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TOKYO, April 1 — Japan’s royal family is now on Instagram — but don’t expect any candid selfies from its official account, which went live today in a cautious social media debut for the ancient monarchy. Advertisement The first 19 posts are formally staged photos and videos of Emperor Naruhito …

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito poses for a photograph at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo in this handout photo taken on February 2, 2021 and released by Imperial Household Agency of Japan. ― Handout via Reuters TOKYO, Dec 30 ― Japan’s imperial family is facing extinction due to a shortage of eligible emperors, …