

29 October 2018, 04:36 IST

Japanese Princess Ayako marries commoner

Japanese Princess Ayako marries commoner

Japanese Princess Ayako marries commoner

29 October 2018, 04:36 IST

Japan emperor being treated for brain condition: Palace

Tokyo, AFP: Japan's 84-year-old Emperor Akihito cancelled his official duties on Monday after being taken ill as a result of insufficient blood flow to his brain, the country's top government spokesman said. Akihito shocked the country in 2016 when he signalled his desire to step down after nearly three decades in the job, citing his age and health problems.

19 September 2018, 10:30 IST

Japan emperor being treated for brain condition: Palace

Japan emperor being treated for brain condition: Palace

Japan emperor being treated for brain condition: Palace

19 September 2018, 10:30 IST