5th "comfort women" statue set up in US
A statue dedicated to Korean "comfort women" is unveiled on the outskirts of Washington.
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Japan's Princess Mako turns 28
Japan's Princess Mako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, turns 28.
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Flood-hit Fukushima schools resume classes
Three flood-hit elementary schools in Fukushima Prefecture resume classes at other schools' classrooms.
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Tokyo Motor Show ready to kick off
The biennial Tokyo Motor Show will showcase future vehicles.
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Banquet celebrates Emperor Naruhito's enthronement
Dignitaries from around Japan and the world gather at a banquet in Tokyo following a ceremony earlier in the day where E...
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Sunken Japanese WWII ship Akagi found
An American crew discover the wreck of the Akagi, a Japanese aircraft carrier from WWII.
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Emperor proclaims enthronement in palace ceremony
Emperor Naruhito proclaims his enthronement to the Japanese people and the world in a ceremony, with 400 dignitaries fro...
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Addresses by Emperor Naruhito at the Enthronement Ceremony
Watch the full English translation of Emperor Naruhito's enthronement speech.
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Empress Emerita Michiko turns 85
Empress Emerita Michiko expresses hope for a smooth enthronement ceremony for her son as she turns 85.
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