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Japan’s Prince Hisahito during a visit to Nara prefecture in September 2025. The 19-year-old is behind his father in line for the throne. Photo: Kyodo
Japan

Scrutiny on Prince Hisahito fuels debate on Japan’s succession crisis

Media reports have speculated about whether the young prince has a girlfriend and his security challenges as a university student.

Wellness

The 10-minute morning exercise workout that millions of Japanese people do

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Video | Is Japan ready for a female emperor?

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Japan backs a female emperor while Takaichi pushes conservative succession plan

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

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(From right) Japan’s Princess Aiko and her parents, Empress Masako and Emperor Naruhito, wave to well-wishers after arriving at the Historical Archive Museum of Tomioka in Tomioka, Fukushima Prefecture, on April 7. Photo: Kyodo
Japan

Can Japan offer Indonesia a ‘credible alternative’ to China on Prabowo’s visit?

Defence and minerals to dominate the agenda as Tokyo offers hi-tech warships and energy pacts to secure Indonesia as a ‘trusted partner’.

Hong Kong politics

Japan’s consulate in Hong Kong marks emperor’s birthday, but city officials absent

Envoy remarks on absence of traditional ‘guest of honour’ from city government, amid tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

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Japan

More Japanese favour having an empress as Princess Aiko’s public appeal rises

Japan’s conservative politicians are against changing the centuries-old tradition of a male heir for the throne.

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Japanese Princess Aiko arrives at the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo to greet former emperor Akihito and former empress Michiko on her 24th birthday on December 1. Photo: Kyodo
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Pop-star princess: Japan’s Aiko turns 24 amid calls for her to become empress

The princess’ supporters want Japan to change its male-only succession law but an academic says that is unlikely in the conservative country.

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United States

‘Great friendship’: Trump arrives in Japan

The US president’s visit comes amid reports Washington and Tokyo will announce a shipbuilding deal.

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North Korean missiles, China to top agenda of Trump-Takaichi talks in Japan

A government spokesman said Tokyo ‘sincerely welcomes’ the visit that begins on Monday.

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Japanese Emperor Naruhito and US President Donald Trump attend a banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in 2019. Photo: Kyodo
China-Russia relations

Xi urges Russia and Mongolia to block ‘external interference’, forge closer ties

Chinese leader calls for ‘hard connectivity’ among the three neighbours, aligning infrastructure and energy development strategies.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping with his Russian and Mongolian counterparts ahead of their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Photo: Kremlin/dpa
Japan

‘Inappropriate’: Japan urges China to curb AI videos on wartime emperor

The images include Emperor Hirohito being transformed into a uniformed schoolgirl and depicted as a dog, sparking fierce online criticism.

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Viral stories

Japan’s Princess Kako goes viral after photo of her asleep on economy flight emerges

Image of fashion-conscious member of traditionally conservative royal family snoozing on trip to Brazil splits online opinion.

Asian Royalty

Video | Japan’s teenage prince pledges to fulfil royal duties

Eighteen-year-old Prince Hisahito met the Japanese press for the first time in his official capacity

Meet Japan’s young Prince Hisahito, next in line to the imperial throne
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Japan

Japan’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine vandalised again with graffiti

Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, seen as a symbol of Japan’s past militarism, reported a second case of graffiti in three months.

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A blue sheet covers a stone pillar on which graffiti was found at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Monday. Photo: AP
Food and Drinks

6 of the best alfresco restaurants in the world, from Miami to Tokyo

These dining hotspots around the world offer a feast for the palate and the eyes with exquisite dining experiences in the great outdoors – and should be on every foodie’s travel bucket list

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Online savvy young Japanese feel no affinity for royal family, survey shows

The lack of interest among young Japanese in the country’s royals reflects the dominance of digital media, analysts say.

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King Charles hails ties as Japan royals make UK state visit

A lavish state banquet was thrown at Buckingham Palace to mark the first such trip by Japanese head of state since 1998.

Britain’s King Charles and Japan’s Emperor Naruhito attend a State Banquet at Buckingham Palace in London on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Britain

Princess Anne, sister of King Charles, in hospital after suspected horse incident

Buckingham Palace said on Monday that the 73-year-old, the only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth, had suffered minor injuries and a concussion.

Japan

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito arrives in UK for 3-day state visit

Trip highlights will include a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, with a possible appearance by Kate, Princess of Wales.

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Britain laces up for a Japan-style 116km relay race as the emperor visits

The inaugural UK ‘ekiden’ will mark the 100th anniversary of Japan’s storied long-distance relay to coincide with the royal couple’s visit.

Runners set off on the first day of the Tokyo-Hakone ekiden in 2020. The 219km (136-mile) race celebrated its 100th anniversary this year. Photo: Kyodo
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King Charles to host Japan’s Emperor Naruhito for UK state visit this month

It will be first state visit hosted by Charles, 75, since he returned to work at the end of April, almost three months after being treated for cancer.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Britain later this month. Photo: Kyodo
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King Charles visits cancer centre on return to public duties after own diagnosis

A smiling and healthy-looking King Charles returned to public duties on Tuesday for the first time since he was diagnosed in February with cancer, paying a visit to a treatment centre for the disease in London.

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UK’s King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis

The British monarch, 75, is making good progress after treatment and a period of rest, Buckingham Palace says.

Japan

Japan royal family follows Dutch counterpart on Instagram

The imperial family’s account has attracted than 855,000 followers since its debut earlier this month.

Japanese Princess Aiko arrives in Kashihara, Nara prefecture, on March 27, to visit the mausoleum of emperor Jimmu. Photo: Kyodo
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Japan’s royals join Instagram – with Kate Middleton’s cancer saga top of mind?

By finally joining social media, Japan’s Imperial Household Agency aims to reach a younger audience and get ahead of bad news before it becomes fodder for the tabloids, observers say.

Britain’s Prince William (left) and Kate, Princess of Wales, attend a ceremony in London in November. Photo: AP
Japan

Japan’s areas worst-hit by New Year quake resume some public services, schools

Rubbish collectors were out for the first time since the quake in the town of Wajima, a relief for many who worried about deteriorating sanitation.

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‘Battle against time’ to save survivors after huge Japan quake kills at least 48

The magnitude 7.6 tremor on New Year’s Day destroyed buildings, prompted evacuations and knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes.

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