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

Emperor Naruhito expressed his wishes for the people’s well-being and the nation’s development at an annual New Year ...

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

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

Masako, the wife of Emperor Naruhito, said she thought of the pain and suffering of the survivors and struggles of those who have long led the nuclear disarmament effort. She “felt anew the ...

The emperor and empress may travel to Hiroshima, Nagasaki and Okinawa prefectures to meet with people involved in preserving ...

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 ...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L), Empress Masako (C), and Princess Aiko wave to the crowd from a balcony during a New Year ...

Amidst cheers of 'banzai,' Japan's Emperor Naruhito offered hopes for peace and resilience while addressing natural disasters ...

Emperor Naruhito expressed his wish on Thursday for a peaceful year for people affected by disasters, following a strong ...