Suga Talks With Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince

Suga talks with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince

The Japanese prime minister has told the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince that Japan will support the Middle Eastern country's reforms centered on industrial diversification and reducing its dependence on crude oil.

Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman talked on the phone on Thursday.

Imperial Celebration For Crown Prince Proclamation

Imperial celebration for crown prince proclamation

Members of Japan's Imperial family have celebrated Crown Prince Akishino's public proclamation as heir to the throne.

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Crown Prince and Princess Akishino arrived at the Imperial Palace through the Hanzomon Gate on Tuesday morning.

Prince Akishino Proclaimed First In Line To Throne

Prince Akishino proclaimed first in line to throne

Japan's Crown Prince Akishino has been proclaimed to the public as heir to the Imperial throne. It was the last in a series of ceremonies associated with the succession of the throne.

The Prince, whose given name is Fumihito, became first in the line of succession in May last year. That was when his older brother, Emperor Naruhito, ascended the throne after their father's abdication.

Prince Hisahito Turns 14

Prince Hisahito turns 14

Japan's Prince Hisahito turns 14 on Sunday. He is the nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to the throne after his father, Crown Prince Akishino.

Prince Hisahito became a second grader at a junior high school in Tokyo in April. While the school was closed due to the coronavirus until early June, he went to class on-line.

Abe Meets With Abu Dhabi Crown Prince In Uae

Abe meets with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince in UAE

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi have agreed to work together to help defuse tensions in the Middle East.

Abe flew to the United Arab Emirates from Saudi Arabia on Monday on the second leg of his three-nation tour of the region.

Japanese Leader Meets With Saudi Crown Prince

Japanese leader meets with Saudi Crown Prince

Japan's Prime Minister has met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince to discuss ways to ease political tension in the Middle East.

The talks between Shinzo Abe and Mohammed bin Salman were held on Sunday in Al-Ula, a city in Saudi Arabia's northwest. Earlier, Abe met with King Salman bin Abdulaziz in the capital Riyadh.