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 ...)
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 ...)
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 ...)
Japan’s Emperor Akihito to abdicate, give way to son
TOKYO -- Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate, as Japan embraces the end of his reign with an emotion mixed with reminiscence and hopes for a new era. Akihito, 85, in a palace ritual Tuesday, will ... ( read original story ...)
5 things to know as Japan’s Emperor Akihito steps down
Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate the throne on Tuesday, marking the official transition from the “Heisei Era,” to the “Reiwa Era.” Heisei means “achieving peace.” Reiwa translates to “beautiful ... ( read original story ...)
Japan emperor: Akihito’s human touch
"So someone in the Household Agency leaked the information to NHK (Japan's national broadcaster). Then NHK broadcast news of the emperor's request." It was a huge scoop for Japan's national ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota has built itself a mini-Nurburgring
The 300 billion yen or ($3.6 billion Canadian) track is situated near Nagoya in central Japan. The location was chosen for its proximity to its global headquarters and R&D centre in Toyota City. ( read original story ...)
Visiting Tokyo’s Imperial Palace
The good news is you can join the country's biggest "after party" at ... will make their first public appearance in their new roles at their residence -- the historic Imperial Palace in Tokyo. In ... ( read original story ...)
Sleeman makes bid for Calgary’s Wild Rose Brewery
Both brewers confirmed to CBC News that Wild Rose shareholders will vote on whether to accept the purchase on May 9. Wild Rose is privately held. Sleeman is owned Sapporo Holdings Ltd. of Japan. A ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire, Subaru team up for One Lap of America
The 35th running of One Lap of America will feature the Travis vs. Bilko show, courtesy of Yokohama Tire and Subaru of America. Yokohama is sponsoring the two drivers in the contest, which runs May ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama and Subaru are taking another Lap of America
The 35th running of One Lap of America will feature the Travis vs. Bilko show, courtesy of Yokohama and Subaru of America. Yokohama is sponsoring the two drivers in the contest, which runs 4 to 11 May ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire’s Geolandar X-MT wins 2019 Red Dot award
Yokohama Tire’s announced that its Geolandar X-MT has earned a 2019 Red Dot Award in the Product Design category. This is the second major award the X-MT has garnered: it received the Good Design ... ( read original story ...)