TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Akihito, who is handing the Chrysanthemum Throne to his son next year, was showered with cheers from tens of thousands of New...
TOKYO—Japan’s much admired Emperor Akihito plans to abdicate on April 30, 2019, at age 85 in the first such abdication from the Chrysanthemum Throne in about...
TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Akihito has visited a shrine dedicated to ancient Korean settlers in a small town north of Tokyo. Palace officials say Akihito, accompanied...
TOKYO — Japanese Emperor Akihito’s oldest grandchild, Princess Mako, says she is getting married to her university classmate who won her heart with bright smiles and...
TOKYO — Japan’s Cabinet has approved for legislative debate a bill to allow 83-year-old Emperor Akihito to abdicate. The legislation endorsed Friday would allow Crown Prince...