In January 1989, upon his father's death, Emperor Akihito succeeded to the Chrysanthemum Throne. It was an optimistic time. Japan was rich, at the height of its post-war economic boom. Sony was ...

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 ...

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. Akihito ...

11, 2024, shows former Emperor Akihito, left, and his wife former Empress Michiko in Tokyo. (Photo courtesy of Imperial Household Agency/Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's former Emperor Akihito ...

due in part to efforts made by Japan until then. He told Kato that he did not think Akihito visiting China would pose any problems. Foreign Minister Michio Watanabe would secretly sound out his ...

Thousands of people marked on Friday the 30th anniversary of an earthquake that claimed more than 6,400 lives and levelled ...

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 ...

Japan's Emperor Emeritus Akihito marked his 91st birthday on Monday with celebrations at his residence at the Akasaka Estate in central Tokyo. He received congratulations from Imperial family ...

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.