Emperor

Tens of thousands of flag-waving spectators cheered Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito on Sunday during a rare open-top car imperial parade…

Japan’s wartime emperor Hirohito wanted to express his regret and remorse shortly after World War II but the prime minister…

The abdication of Japan’s outgoing Emperor Akihito and the enthronement of his son Naruhito will be solemn, ritual-bound affairs complete…

  In a rare emotional address ahead of his abdication next year, Japanese Emperor Akihito said he took “deep comfort”…

  Japan’s ageing Emperor Akihito cancelled his official duties for a second day Tuesday, after being treated for insufficient blood…