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Japan emperor transition
![The Iron Ceiling and Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne The Iron Ceiling and Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-05-13-9.jpg)
The Iron Ceiling and Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne
By Will Fee
For a "democracy without women," what does the imperial succession debate mean for gender parity in Japan?
![The Heisei Paradox: Emperor Akihito and Japan’s Nationalist Regression The Heisei Paradox: Emperor Akihito and Japan’s Nationalist Regression](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-08-13_19-23-14.jpg)
The Heisei Paradox: Emperor Akihito and Japan’s Nationalist Regression
By Edward Danks
The paradox of a pacifist emperor amid rising nationalism politically is likely to continue in the Reiwa era.
![Living History: Ushering in the New Imperial Era in Japan Living History: Ushering in the New Imperial Era in Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-small-edit-10.jpg)
Living History: Ushering in the New Imperial Era in Japan
By Spencer Cohen
The view from the crowd that gathered in early May to celebrate the rise of a new emperor.
![Japan’s Emperor Makes His Final New Year’s Appearance Japan’s Emperor Makes His Final New Year’s Appearance](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_19002070254134.jpg)
Japan’s Emperor Makes His Final New Year’s Appearance
By Yuri Kageyama
Emperor Akihito, who will soon be abdicating the throne, gave his final New Year’s address before 150,000 admirers.
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