Japanese Emperor Naruhito, in a poem recited at the annual New Year's Poetry Reading on Wednesday, expressed how he was heartened to see children talk about their dreams for the future during official ...

From left, Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other members of the Imperial Family attend the annual Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted New Year’s well-wishers who gathered at the Imperial ...

This combined photo shows Emperor Naruhito, left, and Empress Masako. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are considering a visit to Iwoto Island in April to pay ...

Japan's Empress Emerita Michiko, from left, Emperor Emeritus Akihito, Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Princess Aiko, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko and Princess Kako wave at well ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. Some shouted “banzai” — “long live” — ...

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. Some shouted “banzai” — “long live ...

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"I am concerned about the many people who are still living a life full of hardships," he said, noting the massive earthquake in the Noto Peninsula region of central Japan on New Year's Day in 2024 as ...