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Akihito Abdicates the Throne as Japan Marks End of Era

TOKYO — Japanese head of state Akihito announced his abdication at a palace ceremony on April 30 in his final address, as the nation embraced the end of his reign ...

April 30, 2019BY The Associated Press
Philippine Leader Welcomes Japan’s Emperor as Ties Blossom

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III gave a red-carpet welcome to Japan's emperor Wednesday in a sign of blossoming ...

January 27, 2016BY The Associated Press

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