Emperor Naruhito – Charm

Japan’s emperor marks his 65th birthday with a call to keep telling the tragedy of WWII to the young

Cs news4 months ago04 mins

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday Sunday, stressed the importance of telling the tragedy of World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to efforts to promote the understanding of history and the determination for peace as the world this year observes the 80th anniversary of the war’s end. “As…

Japan’s beloved former Empress Michiko marks her 90th birthday as she recovers from a broken leg

Cs news8 months ago04 mins

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s beloved former Empress Michiko received greetings from her relatives and palace officials to celebrate her 90th birthday Sunday as she steadily recovers from a broken leg, officials said. Michiko is the first commoner to become empress in modern Japanese history. Catholic-educated Michiko Shoda and then-Crown Prince Akihito married on April 10,…