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The damage at Yatsushiro Shrine after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture, Japan, in July. Photo: Reuters
An aerial view of damage to the Kyushu Expressway in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto prefecture, Japan, after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake, in July. Photo: Kyodo/Reuters
Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave during a tree-planting ceremony in the western Japan city of Okayama in 2024. Photo: Kyodo
Japan

Japan enlists royal visit, subsidies to revive tourism in quake-hit Kyushu

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to visit Kumamoto as the government rolls out travel subsidies to win back visitors following July’s quake.

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Asian Games open with sparkling ceremony, message of unity after chaotic build-up

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Video | Japan revises law to expand imperial family

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Japan changes rules to save shrinking monarchy, but bars female emperors

A revised imperial law keeps the long-standing male-only succession system, defying public support for female emperors.

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Japanese Emperor Naruhito (second right) and other imperial family members attend an event at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo in 2024. Photo: Kyodo
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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

Over 20 million people in Japan practice a Radio Taiso session at least once a week in a country with one of the highest life expectancies.

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Video | Is Japan ready for a female emperor?

A new poll shows most Japanese support a woman ascending to the Chrysanthemum Throne, even as the prime minister proposes a plan that preserves the male-line succession.

A new poll shows most Japanese support a woman ascending to the Chrysanthemum Throne, even as the prime minister proposes a plan that preserves the male-line succession.
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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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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.

Jun Miura, Japan’s consul general to Hong Kong, speaks at a reception to celebrate Emperor Naruhito’s 66th birthday. Photo: Lo Hoi-ying
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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
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‘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.

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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’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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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.

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, accompanied by other imperial family members, waves to audience members during his birthday celebration at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on February 23. Photo: AP
Japan

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.

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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.

Japan

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
King Charles III

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.

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