In a set of solemn ceremonies, Emperor Akihito will abdicate in favor of ... citing his age and health problems - he has been treated for prostate cancer and has also undergone heart surgery.

In a rare address, Emperor Akihito tells the nation to not give ... to a “major release of radioactive material with widespread health and environmental effects requiring implementation of ...

The Imperial Household Agency confirmed to CNN that the princess, the wife of Emperor Hirohito's brother, died at a Tokyo hospital on Friday, Nov. 15. Her health had deteriorated recently.

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 ...

The Foreign Ministry’s China Division in 1991 listed the pros and cons of arranging a visit to China by Emperor Akihito, including the possible impact on diplomatic relations around Asia.

Then Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko offer a wreath of flowers to the Tomb of Unknown Soldier at the Cemetery of the Heroes in Manila, in this file photo taken Jan. 27, 2016. (Pool photo ...

former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko, also visited Iwoto Island to mourn the war dead in 1994, the year before the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II.

China repeatedly requested that Emperor Akihito visit after he ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne in 1989. Diplomatic documents released by the Foreign Ministry on Dec. 20 stated that on Dec. 17 ...

Capcom has released a five-minute video message from Onimusha: Way of the Sword producer Akihito Kadowaki and director ... By absorbing souls, you can restore your health as well as use special ...

Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko visited Iwo Jima in February 1994, a year before the 50th anniversary of the end of the war. On the island, they visited the Tenzan Ireihi ...

TOKYO, Japan - Japan said it would not fund a UN women's rights committee and suspended a member's visit over calls for the ...