May 1 marks five years since Emperor Naruhito's enthronement. With few male heirs, Japan's dynasty faces succession issues, as conservatives block women from the throne despite broad public support.

Japan’s imperial family made an Instagram ... respond to disinformation but concerns over how the world’s oldest monarchy can be friendly without losing its nobility or avoid blowups remain.

A Chinese man has been indicted by the country's authorities over the fatal stabbing of a 10-year-old boy in September in the southern city of Shenzhen, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said ...

In September, a 10-year-old boy whose father was Japanese and mother Chinese was fatally stabbed in Shenzhen in southern China's Guangdong Province on his way to a Japanese school. Tokyo has ...

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they hold influence in national identity Saudi Arabia operates as an absolute monarchy, with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud wielding almost absolute power The Japanese monarchy, led by Emperor ...

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, announced Tuesday she is in remission, months after completing chemotherapy for an ...

If you’re stuck in a cycle of anxious thinking, some timeless Japanese techniques might help. These methods focus on simplicity, mindfulness, and embracing life’s imperfections. They offer a ...