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Japan's Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. He may be the last

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. Many people in Japan worry he could be the last. The elaborate palace rituals to formally recognize ...
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Japan’s Royal Family Emerges for In-Person New Year’s Address After Pandemic Hiatus

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito delivered on Monday a New Year’s message to the public at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. It was the first time the annual tradition was held in person since 2020, after the ...
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Japan's popular Princess Aiko turns 23 with her future as a royal in doubt

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s popular Princess Aiko turned 23 on Sunday, as she takes on more official duties even while her future in the imperial family remains in doubt. Aiko, the only child of Emperor ...
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Return of Joseon-era 'royal shrine' from Japan

Huh Min (L), administrator of the Korea Heritage Service, embraces Takao Sato, chief priest of Kotoku-in Temple in Kamakura, ...