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Five Things To Know About the Japanese Royals

Japan passed a law Friday that allows 83-year-old Emperor Akihito to step down, setting the stage for its first...

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Japan Parliament Passes Emperor Abdication Law

Japan's lower house of parliament passed a bill Friday that allows ageing Emperor Akihito to step down, as it also...

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Five Things To Know About the Japanese Royals

Japan is setting the stage for its first imperial abdication in two centuries after the government on Friday approved a...

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Japan Cabinet Approves Bill Allowing Emperor’s Abdication

The Japanese government on Friday approved a one-off bill allowing ageing Emperor Akihito to step down from the...

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Japan Princess’s Betrothal Highlights Male Royal Succession Woes

Emperor Akihito's granddaughter's upcoming engagement to her college sweetheart, a commoner, will cost the princess her...

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Japan Recalls Tsunami, Nuclear Tragedy Six Years On

Japan paused Saturday to mark six years since a deadly earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster devastated its...