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Royal Family News => Jordan => Topic started by: sharon on July 11, 2004, 07:09:00 PM

Title: Japanese Monarchy: Articles from 2004-2005
Post by: sharon on July 11, 2004, 07:09:00 PM

http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/speci...pagina_3_1.html (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/specials/japaneseroyal/pagina_3_1.html)
Title: Princess Masako
Post by: ~Sophia~ on July 11, 2004, 07:35:11 PM
Thanks,bobby8_sharon.It's sad that people are giving her a hard time because she didn't produce a male heir.
Title: Suggestion of divorce for Japanese royals.
Post by: ~Sophia~ on July 19, 2004, 04:13:26 PM
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2004/...19/japanroyals/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2004/07/19/japanroyals/)
Quote"Most young Japanese women see Princess Masako's situation as similar to Princess Diana's," he explains.
Title: Princess Masako
Post by: sharon on July 21, 2004, 03:10:20 PM
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/04/23/...ain613460.shtml (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/04/23/world/main613460.shtml)
Title: Suggestion of divorce for Japanese royals.
Post by: AmericanGoddess on July 27, 2004, 08:59:18 PM
I really feel bad for her. Everyone deserves happiness.
Title: Japan's Sad Princess.
Post by: ~Sophia~ on July 31, 2004, 12:15:44 AM
I'm so sad that Masako is having a hard time.Why can't some people give her a break???
Here's an article along with a video.
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/07/30/...ain633183.shtml (http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/07/30/eveningnews/main633183.shtml)
Title: Japan's Sad Princess.
Post by: Iris on July 31, 2004, 12:22:22 PM
yeah, I agree. it is very sad. This happens to more people in her position, don't you think? I mean the woman/man that the (future) king/queen marries, is  often depressed cuz they feel useless. They were all very highly educated people having important jobs with huge responsibilties and when they marry they can't do anything anymore.

The two examples that I recall both happen to be dutch, but apperantly it happens outside of holland too (like Japan). First: prince Bernhard (married to late princess (former queen Juliana)) and then late prince Claus (married to queen Beatrix). They both suffered from depressions, I can imagine they would.

Sad sad sad story. :unsure:  
Title: Japan's Sad Princess.
Post by: sharon on August 06, 2004, 05:16:54 PM
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/eas...w/89239/1/.html (http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/eastasia/view/89239/1/.html)
Title: Japan's Sad Princess.
Post by: Iris on August 08, 2004, 07:14:02 PM
Its finally been admitted now. Poor thing. Personal happiness, it must have been such a newsfalsh that that doesn't always come natural in those circumstances!! <_<

http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/world/2723178 (http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/world/2723178)

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp...w/99156/1/.html (http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/99156/1/.html)
Title: Japan's Sad Princess.
Post by: Iris on August 13, 2004, 12:00:34 PM
american woman claims throne for Aiko (http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=1&id=308619) <_<

wish that people would mind their own business.

Title: Masako stays home as husband travels to Brunei.
Post by: ~Sophia~ on September 10, 2004, 07:56:41 PM
:(
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2004/...4/09/08/masako/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2004/09/08/masako/)
Title: Princess Masako
Post by: sharon on October 04, 2004, 06:34:11 PM
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2004/...4/10/04/masako/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2004/10/04/masako/)
Title: Princess Masako
Post by: ~Sophia~ on October 04, 2004, 08:05:41 PM
Quotehttp://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2004/...4/10/04/masako/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2004/10/04/masako/)
That's great!
Title: The Emperor and Empress of Japan
Post by: Cervantes on November 10, 2004, 02:02:27 AM
"The Japanese Imperial family is the oldest hereditary monarchy in the world. The family's lineage dates back to the sixth century BC, though the title of Tenno (emperor) or Sumera-Mikoto (heavenly sovereign) was assumed by rulers in the sixth or seventh century and has been used since."

The Emperor and Empress of today:
Emperor Akihito (Heisei), who acceded the throne on January 7, 1989, upon the death of his father, the Emperor Hirohito (posthumously Emperor Showa), was born in Tokyo on December 23, 1933 (this date is now a national holiday). He graduated from Gakushuin University, the favoured institute for all royals, in 1956.
In 1959, he married Shoda Michiko (1934~ ) a valedictorian graduate in English Literature of Tokyo's University of the Sacred Heart (Seishin Jyoshi Daigaku).

Reference(s): 1 (http://www.royalty.nu/Asia/Japan/)
Title: The Emperor and Empress of Japan
Post by: Windsor on November 10, 2004, 05:36:09 PM
Thank you :)
(Gracias :) )
Title: Japan's Princess Sayako to Wed
Post by: kwanfan on November 16, 2004, 07:38:56 PM
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2004/...princesssayako/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2004/11/15/princesssayako/) Congrats to the couple!  :partytime:  
Title: Japan's Princess Sayako to Wed
Post by: Windsor on November 16, 2004, 09:47:59 PM
:partytime: Thanks kwanfan :partytime:  
Title: Japanese emperor speaks of family strife
Post by: Windsor on December 24, 2004, 10:01:18 PM
Japanese emperor speaks of family strife

News (http://www.washtimes.com/upi-breaking/20041223-104201-9556r.htm)
Title: Hundreds attend funeral of Japanese princess
Post by: ~Sophia~ on December 26, 2004, 08:57:13 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/a...al_041226182711 (http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/afp/20041226/en_afp/japanroyal_041226182711)
Pictures
http://picture.belga.be/cgi-bin/belgapict/...ries/96487.html (http://picture.belga.be/cgi-bin/belgapict/belgapicture.sh?ACTIE=DETAIL&FILE=/galleries/96487.html)
Wow,I think this is the first time Princess Masako has been seen in public.It's sad that she had to be in that state though. :(  
Title: Hundreds attend funeral of Japanese princess
Post by: Beebs on December 31, 2004, 04:16:11 AM
How sad!
Title: Hundreds attend funeral of Japanese princess
Post by: ~Sophia~ on December 31, 2004, 03:04:04 PM
Princess Masako returning to public eye
http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2004/...princessmasako/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2004/12/31/princessmasako/)
Title: adoption japanese heir
Post by: Iris on January 24, 2005, 07:54:30 PM
I read in a paper this morning the following, it's translated, and I can't find the link, so I guess it won't really matter.
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adoption should save Japanese monarchy

TOKIO - Japan is considering to allow the Japanese emperial family to adopt a male heir. That has been announced by the Japanese conservative newspaper Sankei Shimbun yesterday, based on information given by sources from within the court of the emperial family.

The 2 sons of emperor Akihito only have daughters and according to the Japanese law only a male heir can inherit the throne. To avoid a crisis, the government would be considering allowing adoption of a descendant of members of the emperial family who, after WWII have lost their titels.

The government has formed a commission to investigate the problem. The members will convene tomorrow for the first time and have to report later this year to prime minister Koizumi.

Since the birth of prince Akishino in 1965 there has not been born a baby-boy. Akishino and his wife have 2 daughters. His older brother, Naruhito, has a 3 year-old daughter.
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thsi doesn't make any sense, does it?  they WOULD change the law to enable a far descendant to inherit the throne, but they would NOT change the law to let a direct descendant inherit the throne.........

would it even cross their minds how pathetic that is??  :o  :rolleyes:  <_<  :angry:
Title: adoption japanese heir
Post by: Katana101 on January 25, 2005, 01:10:33 AM
I've heard that the Japanese monarcy is very rigid. But my goodness. <_<
Queen elizabeth has ruled for 50+ years and hell didn't freeze over.
If they adopt an heir, i will not be happy. (not like my opinion matters to them :P ) but modernization is affecting all monacrhies and Japan should "jump on the bandwagon."

Quotethsi doesn't make any sense, does it? they WOULD change the law to enable a far descendant to inherit the throne, but they would NOT change the law to let a direct descendant inherit the throne.........
Makes no sense to me.
Title: adoption japanese heir
Post by: kitkat on January 25, 2005, 09:23:55 AM
I think that if they had absolutly NO heirs to the throne adoption is fine, but seriously I agree that it's ridiculous to change the law to allow an adobted child to be the heir over a girl who is actually related. It's just creepy, really.
Title: Masako may attend Special Olympics opening
Post by: ~Sophia~ on January 25, 2005, 11:10:33 PM
It's nice that Masako is starting to come out more.I hope she'll have fun at the Olympics.
http://asia.news.yahoo.com/050121/kyodo/d87o9m7o0.html (http://asia.news.yahoo.com/050121/kyodo/d87o9m7o0.html)
Title: Japan debates female succession
Post by: ~Sophia~ on January 25, 2005, 11:12:43 PM
Go for Princess Aiko succeeding.Masako shouldn't be forced to do something that she can't do.It's not her fault too.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-paci...fic/4205427.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4205427.stm)
View on Masako and her condition
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/pop_...iage/html/1.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/pop_ups/04/asia_pac_tokyo_views_on_masako_and_marriage/html/1.stm)
Title: Masako may attend Special Olympics opening
Post by: Iris on January 26, 2005, 10:36:14 AM
QuoteMasako is starting to come out more.
I think all that needs to be changed is to allow her daughter to succeed. then I think Masako will be back in business in no time.  :rolleyes:  
Title: Masako may attend Special Olympics opening
Post by: Windsor on January 26, 2005, 11:11:34 AM
QuoteI think all that needs to be changed is to allow her daughter to succeed.
That bill is currently going throught parliament (I think)

And I do hope that one day she can succeed the Throne :)  ;)  
Title: Masako may attend Special Olympics opening
Post by: ~Sophia~ on January 26, 2005, 01:11:24 PM
It's time Japan gets a female monarch! :woo:  
Title: Masako may attend Special Olympics opening
Post by: Windsor on January 26, 2005, 02:23:06 PM
QuoteEMPRESS OF JAPAN

EMPRESS OF JAPAN (Nice title) ^_^  :D  
Title: Masako may attend Special Olympics opening
Post by: Iris on January 26, 2005, 03:40:14 PM
Quote
QuoteI think all that needs to be changed is to allow her daughter to succeed.
That bill is currently going throught parliament (I think)

And I do hope that one day she can succeed the Throne :)  ;)
I sure hope that bill will be passed and put into force before that nothing kiddo is going to be adopted by anyone.  :angry:  
Title: Japan relooking law
Post by: Windsor on February 01, 2005, 05:33:25 PM
Japan relooking law

Channel NewAsia (http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/eastasia/view/130270/1/.html)
Title: Masako resumes duties outside Tokyo
Post by: princessintraining on February 15, 2005, 03:39:33 PM
Arcticle from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/...princessmasako/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/02/15/princessmasako/)
Title: Princess Aiko is to be heir to Japan throne
Post by: ~Sophia~ on February 22, 2005, 04:32:55 AM
Finally.Japan accepts a Japanese heir. B)
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/050222/325/fcyfy.html (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/050222/325/fcyfy.html)
Title: Princess Aiko is to be heir to Japan throne
Post by: kitkat on February 22, 2005, 06:24:44 AM
Woot! Iris will be thrilled!


(Where is Iris, by the way? :unsure: )
Title: Princess Aiko is to be heir to Japan throne
Post by: Ladybee on February 22, 2005, 01:01:16 PM
Very good news, but I'll wait until the official announcement.

Anyway, so glad for Masako and Aiko becoming Crown Princess!!  :wub:  
Title: Princess Aiko is to be heir to Japan throne
Post by: Windsor on February 22, 2005, 01:05:52 PM
This is great news!!!!
Title: Princess Aiko is to be heir to Japan throne
Post by: britannia on February 22, 2005, 02:32:46 PM
that's really good to hear! since aiko's birth i wanted that they change the law. i hope that masako will turn better now!  :)  
Title: Princess Aiko is to be heir to Japan throne
Post by: HM Queen Cheryl on February 22, 2005, 02:44:22 PM
It's about time. I love japan though. I'd vote for first born male or female.
:wub:  
Title: Princess Aiko is to be heir to Japan throne
Post by: princessintraining on February 22, 2005, 03:39:06 PM
Arcticle from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/...2/princessaiko/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/02/22/princessaiko/)
Title: Princess Aiko is to be heir to Japan throne
Post by: Katana101 on February 23, 2005, 03:33:13 AM
Hooray!! I'm glad. Indeed history has taught us that women can be great leaders. Now Princess Aiko can join Princess Victoria (Sweden) as a female heir.

(Isn't she such a cute little girl) :flirt:
Princess Aiko and mom (http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/english/doc/2004-07/31/xin_550701311023546752813.jpg)
Title: Prince Naruhito apologises
Post by: princessintraining on February 23, 2005, 04:56:43 PM
Picture and Caption from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/im...05¤tImg=2 (http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/imgNewsinpics/index_hello.html?currentDay=23-02-2005¤tImg=2)
Title: Princess Aiko is to be heir to Japan throne
Post by: Beebs on February 24, 2005, 02:14:24 AM
Very Cool! :D  
Title: Masako sparks concern by cancelling Nagano trip
Post by: Windsor on March 01, 2005, 01:39:55 PM
Masako sparks concern by cancelling Nagano trip

QuoteHopes for the recovery of Japan's Crown Princess Masako were dealt a blow at the weekend after she cancelled a public appearance.

Hello! (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/03/01/princessmasako/)
Title: Malaysian King visits Japan
Post by: princessintraining on March 07, 2005, 10:41:54 PM
Picture and Caption from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/im...05¤tImg=5 (http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/imgNewsinpics/index_hello.html?currentDay=07-03-2005¤tImg=5)
Title: Official pics of Japan's Princess Nori released
Post by: princessintraining on March 16, 2005, 03:40:23 PM
Picture and Caption from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/im...05¤tImg=4 (http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/imgNewsinpics/index_hello.html?currentDay=16-03-2005¤tImg=4)
Title: Japenese royals prepare for engagement ceremony
Post by: princessintraining on March 18, 2005, 02:46:53 PM
Article from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/...18/japanroyals/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/03/18/japanroyals/)
Title: Japan's Princess betrothed at 35
Post by: ~Sophia~ on March 19, 2005, 03:57:21 PM
Congrats to the couple!
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/050319/325/fekdb.html (http://uk.news.yahoo.com/050319/325/fekdb.html)
Title: Japan's Princess betrothed at 35
Post by: princessintraining on March 21, 2005, 05:12:09 PM
Article from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/...princesssayako/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/03/21/princesssayako/)
Title: Japanese Royals view Expo
Post by: princessintraining on March 23, 2005, 02:48:17 PM
Picture and Caption from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/im...05¤tImg=7 (http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/imgNewsinpics/index_hello.html?currentDay=23-03-2005¤tImg=7)
Title: Masako absent from Imperial visit to Expo
Post by: princessintraining on March 24, 2005, 02:08:47 PM
Article from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/...3/24/japanexpo/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/03/24/japanexpo/)
Title: Japan Royals welcome French President
Post by: princessintraining on March 28, 2005, 03:23:42 PM
Picture and Caption from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/im...05¤tImg=3 (http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/imgNewsinpics/index_hello.html?currentDay=28-03-2005¤tImg=3)
Title: Crown Prince Naruhito Attends Memorial for Pope
Post by: princessintraining on April 08, 2005, 03:16:23 PM
Picture and Caption from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/im...05¤tImg=1 (http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/imgNewsinpics/index_hello.html?currentDay=08-04-2005¤tImg=1)
Title: Masako A No-show At Royal Garden Party
Post by: princessintraining on April 13, 2005, 02:11:35 PM
Article from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/...3/emperorparty/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/04/13/emperorparty/)
Title: Naruhito Meets Popular Royal Couples Solo
Post by: princessintraining on April 18, 2005, 03:06:55 PM
Article from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/...princenaruhito/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/04/18/princenaruhito/)
Title: Hats Off To Mary And Maxima As They Charm Japan
Post by: princessintraining on April 19, 2005, 02:13:40 PM
Article from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/travel/2005/0.../royalsinjapan/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/travel/2005/04/19/royalsinjapan/)
Title: Japanese Emporer Announces Euro Trip
Post by: princessintraining on April 26, 2005, 07:34:02 PM
Picture and Caption from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/im...05¤tImg=5 (http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/imgNewsinpics/index_hello.html?currentDay=25-04-2005¤tImg=5)
Title: Akihito And Michiko Explore Ireland
Post by: princessintraining on May 12, 2005, 11:16:14 PM
Article from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/travel/2005/0...apaneseireland/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/travel/2005/05/09/japaneseireland/)
Title: Akihito And Michiko Explore Ireland
Post by: Lala87 on May 13, 2005, 09:51:18 PM
Its nice to see that Masako was there to send them off. She looks healthy in the picture, I hope she is feeling better even if it is just a little.  :)  
Title: Crown Princess Masako On The Road To Recovery
Post by: princessintraining on May 16, 2005, 07:18:31 PM
Article from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/...5/05/16/masako/ (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/05/16/masako/)
Title: Akihito And Michiko Explore Ireland
Post by: princessintraining on May 16, 2005, 07:19:24 PM
Picture and Caption from Hello! Magazine

http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/im...05¤tImg=7 (http://www.hellomagazine.com/newsinpics/imgNewsinpics/index_hello.html?currentDay=13-05-2005¤tImg=7)
Title: Japan Emperor visits WWII island
Post by: Windsor on June 27, 2005, 08:46:51 AM
Japan Emperor visits WWII island

QuoteJapan's Emperor Akihito has arrived on the island of Saipan to pay respects at a memorial to the country's war dead.

BBC News (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4625317.stm)

Japanese Government (http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/index-e.html)
Title: Japan Emperor visits WWII island
Post by: Windsor on June 29, 2005, 03:38:44 PM
Japan's emperor mourns WWII dead

QuoteJapan's Emperor Akihito has paid tribute to the victims of fierce fighting on the Pacific island of Saipan during World War II.

BBC News (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4628947.stm)

I wonder, what he might have been thinking when paying tribute? ;)

1 (http://img292.echo.cx/img292/982/531569809hd.jpg)
2 (http://img292.echo.cx/img292/6762/531569916bb.jpg)
3 (http://img292.echo.cx/img292/788/531569927sb.jpg)
4 (http://img292.echo.cx/img292/4191/531569971op.jpg)
Title: Japan Contemplates About Royal Future
Post by: Lala87 on July 08, 2005, 01:06:05 AM
Japan contemplates princess taking throne  (http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2005-07-06-japan-princess_x.htm)

Things look good for Aiko, I hope it happens and I'm glad the majority of Japanese citizens hope so too!  :D  
Title: Japan Contemplates About Royal Future
Post by: Jenee on July 09, 2005, 06:16:06 PM
QuoteThis fall, a government commission is expected to recommend that Japan scrap a law that forbids female heirs from taking the Chrysanthemum Throne — a move that would clear the way for Aiko's ascension, provide a symbolic victory for women's rights in Japan and enrage the country's small but influential nationalist right wing.
I really hope it happens!
Title: Japan Contemplates About Royal Future
Post by: aroyalfan on July 09, 2005, 07:57:34 PM
It's about time.  I wish they'd do the same with the British monarchy, so that an oldest girl child won't have to be superceded by a younger brother to be the heir.
Title: Japan Contemplates About Royal Future
Post by: Lala87 on July 09, 2005, 09:55:25 PM
Diehards in search of a man to stop little Princess Aiko becoming Empress (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-1684714,00.html)

It seems it will not go so smoothly as I thought at first, the conservatives of the throne seem to really want to keep her from taking the throne.  :unsure:  
Title: Japan Contemplates About Royal Future
Post by: aroyalfan on July 09, 2005, 11:11:09 PM
QuoteDiehards in search of a man to stop little Princess Aiko becoming Empress (http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-1684714,00.html)

It seems it will not go so smoothly as I thought at first, the conservatives of the throne seem to really want to keep her from taking the throne.  :unsure:
Oooh, those conservatives won't stop to put up a fight, but, c'mon, it's the 21st century!  :rolleyes:  Go Aiko go!  :D

QuoteBut men such as Mr Takeda would have a hard time winning over the public. Opinion polls show that 80 per cent of Japanese, including the Prime Minister, Junichiro Koizumi, support a future Empress Aiko.



Title: Japan Contemplates About Royal Future
Post by: Beebs on July 09, 2005, 11:32:23 PM
WOW...just think back on all the history surrounding this subject. I feel lucky to be living in a time were I can see the first female will take the throne in Japan, it's beautiful.  
Title: Khaleda calls on Emperor Akihito
Post by: Windsor on July 17, 2005, 03:14:49 PM
Khaleda calls on Emperor Akihito

QuotePrime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia on Friday paid a courtesy call on Japanese Emperor Akihito at the Imperial Palace on the concluding day of her five-day official visit to Japan.

News (http://nation.ittefaq.com/artman/publish/article_20066.shtml)
Title: Crown Princess Masako returns to duties
Post by: Windsor on July 20, 2005, 07:39:51 PM
Crown Princess Masako returns to duties

QuoteNearly two years after withdrawing from public life due to a stress-related disorder, Crown Princess Masako of Japan has resumed limited official duties, making a day trip to the World Expo in Aichi province.

Hello! (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/07/20/princessmasako/)

:yay:  
Title: Crown Princess Masako returns to duties
Post by: aroyalfan on July 20, 2005, 07:44:40 PM
Oh I'm glad she's somewhat back in the scene!  :D  
Title: Crown Princess Masako returns to duties
Post by: Lala87 on July 20, 2005, 08:13:13 PM
I'm glad to see that  she is getting her health back.  :)  
Title: Crown Princess Masako returns to duties
Post by: Jenee on July 21, 2005, 02:55:29 AM
she looks very good. i am glad to see she's getting better. hopefully, since they are trying to change the law of succession, she'll be feeling less stress.

BBC News (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/4700703.stm)

QuoteThe succession crisis is the most serious in Japan in centuries, and has forced the government to consider changing the male-only succession law.
Title: Yushchenko meets with Japanese Emperor Akihito
Post by: Windsor on July 23, 2005, 08:39:32 PM
Yushchenko meets with Japanese Emperor Akihito

QuoteUkrainian President Viktor Yushchenko and his wife Kateryna met with the Japanese imperial couple in Tokyo on Friday.

News (http://www.interfax.ru/e/B/politics/28.html?id_issue=11353321)
Title: Crown Princess Masako returns to duties
Post by: Windsor on July 23, 2005, 08:41:35 PM
Japan's absent princess steps out

QuotePRINCESS Masako, Japan's troubled future empress, has attended an official event outside Tokyo for the first time in 20months, raising hopes she is overcoming her lengthy stress-induced illness.

The Australian. (http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,15997922%255E2703,00.html)

:)  
Title: Japan Contemplates About Royal Future
Post by: Windsor on July 27, 2005, 01:15:11 AM
News (http://www.forbes.com/finance/feeds/afx/2005/07/26/afx2157109.html)

Title: Japan advised to prepare way for reigning empress
Post by: Windsor on July 28, 2005, 01:55:01 PM
Japan advised to prepare way for a reigning empress

QuoteJapan should break with more than 2,000 years of tradition and allow an empress to reign, according to a panel of experts appointed by the government.

News (http://www.news.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/07/27/wjapan27.xml)

:)  
Title: Japan advised to prepare way for reigning empress
Post by: Lala87 on July 28, 2005, 09:23:07 PM
Yay! One more obstacle defeated.  ^_^  
Title: Japan advised to prepare way for reigning empress
Post by: ~Sophia~ on July 28, 2005, 10:48:55 PM
I'm so happy that Japan are finally realizing that it's okay to be modern.
Nowadays,women are standing neck-to-neck with men,and are even more successful than some men ~ with equal opportunities.
I hope Princess Masako will finally be able to relax.
Title: Japan advised to prepare way for reigning empress
Post by: Jenee on July 29, 2005, 03:09:31 AM
me too! I think that this will be very pivitol in for her health
Title: Family Vacation
Post by: Jenee on August 12, 2005, 12:27:20 AM
Hello! (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/08/10/masako/)

QuoteAlthough the crown princess has still not fully returned to official duties, she was looking relaxed and happy as she and her husband prepared to start their vacation

Photo of Nasu Imperial Villa (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/JeneeB53/Japanese%20Imperial%20Family/07ph-88.jpg)

The original villa was built in 1926, and an additional one was built in 1935
Title: Naruhito Meets A Heavy Metal Fan
Post by: Wombat on August 19, 2005, 11:07:23 AM
Naruhito Meets A Heavy Metal Fan (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/08/18/princenaruhito/)
QuoteThousands of years of tradition came face to face with the beings of the future on Thursday, when the heir to the Chrysanthemum throne met a group of humanoid robots in Tokyo.
Title: Naruhito Meets A Heavy Metal Fan
Post by: Jenee on August 20, 2005, 02:15:12 AM
Ah, man Woms, u beat me to it!! (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/08/18/princenaruhito/)

:)
Title: Emperor offers condolences to Bush for victims.
Post by: Wombat on September 07, 2005, 11:17:21 PM
Emperor offers condolences to Bush for hurricane victims (http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=1&id=348331)
QuoteEmperor Akihito has expressed his condolences to U.S. President George W Bush for the deaths of people in the southern U.S. states that were hit by a powerful hurricane last week, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said Tuesday.
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Title: Prince Tomohito visit Turkey open archaeology cent
Post by: royalfamily on September 16, 2005, 01:49:17 PM
http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&...cat=1&id=349457 (http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=1&id=349457)
Title: Masako. Princess to its grief
Post by: royalfamily on September 16, 2005, 04:54:20 PM
http://www.epoca.es/node_464.jsp?id_produc...d_categoria=122 (http://www.epoca.es/node_464.jsp?id_producto=9207&id_categoria=122)

A book of imminent appearance relates the inheriting calvario of la  consorte of Japan, undergone victim of the rigidity of the Court of the Crisantemo.

There is no doubt that the inheriting princess worldwide is giving who to speak years in the last. The one that these do not belong already to the royalty, as well as the new forms of life have provoked a series of problems with which the real houses are fighting as they can. The case of Lady Di was paradigmático.

Mette-Marit - who was going to say a thing thus, years ago incorporated to the marriage the son whom it had as a single person. In Spain we have had more luck, although we have not let watch at Doña Letizia with magnifying glass. Between all those cases, the one of princess Masako of Japan has special connotations. Because the own Japanese monarchy is special, and by the consequences that it is having for the own Masako, that has undergone serious psychological crises.

The case of Masako has taken to that is seen it like a "catched butterfly", according to the book of Martin Fritz and Yoko Kobayashi, who Aguilar removes to the street this week. The history of Masako overflows much with the scope of the personnel. It is putting on the rug the possibilities of modernization of a specially traditionalistic monarchy as she is the Japanese.

Been born in 1963, Masako Owada (last name as a single person that lost when entering the imperial family) belongs, evidently, to a family of high class. His father, Hisashi Owada, were a high civil employee of the Ministry of Outer Subjects that was destined in the USSR and the United States.

In this second Masako country it passed its adolescence and the first youth. It studied Economic Sciences in Harvard and, soon, the prestigious University of Tokyo, the quarry which leaves the elite of the Japanese State. It made a course of posgrado in Oxford and worked - with brilliance and great dedication, according to all the testimonies like diplomat in the Ministry of Outer Subjects of its country. A young brilliant with a shining future.

It was 22 years old when the civil employees of the imperial house paid attention to her to include it in the package of candidates to wife of the prince. Because, yes, in Japan civil employees dedicated to that task exist.

The subject is not understood if other characteristics of the Japanese monarchy do not consider, like well which have existed the official concubines until entered century XX. The explanation is in the absolute necessity that the emperor generates a son man, the only one that can happen to him. The concubines no longer exist, but the wife of the emperor has, before any other, the mission to bring to the world that son man. Something that, until (and already it has exceeded the 40) has not obtained Masako now, which is in the base of its personal tragedy.

The fact that the matchmaking civil employees put the eyes on her was not something as flattering as it can assume at first sight. As much or more than in Madrid, in Japan the children no longer want to be princess. The young people of good family, with a promising professional future, personal freedom and comfortable economic situation, find preferable that golden perspective of yuppies who the confinement in the imperial palace, overwhelmed of obligations and restrictive norms.

Apparently, there have been cases of some of these yuppies in blossoming that, to the knowledge investigated by the imperial celestines, made the suitcases and it went of the country.

Masako did not arrive at as much, but much thought to it. If it yielded finally it was by the precedent which they had seated who were going to be their fathers-in-law, present emperors, Akihito and Michiko, who already had taken some steps towards modernity, and by the sincere love that the good one of Naruhito, its pretendiente, knew to wake up in her.

Once detected by the finders of princess, Masako had to be presented/displayed prince Naruhito. Nothing intimate, of course. A reception with more than one hundred guests was a good occasion. This one appeared when infant Elena de Borbón visited Japan in October of the 86. There it was Masako, with its short hair, its cheeks regordetas, dressed in a dark and confused blue suit among other 40 twentyish unmarried ones.

One was not only about which Naruhito knew candidates, but which these were evaluated by the turn civil employees. Of the others we do not know anything (who remembers eliminated in Operation the Triumph?), but Masako passed the test with note.

An adviser of palace, Shigemitsu Giving, anything less than old constitutional judge, wrote in his newspaper: "the Masako young lady charming, was amused and jovial. Another observer said that ' he was as if he took a light in corazón'. And, most important, the own Naruhito was also made an impression. Masako seemed to him "an almost celestial woman".

By Angel Alive.
Title: Japanese Prince visit Turkey to open archaeology
Post by: royalfamily on September 17, 2005, 03:14:08 PM
http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/92952004.htm (http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/92952004.htm)
Title: Attestation ceremony
Post by: Windsor on September 21, 2005, 04:57:32 PM
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi receives a certificate from Emperor Akihito  during an attestation ceremony of his premiership at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo September 21, 2005.

Picture (http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a242/Royal-Windsor/r2567792044.jpg)
Title: Japanese royalty will come to the country
Post by: royalfamily on September 28, 2005, 04:24:03 PM
http://www.laprensagrafica.com/nacion/312508.asp (http://www.laprensagrafica.com/nacion/312508.asp)

Japanese royalty will come to the country

Ruth M. Cross
nacion@laprensa.com.sv

The princes of Japan, Masahito Hitachi and his wife Hanako Hitachi, will visit the country next week, from October 5 until October 8. During his demurrage they will meet the president of the Republic, Elías Antonio Saca, and besides they will travel to some tourist places.

The prince, son of the emperor Showa, also will support meetings with representatives of universities and cultural sectors.

The presence of the members of the Japanese nobility is a part of the cycle of approaches between the Asian country and the Central American region.

In last August, Central America and Japan reminded to intensify the commercial and cultural exchange in the summit of the system of Central American integration.

In fact, the Salvadorian vice-president, Ann Vilma of Sweeping, travelled last month to Tokyo to sign an agreement between the Central American isthmus and the Asian country.

Of Sweeping he said that the approach like Central American block with Japan caused a " excellent impression ", since it represents a market of 47 million inhabitants.

Long diplomatic relation

El Salvador and Japan support diplomatic relation for seventy years, for it it is not of missing the political bonds between both.

El Salvador has already compromised his vote to support Japan as permanent member of the Council of Security of the United Nations.

In four days that the imperial family will remain, he will be useful to visit the museum Tin Marín, the ruins of Jewel of Cerén, the White House in Chalchuapa and the national park Saburo Hirao, where they will sow trees, as informóla Chancellery.  
Title: Prince Mikasa Of Japan In Kirsehir
Post by: royalfamily on October 02, 2005, 09:12:03 AM
prince mikasa (http://www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?id=72793)
Title: Princess Sayako to wed
Post by: Jenee on October 05, 2005, 03:07:11 PM
Hello! (http://hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/10/05/princesssayako/)

QuotePrincess Sayako of Japan continues to celebrate traditional wedding rites in the run-up to her nuptials as on Wednesday the Imperial Palace formally set the date for her big day.

Princess Sayako in green dress (http://hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/10/05/princesssayako/imgs/sayako-dop3a.jpg)
Title: Japan panel wants women on throne
Post by: ilovewilliam on October 25, 2005, 03:12:36 PM
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-paci...fic/4374568.stm (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4374568.stm)
Title: Japanese prince wants women kept off throne
Post by: royalfamily on November 04, 2005, 12:42:57 AM
japanese prince (http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20051103.wjapan1103/BNStory/International/)
Title: Japanese prince wants women kept off throne
Post by: Jenee on November 04, 2005, 01:41:44 AM
:rolleyes:  
Title: Princess Sayako to wed
Post by: Jenee on November 09, 2005, 12:57:30 AM
Royal Archive (http://www.royalarchive.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1579&Itemid=2)

QuoteIt's a fairytale in reverse.

Her Imperial Highness Princess Sayako of Japan, scion of one of the world's oldest monarchies, will marry her commoner fiancé on November 15, becoming plain Mrs Sayako Kuroda.

Marriage to Yoshiki Kuroda, a Tokyo urban planner, means the only daughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko must leave the sequestered environment of the Imperial family for a new life as a housewife.

QuoteSince her engagement, Sayako has taken driving lessons, in an apparent attempt to fit in with her racing-car enthusiast fiancé, and has also brushed up her cooking skills. She may also be assigned an adviser to help her with unfamiliar practicalities.

"But I expect Mr Kuroda will have to accompany her to the supermarket at first," Watanabe said.
Title: Princess Sayako Wedding
Post by: Windsor on November 15, 2005, 01:37:53 PM
Princess Sayako Wedding

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Title: Princess Sayako Wedding
Post by: Windsor on November 15, 2005, 02:44:07 PM
BBC: Video (http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/avdb/news_web/video/9012da68002b058/bb/09012da68002b074_16x9_bb.asx)
Title: Princess Sayako Wedding
Post by: karla64 on November 15, 2005, 04:10:32 PM
My  congrats  to Her and her new husband.. God Bless them


here other article...

Princess Chooses love over Palace Life (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051115/ap_on_re_as/japan_royal_wedding)
Title: Princess Sayako Wedding
Post by: Jenee on November 15, 2005, 10:02:56 PM
Princess Weds Commoner (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/worldnews.html?in_article_id=368709&in_page_id=1811)

QuoteSayako, wearing a simple, full-length white silk dress and pearls, walked several steps behind groom Yoshiki Kuroda into a sparsely decorated room where the traditional Shinto ceremony was held.

QuoteMarriage to Kuroda, a 40-year-old urban planner, means Sayako, 36, relinquishes her title, swapping the grandeur of the Imperial Palace for an ordinary Tokyo apartment, and trading official duties for housework and the supermarket run.
Title: Princess Sayako Wedding
Post by: Jenee on November 15, 2005, 10:11:49 PM
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Title: Re: Princess Sayako Wedding
Post by: wills on November 20, 2005, 06:15:04 PM
the things we do for love...the sacrifices we make for love... :waaaah:
Title: Princess Aiko turns 4
Post by: Jenee on December 02, 2005, 01:33:32 AM
Hello! (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/12/01/princessaiko/)

QuoteJapan's Princess Aiko has celebrated her fourth birthday by spending some quality time with her proud parents. Newly-released photographs of the youngster show her playing with Crown Prince Naruhito and his wife Masako in the grounds of Togu Palace in Tokyo.
Title: Re: Princess Aiko turns 4
Post by: Jenee on December 02, 2005, 01:38:06 AM
Pics:

1 (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/JeneeB53/Japanese%20Imperial%20Family/aiko-dop2a.jpg)
2 (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/JeneeB53/Japanese%20Imperial%20Family/aiko-dop1a.jpg)
3 (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/JeneeB53/Japanese%20Imperial%20Family/aiko-dop4a.jpg)
4 (http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y4/JeneeB53/Japanese%20Imperial%20Family/aiko-dop3a.jpg)
Title: Re: Princess Aiko turns 4
Post by: Windsor on December 03, 2005, 12:10:17 AM
Princess Aiko is such a lovely girl. :)

Thank you Jenee for the links :notworthy:
Title: Bird flu looms over royal duck hunt
Post by: Wombat on December 16, 2005, 08:33:19 AM
Bird flu looms over royal duck hunt ~ Japan Times (http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/getarticle.pl5?nn20051214b2.htm)

QuotePrince Akishino and his wife, Princess Kiko, hosted an annual duck hunt Tuesday in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, for ambassadors and their spouses from eight countries, including Belgium, Cuba and Botswana
Title: Masako Back in Public Eye for Emperor's Bday
Post by: Jenee on December 27, 2005, 06:53:32 PM
Hello! (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2005/12/23/princessmasako/)

QuoteWith a shy but steady wave, Japan's Crown Princess Masako greeted a crowd of some 14,000 well-wishers from the balcony of Tokyo's Imperial Palace on Friday. In one of a handful of appearances this year, she joined her husband, Crown Prince Naruhito to celebate the 72nd birthday of Emperor Akihito.
Title: Re: Masako Back in Public Eye for Emperor's Bday
Post by: Jackie on December 28, 2005, 09:50:08 AM
I'm so happy she is feeling better and smiles again. Thanks for the article Jenee.
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