Japanese Imperial Visit to the UK Postponed Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The Emperor and Empresses’ spring visit to the UK has been postponed until further notice following the outbreak of the new coronavirus and the worsening…
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Cans Containing “Air Of Departing Heisei Era” On Sale In Japan As Emperor’s Reign Comes To End
With the current current Japanese emperor Akihito’s 30-year reign (known as the Heisei Era) comes to a close, the country will enter what has been…
Japanese Government Announces “Reiwa” As New Era Name
Reiwa Announced As New Era At 11:30 p.m., Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga made an announcement that the new era beginning on May 1st, 2019,…
Tokyo Hotel Celebrates New Era And Emperor With Extravagant $900 “Golden Giant Burger”
Japan has seen its share of extravagant burgers–including Ghostbusters and pitch black Studio Ghibli burgers, but the Oak Door Steakhouse in Tokyo’s Grand Hyatt hotel…
Japanese Emperor Makes Rare Public Address Regarding Feelings, Talk Of Abdication
In a ten minute recorded video message, Emperor Akihito of Japan has addressed the public regarding the status of the Emperor as a symbol of…