April 1, 2019 – The Japanese government announces that Naruhito’s reign will be known as the “Reiwa” era. The era, whose name includes the character for “harmony,” will formally begin once the new ...

During World War II, Force 136 agents fought bravely to defend their homeland. This is the story of one of them.

Only the sons of royal fathers can become emperor in Japan. The rule has prompted questions of succession within the ancient imperial family, with Emperor Naruhito's heir apparent just a few years ...

Nippon TV has learned that Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are considering an official visit to Mongolia in July this year. Discussions between Japan and Mongolia are underway, with an aim to have ...

Conservatives within his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are urging him to stay silent on August 15, the date Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s surrender in 1945. Such a move, they argue ...

urging Japan to revise the male-only succession rule under the Imperial House Law to allow a female emperor. The 1947 law, which largely preserves conservative pre-war family values, only allows a ...

I set out on a 3 ½-week trip to Japan. The timing worked out — the favorable dollar-to-yen exchange rate, mild weather, and vibrant autumn foliage made it a great time to visit. With little ...

In fairness to Smith, she’s not the only Conservative politician in Canada desperately trying to find new and innovative ways to surrender. BC Conservative leader John Rustad released a video blaming ...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, in a poem recited at the annual New Year's Poetry Reading on Wednesday, expressed how he was heartened to see children talk about their dreams for the future during official ...

From left, Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other members of the Imperial Family attend the annual Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 22 ...

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 ...