Japan's Emperor Naruhito has formally proclaimed his ascension ... But, after a series of traditional rituals inside the imperial palace in Tokyo, his ascension has now been formalised.

Emperor Naruhito stood alongside his wife, Empress Masako, as he spoke at the Imperial Palace Japan's Emperor Naruhito has pledged to fulfil his role as a "symbol of the state and unity", in his ...

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia--Dressed in the country's traditional Batik garment, Emperor Naruhito toured the Borobudur Temple Compounds here in the city's suburbs on June 22 as part of his official ...

Princess Kako, niece of Emperor Naruhito and second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino (Fumihito), will mark her 30th birthday on Dec. 29. Ove･･･ ...

Emperor Naruhito, 64, has just one daughter by his wife Empress Masako, Princess Aiko, who was born in 2001 after the royal couple underwent fertility treatment. Female births have far ...

Emperor Naruhito makes first speech to public He wished for world peace and happiness for the people of Japan. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako appeared on the palace balcony at 10 am.

Emperor Naruhito formally proclaimed his enthronement ... It involved the Emperor, dressed in white traditional court wear, visiting "Kashikodokoro," the main sanctuary in the Imperial Palace ...

Masako and Naruhito touched down in the UK on Saturday ... The formal occasion included all the traditional pomp and pageantry expected of such an occasion. The Japanese national anthem played ...

Today, Empress Masako of Japan celebrates her 61st birthday. As she moves into her seventh decade, Tatler reflects on the extraordinary love story she shares with her husband of 30 years, Emperor ...