In 2019, Emperor Akihito became the first Japanese emperor to abdicate the Chrysanthemum Throne in over two centuries. He presided over a very transitory time in Japanese royal history—the role of his ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan are in the U.K. for a state visit hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the first for the British monarch since he announced his cancer diagnosis ...

TOKYO — In a rare televised address, Japan’s Emperor Akihito said if his health worsens he fears he will not be able to fulfill his duties. “I am already 80 years old, and fortunately I am now in good ...

Japan's emperor is hinting he wants to leave the Chrysanthemum Throne. 82-year-old Emperor Akihito gave a rare televised address Monday — only his second in history — in which he reflected on his ...

Supreme above every other man or woman in lineage, rank and sanctity combined is the Emperor of Japan, upon whose splendrous Enthronement world interests focused last week. Certainly no President of ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito met with Mongolia's president Tuesday during a visit to the landlocked Asian nation that marks a step toward closer relations between the democracies in a ...

As the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II approaches, only a few veterans of Japan’s brutal war remain. “Never die for Emperor or country,” one advised. By Martin Fackler and Ko Sasaki Her ...

TOKYO >> Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will travel to Britain to attend Queen Elizabeth II ‘s state funeral next week to pay respects to her, Japan’s top government spokesperson said ...

The line began forming at midnight, though the weather was so cold that the imperial moat in the heart of Tokyo was glazed over with ice. Next morning, as the gates swung open, a crowd of 8,000 ...

President Donald Trump has landed in Japan, where he’ll meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the first time.