In a set of solemn ceremonies, Emperor Akihito will abdicate in favor of ... “reporting” his abdication to his ancestors and the gods at several “sanctuaries” at the palace.

Akihito, 85, was the first monarch to take the Chrysanthemum Throne under a post-war constitution that defines the emperor as a symbol of the people without political power. His abdication is the ...

the panel released a report recommending a one-time provision for abdication. After lengthy discussion in the Diet, the bill was approved and the plans got the green light. Emperor Akihito made an ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's beloved former Emperor Akihito marked his 91st birthday on Monday, as he continues to pursue his lifetime research into goby fish, care for his wife and pray for peace.

The Reiwa period follows the Heisei era under Naruhito's father and previous emperor, Akihito, who declared his historic abdication, becoming the first emperor to stand down in more than 200 years.