Imperial Household Agency officials said Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko often reflect on their past exchanges with people they met overseas during their official visits, as well as in Japan.

Under current law, she will leave the family, once she marries outside the imperial family. Emperor Emeritus Akihito, right, and Empress Emerita Michiko greet well-wishers during a public appearance ...

Akihito, 86, and Michiko, 85, have followed the “stay home” campaign urged by the government. They had planned to regularly visit the Imperial Palace to take strolls and do some research.

Akihito has since receded from official duties and enjoys his time quietly while caring for his 90-year-old wife, former Empress Michiko, who broke her leg bone in October and is still recovering ...

Japan’s former emperor Akihito celebrated his 91st birthday ... He has also been caring for Japan's former empress Michiko, who underwent surgery for a broken right femur after losing her ...

People across Japan expressed their thoughts about Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. Noriyuki Kazaoka was the head of the Imperial Household Agency when the Emperor expressed a desire to step ...