National May 24, 2021
Princess Mako's boyfriend graduates from law school in New York
Kei Komuro, 29, started studying at the school in August 2018 to qualify as a lawyer, and now plans to take the New York state bar exam in July.
National Apr 28, 2021
Money row tied to princess's boyfriend may end in settlement
The former fiance of Kei Komuro's mother said Tuesday he wants to enter negotiations on a settlement payment, offered earlier this month by Komuro, to end a long-running dispute.
National Apr 8, 2021
Princess Mako's boyfriend Kei Komuro expresses resolve to marry
The planned marriage between the princess and Komuro, both 29, has been postponed for over two years following reports of trouble between his mother and her former fiance.
National | FOCUS Apr 4, 2021
Female monarchs up for debate as Japan looks to secure imperial line
The clock is ticking for the world's oldest hereditary monarchy, which is now left with just three male heirs.
National | FOCUS Mar 26, 2021
Japan government likely to defer conclusions on imperial succession
The Suga administration is thought to be concerned about a potential backlash if the panel decides to support allowing women to ascend the throne.
National Dec 30, 2020
The government is looking to set up a panel of experts to discuss the issue in 2021.
National Dec 29, 2020
Princess Kako turns 26, performs duties online amid pandemic
Since graduating from International Christian University in Tokyo in March last year, the princess has devoted herself to official duties.
National Nov 30, 2020
Japan crown prince 'approves' of daughter's plan to marry but says financial issue must be resolved
Princess Mako's plans to marry her university boyfriend, Kei Komuro, have been delayed amid reports of a financial dispute involving Komuro's family.
National Nov 24, 2020
Japan eyes post-marital title for female imperial family members
The move would help avoid the further shrinking of the number of imperial family members.
National Nov 13, 2020
Princess Mako describes marriage as 'necessary' but plan still on hold
The princess and her partner announced their intention to get engaged in September 2017, with their wedding originally scheduled to take place in November 2018.
National Nov 9, 2020
Crown Prince Akishino formally declared first in line to the throne
Emperor Naruhito proclaimed his younger brother as crown prince to the people of Japan during the ceremony, which was delayed from April due to the pandemic.
National Nov 8, 2020
Crown Prince Akishino: A vocal member of Japan's imperial family
The 54-year-old younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, 60, has occasionally expressed his view that the imperial family needs to adapt to the times.