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Emperor Hirohito's memoir chronicles Japan's descent into war

Inanaccountdirectlydictatedbythemanhimself,Japan’sEmperorHirohitodidnotvetohisadvisers’decisiontodeclarewarontheUnitedStatesin1941becausehefearedtriggeringanint

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Japan panel ponders law for emperor to retire

A panel of experts is expected to indicate today a preference for a special law to allow Emperor Akihito to retire, most probably by the end of next year.

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Japan to submit Bill on Emperor's abdication

The Japanese government has decided to submit a Bill to Parliament later this month to pave the way for Emperor Akihito to abdicate, according to a Yomiuri Shimbun report.

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Fuwang Chamber in Forbidden City expected to open in 2020

As a seven-year refurbishment project comes to an end, the Fuwang Chamber inside the Emperor Qianlong's Imperial Garden, at the northeastern corner of the Forbidden City, is expected to be unveiled to the general public in 2020, experts say.

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What's sensed in Japanese emperor's message?

The 82-year-old Japanese Emperor Akihito delivered a 10-minute message to the Japanese people Monday, indicating his wish to abdicate during his lifetime and his determination to defend Japan's existing postwar constitution.

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Japanese emperor hints at possible abdication due to declining fitness

Japanese Emperor Akihito delivered a video message to the public Monday afternoon, hinting at his wish to abdicate though not directly referring to it.

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Japan's emperor "may speak about his future as early as Aug 8"

Japan's Imperial Household Agency is arranging an occasion for Emperor Akihito to express his thoughts to the public this month, reported Japanese media.

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Pulled TV drama replays after removing revealing images

A Chinese television drama that was pulled off the air for "technical reasons" after the characters were shown in revealing clothing is now back on TV showing only the actor's heads.

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Royal robes to be exhibited in Hong Kong

An exhibition featuring the costumes of China's Qing emperors and their consorts will be staged at Hong Kong Museum of History from July 31 until October 7.