and the anniversary of Japan's surrender. The couple retired after Akihito abdicated and their son, Emperor Naruhito, ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne. His wife, Masako, became empress.

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family waved from a balcony window to throngs of New Year’s well-wishers, some shouting, ...

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 ...

Emperor Naruhito offered greetings Thursday in his New Year's address, expressing hope for a peaceful year while voicing ...

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.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted ... people’s happiness in an appearance that also included his wife Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko.

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about how the Japanese Emperor spends the first days of ...