Emperor Naruhito entered his fifth year of being on the throne on May 1 with almost all his public duties returning to in-person appearances as the COVID-19 pandemic winds down. He is exploring ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended a ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji ...

When Japan's Emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne in May 2019, after the abdication of his father, he vowed to bring the royal family into the modern age. Five years later ...

In the five years since he ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, Emperor Naruhito couldn't interact with the public directly for much of that time due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Now ...

There are currently 18 members of the Imperial family. With Emperor Naruhito on the throne, only three heirs remain. His nephew, Prince Hisahito, is the only male of the next generation.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope that people will work together to overcome challenges such as natural disasters ...

David Smyth joined team RW to experience the first UK Ekiden and delves into the history, culture and significance of the long-distance relay race format, which is the centrepiece of Japanese running ...

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Naruhito appeared solemn during the address ... The Emperor, who will mark the fifth anniversary of his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1, said he has sought to stay as close to ...

TOKYO — 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 ...

Akihito, who abdicated in 2019 and handed over the Chrysanthemum throne to his son, Emperor Naruhito, now holds the title of Emperor Emeritus. Akihito has since receded from official duties and ...