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Prince William joins world's royals to mourn King Harald V of Norway

The heir to the throne attends service for Europe’s oldest monarch in Oslo

Evening Standard · Sep 9

Prince William walks behind King Harald’s coffin in solemn procession at funeral

The future King was joined by his aunt, the Princess Royal, at Oslo Cathedral

The Independent UK · Sep 9

Japan's Imperial Succession Crisis Deepens as Ancient Male-Only Rules Leave Royal Future Uncertain

Japan's imperial family faces a succession dilemma as debates intensify over reforming male-only inheritance laws. Public support for change grows, challenging traditionalists and shaping the monarchy's future.

International Business Times UK · Jul 17

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Japan relaxes royal succession law but women still can’t become emperors

New measures will also allow princesses to keep their royal status if they marry a commoner

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Japan changes imperial succession law but keeps ban on female emperor

Japan's parliament on Friday enacted changes to imperial succession rules, allowing male distant relatives to rejoin the imperial family and women to retain royal status after marrying commoners. The legislation, however, keeps the ban on female emperors despite opinion polls showing broad public support for allowing women to ascend the…

France 24 · Jul 17

Japan's imperial family is diminishing. Plan for male-only succession could make it worse

A law set to pass Friday by Japan’s parliament could doom its 1,500-year-old hereditary institution by insisting that only men can be emperor, sparking worry about the shrinking, fast-aging imperial family

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Japan's Royal Family Is Running Out of Heirs, But Women Are Still Barred From Becoming Emperor

Japan's royal succession crisis deepens as a scholar calls the ban on female emperors 'plainly misogyny' while the imperial family is left with just three eligible heirs.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

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Crested ibises released in Japan years after extinction

Crown Prince Akishino and his wife Kiko have released eight crested ibises into the wild in Japan more than 20 years after bird became extinct in the nation.

AAP · Jun 1

Who Is Prince Hisahito? Royal Son Is Now Sole Hope as Japan's Monarchy Faces Historic Extinction

Prince Hisahito, Japan's 19-year-old royal, is the sole male heir and may be the last emperor under male-only succession rules.

International Business Times UK · Jan 22

Princess Aiko's popularity sparks calls to change Japan's male-only succession law

Princess Aiko's increasing popularity is sparking discussions about changing Japan's male-only succession law

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025

Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in Japan in 40 years. He may be the last

The young prince is a symbol of the challenges facing the world's oldest monarchy

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025

Japan's palace confirms former princess Mako has first baby

Former Japanese princess Mako Komuro has given birth to her first child

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

Japan's prince, the second in line to the throne, holds a debut news conference

Japan’s Prince Hisahito, the second in line to the throne, has held a debut news conference since he turned 18 last September

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2025

How this 18 year old Japanese prince can save the world's oldest monarchy

At a time when Japan is facing the problem of a fast-ageing and shrinking population, it seems the Japanese Royal family too is hit by it. The Japanese Imperial Royal family is headed by Naruhito-- the emperor, and apart from him there are only three other male members of their…

The Times of India · Sep 9, 2024

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Top News · Sep 6, 2024

Prince Hisahito Turns 18, Faces Imperial Succession Challenges

Prince Hisahito's 18th birthday marks a milestone for Japan's royal family, facing succession challenges and considering reforms to maintain lineage.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2024

Prince Hisahito becomes the first royal male in Japan to reach adulthood in 4 decades.

In a big milestone for Japan’s royal family, Prince Hisahito has turned 18, becoming the first male royal family member to reach adulthood in almost four decades

The Conversation · Jul 4, 2024

Japan’s looming imperial crisis – why it’s time to open the succession to female heirs

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito has finally admitted that the future of the Chrysanthemum Throne is in peril. Speaking on the eve of his state visit to the UK in mid-June, Naruhito noted that the number of male heirs in the imperial family was shrinking and they were ageing.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

Japanese crown prince begins Vietnam visit, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations

Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, has met Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan as he started his visit to Hanoi marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations

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The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

Japanese crown prince to visit Vietnam to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations

Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, is on his way to Vietnam to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, as Tokyo pushes to deepen ties with developing and emerging nations to tackle regional and global challenges

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 17, 2023

Emperor, Empress land in Jakarta on 1st overseas goodwill trip

The Emperor and Empress landed in Jakarta on Saturday evening for their first official visit to Indonesia. It is the Imperial couple's first overseas goodwill trip since the Emperor ascended the throne.

Reuters · Jan 2, 2023

Japan's emperor gives first public New Year's greeting since 2020

Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Monday gave a New Year's address and greeted members of the public for the first time in three years as the country eases COVID-19 pandemic restrictions amid a year-end surge in infections.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 29, 2022

Princess Kako turns 28 to close active year

Princess Kako, the younger daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, turned 28 on Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 30, 2022

Crown prince stresses accurate information

Crown Prince Akishino celebrated his 57th birthday on Wednesday. Before his birthday, he held a press conference at the East residence in Moto-Akasaka, Tokyo, on Nov. 25, during which he expressed his belief that "it is necessary to convey accurate information in a timely manner," referring to reports by weekly…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 23, 2022

Redesign of crown prince's home unveiled

Renovations at Crown Prince Akishino's official residence at the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo were shown to the media on Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 4, 2022

Crown Prince Akishino, family host visiting Bhutan royalty in Tokyo

Crown Prince Akishino and his family hosted Bhutan's Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and her two sons in Tokyo on Monday.

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