Feb 27, 2021
It’s a little hard to know in modern times why members of a royal family once embarked on an extended tour of another country.
From an imperialist point of view, royal tours are essentially an exercise in public relations.
Those who have watched Netflix’s “The Crown” can probably relate this to the Prince and Princess of Wales’ monthlong tour of Australia in 1983. Princess Diana’s popularity two years into her marriage with Prince Charles came at an opportune time, helping to popularize the British monarchy in Australia and stem sentiment that may have led to the Pacific nation leaving the Commonwealth to become a republic of its own.
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TOKYO: Japan has managed to fight the coronavirus pandemic through quarantine, social distancing and states of emergency since the global outbreak of the virus began early last year. The Japanese health ministry, under the directive of Japan’s minister overseeing vaccinations Taro Kono, began administering vaccines to medical staff on Feb. 17. The country has so far approved
Emperor Naruhito thankful for strength of Japanese people amid pandemic Sorry, but your browser needs Javascript to use this site. If you re not sure how to activate it, please refer to this site: https://www.enable-javascript.com/
Emperor Naruhito attends a news conference in Tokyo last week. | POOL / VIA KYODO
Kyodo Feb 23, 2021
On the occasion of his 61st birthday on Tuesday, Emperor Naruhito said he felt thankful for the perseverance and strength of the people in Japan in the face of the novel coronavirus pandemic and expressed appreciation for the medical professionals who have toiled through it.
The emperor offered his condolences for the many losses suffered in the past year due to the virus, acknowledging the efforts individuals have made to prevent the further spread of infections as well as the difficulties and stress brought about by the pandemic.
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Some Musings on the History of Japan`s National Foundation Day (Kenkoku Kinenbi, 建国記念日)
11 February, 2021
Before 1872 and the adoption of the Western Gregorian Calendar, the Japanese kept track of the passage of the years in one way – the NENGO system, in which a new ERA (年号) was proclaimed with the accession of each new emperor, with each successive year of rule during that reign numbered, advancing by one on each (Lunar) New Year`s Day (which usually fell in February). In fact, this system is STILL used in everyday Japanese life, with this year being the 3rd year REIWA (零和) – the name of the current NENGO – in addition to it being 2021.