Crown Prince Fumihito, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, says on the occasion of his 58th birthday that a review of official duties is needed as imperial family members age or leave the royal house.
Japan's Princess Kako, the niece of Emperor Naruhito, will travel to Peru in November to mark 150 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the countries, according to the Japanese government.
In their first visit to Vietnam since 1999, Prince Akishino, 57, and Princess Kiko, 57, travelled to Hanoi to meet with Vietnam s Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan.
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