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EMPEROR NARUHITO

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other royal family members attend the spring garden party at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo in April 2025.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 22, 2026
Japan¡¯s imperial succession and the invention of tradition
The historical record is clear: The absolute prohibition on female monarchs is not timeless. It is a surprisingly modern invention.
Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito, said in a 2022 news conference upon coming of age that she hopes to ¡°spend a long time together¡± with her parents.
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Jul 3, 2026
Japan¡¯s princesses face life-altering legal revisions
After decades of discussion over their future, the princesses may soon have the option to either leave or remain in the imperial family.
Emperor Naruhito visits KU Leuven's library with Belgian King Philippe in the city of Leuven on Wednesday.
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Jun 25, 2026
Emperor thanks Netherlands and Belgium for warm welcome
The imperial couple¡¯s visit included trips to a monument to the war dead in Amsterdam and a semiconductor research center in Belgium.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako sign the guest book at the Royal Palace, accompanied by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, in Brussels, on Tuesday.
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Jun 24, 2026
Emperor Naruhito wishes for lasting friendship at Belgian banquet
The event comes as the two countries mark 160 years of diplomatic ties.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako with Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, Belgium, on Sunday
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Jun 22, 2026
Emperor and empress dine at a castle with Belgium¡¯s royal family
They enjoyed their meal at a garden of the Royal Castle of Ciergnon near the town of Ciergnon in the municipality of Houyet, southern Belgium, for about an hour and a half.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are greeted by Belgian Princess Elisabeth as they arrive at the Melsbroek Air Base of the Belgian Air Force near Brussels on Saturday.
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Jun 21, 2026
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive in Belgium
The couple¡¯s visit, their first to the country since 1999, follows their trip to Netherlands last week.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako planted a cherry tree at a park near Amsterdam on Friday.
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Jun 20, 2026
Imperial couple plant cherry tree in Netherlands
The tree was planted at a park with a memorial monument for victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Emperor Naruhito and Dutch King Willem-Alexander pose for a photo in the ¡°Sweat Room¡± at Leiden University, where it is a tradition for graduating students to write their names on the walls, in Leiden, the Netherlands, on Thursday.
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Jun 19, 2026
Emperor talks with students at Leiden University on Netherlands visit
The oldest university in the Netherlands, established in 1575, is the only one in the country offering Japanese studies.
Emperor Naruhito delivers remarks at a luncheon hosted by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague on Thursday.
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Jun 19, 2026
Emperor Naruhito attends luncheon in The Hague
The emperor said he hopes the friendly and cooperative ties between Japan and the Netherlands will become deeper and more multifaceted for next-generation youths and children.
Emperor Naruhito (left) gives a speech as the Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander listens during a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
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Jun 18, 2026
Emperor makes wish for peace at banquet hosted by Dutch king and queen
Reflecting on World War II, when Japan and the Netherlands were on opposing sides, the emperor expressed hopes that both countries continue to walk together for peace.
Emperor Naruhito visits Het Loo Palace, a museum adjacent to Het Oude Loo Castle, in the Netherlands on Monday.
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Jun 16, 2026
Emperor Naruhito visits palace museum in Netherlands
The emperor viewed exhibits such as paintings by court painters and toured rooms and a chapel while receiving briefings from the museum¡¯s head, the Imperial Household Agency said.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived at Schiphol Airport near Amsterdam on Saturday
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Jun 14, 2026
Imperial couple¡¯s European trip ¡®significant,¡¯ expert says
The emperor and empress arrived in Amsterdam on Saturday on a two-week trip. Their family has strong ties with the royal families of both the Netherlands and Belgium.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend the New Year's Greetings ceremony with Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko and other Imperial Family members at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 1.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Jun 14, 2026
Japan is running out of royals. Are more men the answer?
The Japanese legislature has moved forward with a proposal to allow the imperial family to adopt scores of distant male relatives.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived at Schiphol Airport near Amsterdam on Saturday.
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Jun 14, 2026
Japan¡¯s emperor and empress arrive in Netherlands
The couple will attend a welcoming ceremony and a banquet hosted by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima and lay flowers at a war memorial.
Emperor Naruhito speaks at a news conference about his upcoming visit to the Netherlands and Belgium, in Tokyo on Thursday.
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Jun 11, 2026
Emperor Naruhito seeks public backing for an imperial family plan
Emperor Naruhito refrained from commenting on the content of the recent consensus proposal by lawmakers.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako welcome Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos during a welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Wednesday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
May 27, 2026
Japan welcomes Philippines¡¯ Marcos at Imperial Palace
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.¡¯s visit is the first state guest visit to Japan by a Philippine president since 2015.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are expected to visit Kumamoto Prefecture in late September to inspect reconstruction progress and meet disaster survivors following the 2016 earthquakes.
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May 24, 2026
Japan imperial couple likely to visit Kumamoto in September
During an envisaged two-day visit, the emperor and the empress are expected to inspect progress in reconstruction programs in areas devastated by earthquakes in 2016.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, on Saturday to meet with people affected by a 2018 massive rain disaster.
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May 17, 2026
Emperor and empress meet with disaster-affected people in Ehime
The imperial couple arrived in Ehime Prefecture aboard a special flight from Haneda Airport earlier on Saturday.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit the Netherlands and Belgium as state guests in June.
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May 12, 2026
Emperor and empress to visit the Netherlands and Belgium in June
The imperial family has long-established relationships with the royal families of the two European countries.
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attend a ceremony to mark this year's 100th anniversary of the start of the Showa Era on Wednesday.
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Apr 30, 2026
Takaichi speaks at event marking 100 years since start of Showa Era
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako also attended the ceremony, along with about 5,620 others.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
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Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
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The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
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Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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