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President Klaus Iohannis, on visit to Japan
Tokyo, October 20 - AGERPRES special correspondent Florentina Peia reports: President Klaus Iohannis, currently visiting Japan, will meet at Akasaka-Geihinkan Palace, on Monday, with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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Serbian president congratulates Japan's new emperor
Vucic sent his best wishes for success in the responsible duty and Japan's further progress, his office announced on Thursday.
Japan Has a New Emperor
Naruhito became the new emperor of Japan at midnight on Wednesday, taking on the world's oldest monarchy after the historic abdication of his father, Akihito.
Japan also begins the new imperial era of Reeva or "beautiful harmony" that will last, while Naruhito, 59, today, remains on the throne.
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End of an era as Japan's emperor abdicates
Emperor Akihito of Japan formally stepped down on April 30, the first abdication for 200 years in the world's oldest monarchy, as his son Naruhito prepared to take the Chrysanthemum Throne and usher in a new imperial era.
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Japan panel agrees on April 30, 2019 for emperor’s abdication
Emperor Akihito’s planned abdication - the first by a Japanese monarch in about two centuries - should take place on April 30, 2019, a special panel chaired by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agreed on Dec. 1.
The Emperor of Japan will Abdicate on 31 March 2019
83-year-old Emperor of Japan Akihito will abdicate on March 31, 2019, the Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun said today, quoting government sources.
Japan OKs emperor abdication regulation
Japan's lower house of parliament passed a bill on June 2 that allows ageing Emperor Akihito to step down, as it also called for a rare debate on the role of women in the male-dominated monarchy.
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India, Japan May Strike Nuclear Deal Soon
As India and Japan have decided to bolster defence ties in order to counter China's growing influence in Asia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to visit Tokyo for a two-day trip.
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Japans marks 70th anniversary of surrender, end of WWII
Japan marked the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II (and its unconditional surrender) on Saturday, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe avoiding a controversial visit to the Yasukuni shrine, which honors several war criminals along with the multitudes of other fallen Japanese.
According to AP, Abe instead prayed and laid flowers at a national cemetery for unnamed fallen soldiers.
Prince William swaps royal notes with Japan emperor
Britain's Prince William compared royal notes with Japan's imperial family on Febç 27 in the tradition-laden Imperial Palace that dominates central Tokyo.
The young scion of the House of Windsor was welcomed by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the entrance of the imposing palace, which is cut off from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo by a large moat.