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FILE PHOTO: Japan’s Emperor Akihito waits for the arrival of German President Christian Wulff at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo October 24, 2011. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo
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Princess Mako will lose her royal status, but the family
reportedly approves of her partner, Kei Komuro/ AP: Shizuo Kambayashi
Japanese Princess Gives up Royal Title to Marry Commoner
Tokyo, London- Princess Mako, the eldest granddaughter of Japanese Emperor Akihito, will wed a former classmate, the Imperial Household said on Sunday, confirming a marriage that will further deplete the royal family since she must become a commoner. The announcement...Caption:
The Japanes cabinet approved a bill allowing the abdication of Emperor Akihito. (Reuters)
Japan Approves Abdication of Aging Emperor Akihito
The Japanese cabinet approved on Friday a bill that allow Emperor Akihito to abdicate, the first to do so in 200 years. Citing his age and health, Akihito’s decision will allow his elder son Crown Prince Naruhito to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne. The 83-year-old...Caption:
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques leaves Japan after official visit (SPA)
Saudi King Meets Japan’s Emperor, Attends ‘Saudi-Japanese Vision 2030’ Forum
Tokyo- Japan’s Emperor Akihito awarded King Salman bin Abdulaziz the prestigious “Daisy High Medal”, in appreciation of his leading role on both the regional and international levels. King Salman met with the Japanese emperor on Tuesday in Tokyo. A statement from the...Caption:
Japanese Emperor Akihito receives Saudi deputy crown prince in Tokyo (SPA)