Imperial family visit special exhibition showing their history
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and Princess Aiko visit a special exhibition commemorating the 5th anniversary of the ...
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Emperor Naruhito and Princess Aiko take in court music
Emperor Naruhito and his daughter Princess Aiko take in ancient Japanese court music at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
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Aoi festival takes place in Kyoto, with emperor emeritus in attendance
The Aoi festival takes place in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, with Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Mich...
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Asakusa Sanja Matsuri returns in full after four years
Sanja Matsuri, a traditional early-summer event in Tokyo, returns in full for the first time in four years.
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Emperor Emeritus Akihito visits temple in western Japan
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko visit Chuguji, a Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, western Japan.
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Gifts to G7 leaders at Hiroshima Summit announced
The gifts from Japan to G7 leaders at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima are announced and include items from companies local to...
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Central Alps open for the season
An opening ceremony is held in the Central Alps in Nagano Prefecture north of Tokyo to pray for the safety of the climbe...
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Japan first lady takes part in filming of tea ceremony
Japan's first lady Kishida Yuko takes part in the filming of a tea ceremony in Hiroshima as part of the government's eff...
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Pride event held in Tokyo to promote understanding of sexual minorities
Events and parades were held in Tokyo to promote a society free of prejudice and discrimination against sexual minoritie...
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New Slam Dunk film marks highest-grossing opening in China
The newest movie from Japanese anime series “Slam Dunk” is released in China, with advance ticket sales exceeding 2.2 bi...
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