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    Reiwa: Naming a new era in Japan Jump to media player Japan will start a new era on 1 May when crown prince Naruhito becomes emperor.
    • 01 Apr
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    Japan's Princess Ayako surrenders title Jump to media player Her marriage to a commoner means that she must give up her title, under Imperial House rules.
    • 29 Oct 18
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    The wedding that broke centuries of tradition Jump to media player In 1959, Japan's Crown Prince Akihito married a non-royal bride.
    • 01 Sep 17
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    Japan princess to lose royal status Jump to media player Princess Mako, eldest granddaughter of the Emperor Akihito, is giving up her royal status for love.
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    Japanese Emperor Akihito in one word Jump to media player What do people in Tokyo want the world to know about Japanese Emperor Akihito?
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    Japan's Emperor hints he will abdicate Jump to media player Japan's elderly Emperor Akihito has been telling the public in a rare national address that his age and health is making it hard for him to carry out his duties fully.
    • 08 Aug 16
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Reiwa: Naming a new era in Japan

Japan is fast approaching the end of the Heisei era as its aging emperor Akihito prepares to step down.

Officials have now revealed the name of the new era that will begin when crown prince Naruhito ascends to the throne.

  • 01 Apr 2019
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