Japan’s former emperor Akihito celebrated his 91st birthday on Monday by spending most of his time caring for his wife who is recovering from a broken leg, according to reports. The former ...

Basically, trying to heal the scars of wartime past," says Prof Kingston. Keystone-France Wedding of Prince Akihito and Princess Michiko, 1959 In the 1990s that was relatively uncontroversial.

Emperor Emeritus Akihito, who turned 91 on Dec. 23, continues leading a calm and regular daily life, according to the Imperial Household Agency. Akihito has been caring for Empress Emerita ...

Princess Ayako is the third and youngest daughter of the late Prince Takamado, a cousin of Emperor Akihito. Some 30 family members on both sides attended the wedding on Monday morning. Princess ...