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Aiko Turns 24, Renewing Focus on Japan’s Male-Only Succession as Crown Prince Urges Peace

Conservative leaders maintain opposition to legal change, leaving only operational cutbacks on the table.

Crown Princess Aiko Pays Respects at Imperial Tombs Ahead of First Official Visit to Laos

Netflix Drops Full Trailer for 'Last Samurai Standing,' Premiering Nov. 13

Imperial Household Puts 3,828-Page Official Chronicle of Empress Kojun Online

Ghost of Yōtei Launches on PS5 With Cinematic Modes and Nonlinear Combat

Akiko Named Head of the Mikasa Family as Imperial Household Economy Council Reshapes Royal Households

Ise Jingu Begins 63rd Rebuilding Cycle

Imperial Household Agency Completes Empress Kojun Chronicle for Oct. 9 Online Release

Emperor and Empress Attend Nagasaki Peace Culture Festival Opening With Call for Peace Through the Arts

Kasuga Taisha Opens Vandalized Pillars to Media as Police Probe Graffiti at World Heritage Site

Prince Hisahito Marks Coming-of-Age, Spotlighting Japan’s Succession Crunch

Prince Hisahito Marks Coming-of-Age With Rare Imperial Rite, First Male Ceremony in 40 Years

Japan Marks Prince Hisahito’s Coming‑of‑Age With Rare Imperial Rites

Prince Hisahito Marks Coming of Age in Imperial Palace Ceremony

Hikone Castle’s World Heritage Nomination Deferred in This Year’s Domestic Screening

Genshitsu Sen, Urasenke Tea Master and Cultural Diplomat, Dies at 102

Japón: Del Mito al Manga Extends Run at Museo Franz Mayer through January 2026

Shuri Castle’s Main Hall Exterior Restoration Completes as Protective Roof Comes Down

Shigeko Kagawa, 114, Becomes Japan’s Oldest Living Person

Kyoto Geiko and Maiko Adapt Hassaku Ritual to 30 °C Heat With Taxi Rides and Sports Drinks