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Emperor Akihito: Japanese monarch declares historic abdication
Japan's Emperor Akihito has declared his abdication in a historic ... "I think the emperor is loved by the people," Morio Miyamoto told Reuters news agency. "His image is one of encouraging the people ... ( read original story ...)
Ryukyu pulls away in third quarter, eliminates Nagoya in series-deciding game
Jeff Ayres scored 17 points and Ryuichi Kishimoto had 16 as the Ryukyu Golden Kings topped the visiting Nagoya Diamond Dolphins 67-43 in Game 3 of their quarterfinal playoff series on Monday night. ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Emperor Akihito declares historic abdication
Japan's current law prohibits women from inheriting the throne ... "I think the emperor is loved by the people," Morio Miyamoto told Reuters news agency. "His image is one of encouraging the people, ... ( read original story ...)
Emperor announces abdication as Japan marks end of era
TOKYO -- Japanese Emperor Akihito announced his abdication at a palace ceremony Tuesday in his final address, as the nation embraced the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Emperor Akihito, 85, Abdicates Throne as First Japanese Royal to Step Down in 200 Years
Japan’s Emperor Akihito is abdicating on Tuesday, making way for his son to take the throne. Akihito, 85, announced his plan to step down due to health reasons in December 2017, marking the country’s ... ( read original story ...)
WeWork owner The We Company joins IPO stampede
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Japan Emperor Steps Down in First Abdication in Two Centuries
His unprecedented apologies for the wartime aggression launched in the name of his father, Hirohito -- posthumously named the Emperor Showa -- helped ease often fraught relations with neighbors China ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Hotels for Every Budget: 4 of Our Top Picks for Hotels in the Ueno Area – Sorted by Traveler Category!
So you'll see hotels suitable for families on sightseeing tours or solo travelers on business trips. Best part? These are all lodgings that come highly recommended and are widely used by many other ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Emperor Akihito, 85, starts abdication rituals
Japanese are cashing in and coughing up to mark a new ... Tony Dokoupil obtained some of the sensitive data, thanks to a whistleblower. CBS News contributor and physicist Michio Kaku joins CBSN's ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese emperor: Akihito begins historic abdication
However, Japan's current law restricts females from inheriting the ... "I think the emperor is loved by the people," Morio Miyamoto told Reuters news agency. "His image is one of encouraging the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Emperor to Step Down in First Abdication for Two Centuries
How Japan’s First Abdication in 202 Years Will Work Japan became the developed world’s fastest-aging country during his reign and it managed disasters that included the 1995 earthquake that devastated ... ( read original story ...)
Abdication of Japan’s Emperor, Who Put a Human Face on the Monarchy
Akihito and Michiko traveled across Japan, and were a consoling presence particularly after disasters. They visited the Kobe region after the 1995 earthquake that killed close to 6,500 people, ... ( read original story ...)
How the Japanese get kids emergency ready for any disaster
What are the activities? Here are three that show you how the Japanese prep their kids to handle emergencies. 1. Extinguish the fire. When a major earthquake strikes, it may cause damage to ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Wins 2019 Red Dot Award
Yokohama Tire recently announced that its GEOLANDAR X-MT tire has won the 2019 Red Dot award in the Product Design category. This is the second time that the aggressive off-road X-MT tire has been ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Emperor to Step Down in First Abdication Since 1817
(Bloomberg) -- Japanese Emperor Akihito will end his three-decade reign on Tuesday, voluntarily stepping down due to health concerns to make way for his son in the country’s first abdication of the ... ( read original story ...)