Emperor Akihito
Reiwa: A new imperial era name for Japan
Life & Style
April 1, 2019
Reiwa: A new imperial era name for Japan
“Reiwa”: Japan on Monday revealed the name of the era that will define the new emperor’s reign when he ascends…
Japan’s empress-in-waiting ‘insecure’ but vows to serve
World
December 9, 2018
Japan’s empress-in-waiting ‘insecure’ but vows to serve
Japan’s Crown Princess Masako on Sunday pledged to do her best despite feeling ‘insecure’ about becoming empress in mere…
Japanese Princess Ayako gives up royal status to marry commoner
Life & Style
October 29, 2018
Japanese Princess Ayako gives up royal status to marry commoner
TOKYO (Reuters) – Princess Ayako married commoner Kei Moriya on Monday at a traditional ceremony at Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine, to…
Japan emperor expresses ‘deep remorse’ over war; PM sends offering to shrine
World
August 15, 2018
Japan emperor expresses ‘deep remorse’ over war; PM sends offering to shrine
Emperor Akihito, in his last appearance as reigning monarch at an annual ceremony marking Japan’s World War Two surrender,…
Japan’s ill emperor cancels duties for second day
World
July 3, 2018
Japan’s ill emperor cancels duties for second day
Japan’s ageing Emperor Akihito cancelled his official duties for a second day Tuesday, after being treated for insufficient blood…