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.

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 ...

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 — “live long” — while others waved ...

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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 ...

the anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the anniversary of Japan's surrender. He was the first Japanese monarch to abdicate in around 200 years, succeeded by his eldest ...

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko did not attend the celebrations because the princess is unwell. The Imperial Household Agency says the health of the Emperor ...

The Virginia Cavaliers (6-4) will host the No. 21 Memphis Tigers (8-2) after winning three home games in a row. It begins at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Watch men’s college ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako celebrated 30 years of marriage on June 9 and reflected on their journey in a statement they released through the Imperial Household Agency. “We are deeply ...

For Keith George, an American student at Oxford in 1983, it turned out to be the future emperor of Japan. The crown prince, now Emperor Naruhito, was in the room next door at Merton College.

Both Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were students at University of Oxford and they will make visits to the colleges where they studied. Getty Images State visits usually include a ceremonial ...