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The 2 Billion Yen Ascension: Japan’s Budget-Busting Royal Ritual

When the new Emperor takes his throne in 2019, Japan’s taxpayers will spend billions on a Shinto religious rite. Some - including…

Daylight Savings and the Emperor’s Abdication Have Japan IT Freaking Out

A double whammy posed by two looming events has Japan's IT community wondering how they'll ever be able to test their code…

A Japanese Princess’ Wedding is Becoming a Royal Mess

The proposed marriage of Japanese Princess Mako to a regular citizen hits a snag that reveals some of the problematic elements of…