Japanese Emperor Naruhito expressed his deep appreciation for the work of veterinarians in a speech he delivered at an ...

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The guest list included Japan’s first Olympic gold medalist in women’s snowboarding and the country’s first pairs figure ...

Japan's Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, is expected to visit Singapore as early as this autumn, people familiar with the matter said Tuesday. Princess Aiko is likel ...

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A new poll shows most Japanese support a woman taking the throne, even as the prime minister moves to preserve male-line ...

The princess has proven to be popular in Japan, but politicians, including Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, are dragging their ...

A Democrat, he served three terms as Hawaii’s governor (1974-86), rising out of a tough district of Honolulu. He tried to ...