Emperor Emeritus Akihito underwent an MRI brain scan on Jan. 30 after fainting the previous evening at his residence in the Imperial Palace grounds. Officials of the Imperial Household Agency said ...

In his last public address as emperor, Akihito handed over the symbols of power and thanked the public for their support during his 30-year reign. The 85-year-old was given permission to abdicate ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's beloved former Emperor Akihito marked his 91st birthday on Monday, as he continues to pursue his lifetime research into goby fish, care for his wife and pray for peace.

Emperor Emeritus Akihito marked his 87th birthday Dec. 23 expressing deep concern about the COVID-19 pandemic and the toll it is taking on people’s health and daily lives, the Imperial Household ...

Japan’s former emperor Akihito, left, and former empress Michiko at their residence in Tokyo (AP) The former emperor is reportedly concerned about the extensive damage in the Noto Peninsula ...

11, 2024 by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan and released on Dec. 23, 2024 shows Japan's former emperor Akihito, left, and former empress Michiko as they pose for photos at their residence ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s beloved former Emperor Akihito marked his 91st birthday on Monday, as he continues to pursue his lifetime research into goby fish, care for his wife and pray for peace.