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Japan’s Prince Hisahito is an Otaku Who Loves Light Novels – Including Writing His Own

The Japanese prince, second in line to the throne, apparently has a hobby that'll endear him to many geeks both in Japan…

Has Princess Mako’s Astonishing Wedding Drama Hit Its Apex?

Sources say Princess Mako's fiance may try a legal end-run to move their marriage forward. But will the Japanese public buy it?

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…

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…