Voices in Japan

Controversies Surrounding the New Japanese Emperor

December 12, 2019 Voices in Japan Episode 46
Voices in Japan
Controversies Surrounding the New Japanese Emperor
Show Notes

Burke and Ben talk about the new Japanese Emperor, Naruhito, and some of the controversies surrounding him and his family. We discuss The Emperor's enthronement, which was on October 22, 2019, and some issues that the royal family have encountered, such as the next heir to the throne, the debate about having a female Empress, princess Masako’s previous health problems, Princess Mako's wedding postponement, the Emperor’s “feud” with his brother, and much much more!

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