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

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The shrine honours the country’s war dead, including military officials convicted by an international tribunal after World ...

Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering to a shrine honouring the country's war dead on Tuesday that has long ...

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 ...

Mako Komuro, formerly Princess Mako, gave up her royal status to marry Kei Komuro, a commoner in 2021. After their wedding, ...

Seoul urges Japan's leaders to 'face history squarely' and show through action 'a sincere remorse for its past' Japanese ...

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