Naruhito Assumes Title of Emperor of Japan, Starting New ‘Reiwa’ Era

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Prince William and Naruito, Emperor of Japan in n Minato Ward, Tokyo (cropped). Photo: British Embassy Tokyo / Alfie Goodrich.

Earlier in the day, former Emperor Akihito stepped down, becoming the first Japanese emperor in over 200 years to do so out of his own [Read More…]

Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito visits Thailand

Naruhito, Emperor of Japan
Naruhito, Emperor of Japan, in Brazil. Photo: Antonio Cruz/ABr.

BANGKOK, 26 June 2012 (NNT) – His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan arrived in Bangkok yesterday to commence his official visit to Southeast [Read More…]

Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra gives speech to business leaders in Tokyo

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Thailand News Breaking News. Image: TN.

TOKYO, 20 April 2012 (NNT) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today delivered a speech during a luncheon hosted by the Keidanren Business Federation and [Read More…]