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Japan’s Princess Mako Marries Commoner, Loses Royal Status
By Mari Yamaguchi
The couple will move together to New York to start a new life after facing intense scrutiny and criticism in Japan.
The Rise of Japan’s New Emperor Sparks Debate on Male-Only Succession
By Thisanka Siripala
As Japan celebrates a new Emperor and imperial era, the male-only succession rule underscores the monarchy’s struggle to survive.
The End of an Era: Japan’s Emperor Finalizes Abdication
By Mari Yamaguchi
As of midnight on April 30, Emperor Akihito has been replaced by Crown Prince Naruhito.
How Emperor Akihito Shaped Post-War Japan
By Yuki Tatsumi
As the emperor signals his wish to step down, time for a look back at his legacy.
Japan's Crown Prince Rebukes Historical Revisionism
By Ankit Panda
Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito cautioned that Japan should "humbly and correctly" look back on its past.
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