In auspicious 1961 (like 1901, when the Emperor was born, it is “the Year of the Ox”), monarchy was enjoying a resurgence of popularity in Japan. Curtain Down. Ever since he told his people ...

A parade celebrating the formal ascension of Japan's Emperor Naruhito has been postponed in the wake of Typhoon Hagibis. The parade, which sees the emperor travel in an open-top car to "meet" the ...

This combined photo shows Emperor Naruhito, left, and Empress Masako. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are considering a visit to Iwoto Island in April to pay ...

This year marks the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in the war. Emperor Naruhito visited the monument during his trip in 2007 when he was the crown prince. After the end of the war ...

He had his first chance to show what he meant when a volcano erupted in southwestern Japan in 1991. The imperial couple visited an evacuation center and knelt next to the victims. Emperor Akihito ...