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Extra abdication holidays pose dilemma for hardworking Japanese
AFP, Published on 29/04/2019
» TOKYO - For the Emperor's abdication on April 30, Japanese workers are enjoying an unprecedented 10-day holiday as a rash of special days off combine with the traditional "Golden Week" in May.
Japan abdication stirs female succession debate
AFP, Published on 08/04/2019
» TOKYO: Japanese Emperor Akihito's historic abdication later this month has reignited concerns over the future of what is believed to be one of the world's oldest royal families, given its hereditary, male-only succession rules.
Extra abdication holidays pose dilemma for hardworking Japanese
AFP, Published on 03/04/2019
» TOKYO - For the Emperor's abdication on April 30, Japanese workers will enjoy an unprecedented 10-day holiday as a rash of special days off combine with the traditional "Golden Week" in May.
Macau GP horror-smash teen recovering after 'frightening' operation
AFP, Published on 20/11/2018
» HONG KONG - The 17-year-old driver who survived a terrifying crash at the Macau Grand Prix was recovering on Tuesday after a "frightening" spinal operation which took hours longer than expected and was fraught with the risk of paralysis.