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

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

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

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

Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in ...

Emperor Naruhito offers greetings in his New Year's address on Jan. 2, expressing hope for a peaceful year while voicing ...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito is making an emotional statement!On Thursday, January 2, the Japanese Royal Family made an appearance on their balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo where they ...

LONDON--Britain’s King Charles will host Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his wife for a state visit later in June, Buckingham Palace said on Tuesday, providing details of the three-day trip in the ...

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.