updated Fri. March 29, 2024
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Exhaust Notes Australia (blog)
February 22, 2018
It's the Nissan badge and the JDM obsession, coupled with Japan's proud ancient culture of master craftsmanship. Because of all these things, driving around in a NISMO is a bit like driving Japanese royalty. So here we are cruising the local main street, when we notice an elderly Asian man, who turned outÃâà...
Vanity Fair
February 7, 2018
She'd ditch the crown and marry this guy, a future lawyer, and live happily ever after, just with far fewer tiaras and perhaps dinner obligations. (Though it's unlikely she'd be queen anyway. Because Japanese royalty only applies to men, that title will pass on to her little brother, Prince Hisahito of Akishino.).
New Zealand Herald
December 18, 2017
It's awarded to people who distinguish themselves with achievements in international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, military achievements, or advancements in their field of expertise. It is the highest honour able to be freely given in Japan, with the only higher titles reserved for Japanese royaltyÃâà...
89.3 KPCC
November 7, 2017
After a short stop in Hawaii, President Trump flew to Tokyo over the weekend where he met with Japanese royalty as well as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to talk about trade as well as the Japanese-American alliance in facing the North Korean nuclear threat. We'll look at the goals President Trump aims toÃâà...
CNET
October 5, 2017
You probably don't know this, but you're looking at the latest scion of royalty here. This is the 2018 Toyota Century, and it's just the third generation of an automotive icon that has transported Japan's rich, famous -- and infamous -- since 1967. Set to be revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, thisÃâà...
Royal Central
July 17, 2017
Princess Ayako of Takamodo, a member of the Imperial House of Japan, has visited the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden for its 50th anniversary. The Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden in Canada welcomed Japanese royalty as it celebrated its 50th anniversary. John Harding, who chairs the anniversaryÃâà...
The Guardian
July 5, 2017
The EU will likely lower tariffs on Japanese imported cars, in exchange for liberalisation of Japan's dairy market. Photograph: Toru Hanai/Reuters. The European Union and Japan are on course to sign a trade deal on Thursday, after talks gained impetus in the wake of Donald Trump's threat to put upÃâà...
Masterstudies News (blog)
May 25, 2017
And the benefits of international education even apply to Japanese royalty. In September, Princess Kako of Japan will head to the University of Leeds as an exchange student. The 22-year-old granddaughter of Emperor Akihito does not yet know what she will study, but has interests in psychology and art.
CBS Philly
May 18, 2017
JAPAN (CNN) –– Japan's Princess Mako is giving up her royal status — all in the name of love. The groom-to-be is a prince himself … of sorts. The Imperial Household tells CNN plans are underway for the 25-year-old princess, granddaughter of Emperor Akihito, to become engaged to Kei Komuro, also 25,Ãâà...
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