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Japan's Emperor Naruhito expressed 'deep remorse' on the 80th anniversary of WWII, reflecting on the war's suffering and emphasizing the importance of peace, amid visits by government officials to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, which honors war dead including convicted war criminals, sparking regional tensions.
Princess Yuriko, the oldest member of Japan's imperial family and great-aunt to Emperor Naruhito, passed away at 101 due to natural causes. Her death leaves 16 members in the imperial family, which has been shrinking under laws requiring female members to leave upon marrying commoners. The main funeral ceremony will be held on November 26. Princess Yuriko, who was married to Prince Mikasa, had a significant role in various charitable organizations and is survived by her granddaughters who remain in the imperial family.
Japan's Imperial Household Agency has launched its first Instagram account, featuring formal and official pictures of Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and Princess Aiko. The account, which has quickly amassed nearly half a million followers, showcases the royal family at formal events and ceremonies, maintaining a polite and traditional tone without any behind-the-scenes or spontaneous content. The page's content closely resembles that of the imperial household's website, offering a glimpse into the world's oldest continuous monarchy.