Japan’s Prince Hisahito, the second in line to the throne, held a debut news conference on Monday, telling reporters he would ...

China repeatedly requested that Emperor Akihito visit after he ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne in 1989. Diplomatic documents released by the Foreign Ministry on Dec. 20 stated that on Dec. 17 ...

Japan’s 18-year-old prince Hisahito pledges to fulfil royal duties ‘seriously’ at first press conference - Prince Hisahito is ...

Emperor Emeritus Akihito, marking his 90th birthday on Dec. 23, spends his days like retirees the world over reflecting on the past and trying to lead as normal a daily life as possible.

Akihito, now emperor emeritus, made an official trip to China the following year, but only after extremely careful preparations, as evident in the diplomatic document titled “Pros & Cons of the ...

His father Akihito, who abdicated in 2019, was known for his devotion to making amends for the war, and Naruhito said he will follow his example. His concern resonates especially with that of many ...

Emperor Emeritus Akihito, who turned 91 on Dec. 23, continues leading a calm and regular daily life, according to the Imperial Household Agency. Akihito has been caring for Empress Emerita ...

Japan's beloved former Emperor Akihito marked his 91st birthday on Monday, as he continues to pursue his lifetime research into goby fish, care for his wife and pray for peace. Akihito ...

Japan’s beloved former Emperor Akihito marked his 91st birthday on Monday, as he continues to pursue his lifetime research into goby fish, care for his wife and pray for peace. Akihito ...

Japan’s Prince Hisahito, the second in line to the throne, has held a debut news conference since he turned 18 last September ...

The prince is the youngest of the 16-member all-adult imperial family and one of only five men, including former Emperor Akihito. He said he barely had time to celebrate his adulthood on September ...