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TOKYO (AP) Japan’s Emperor Naruhito made his first speech to the nation since a deadly earthquake hit the north-central region of Koto, with a message marking his 64th birthday on Friday. The ceremonial monarch expressed grief for people affected by the January 1 earthquake, praying for their recovery and saying he hoped to visit […]
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Crown Prince Fumihito, who turned 58 on Nov. 30, expressed the need to reconsider official duties in response to the dwindling number of imperial family members.