Emperor Naruhito of Japan made a poignant speech to families ... He was joined on the balcony by his wife Empress Masako, 60, who donned a deep blue collared dress and daughter Princess Aiko ...

Emperor Naruhito expressed his wishes for the people’s well-being and the nation’s development at an annual New Year reception at the Imperial Palace. Naruhito and Empress Masako received New ...

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 ...

Later, he will appear alongside his wife, the former diplomat Empress Masako, in ceremonial outfits in the Imperial Palace's most prestigious hall. The moment Japan's new emperor inherits the ...

A U.S. researcher of Japanese literature has published two books of “waka” poems composed by the emperor and empress of the ...

The couple met with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh and his wife in Japan in November 2022. According to the Imperial Household Agency, the Emperor and the Empress were invited to Mongolia ...

Some shouted banzai — “live long” — while others waved small paper Japanese flags. “I feel for those who are ... Image: AP/Eugene Hoshiko, Pool Also standing on the balcony was Emperor Emeritus ...

From left, Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other ... Among other attendees were the empress, Crown Prince Fumihito, his wife Princess Kiko and members of the general public whose ...