Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will likely visit Mongolia in July, the first trip to the country by a reigning imperial ...

On Feb. 3, 1945, a month-long urban warfare battle between Japanese and American forces began in Manila, which was under ...

Emperor Naruhito of Japan made a poignant speech ... out on the balcony of the Imperial Palace for his 64th birthday today. The royal expressed his grief for those who lost their lives in the ...

The visits under consideration by the Imperial Household Agency are aimed at remembering the war dead, passing on the tragic memories to the next generation and highlighting the pursuit of peace by ...

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 ...

In auspicious 1961 (like 1901, when the Emperor was born, it is “the Year of the Ox”), monarchy was enjoying a resurgence of popularity in Japan. Curtain Down. Ever since he told his people ...

He wished for world peace and happiness for the people of Japan. Emperor Naruhito and Empress ... "I am standing here today after the ceremonies marking my accession to the Throne.

Emperor Akihito speaking with people in a shelter in Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture in 1991. From then until today, whenever a natural disaster hits Japan, the couple takes time to comfort ...

expressed how he was heartened to see children talk about their dreams for the future during official visits across Japan. The emperor and Empress Masako visited Ishikawa Prefecture three times to ...