National Oct 8, 2020
Japan to hold crown prince proclamation ceremonies on Nov. 8
The event was postponed as a result of the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
National Sep 29, 2020
Japan considers holding crown prince proclamation ceremonies in November
Following the proclamation ceremonies, the government is likely to start full-fledged discussions on how to ensure stable imperial succession.
National Sep 6, 2020
He is the only heir of his generation as the Imperial House Law states that only males with male lineal descent from emperors can ascend the chrysanthemum throne.
National Aug 25, 2020
Male-line imperial succession 'extremely risky,' says Japan defense chief
Taro Kono indicated that a debate should be held on possible ways to ensure stable imperial succession, including allowing female emperors.
National / Social Issues | FOCUS Aug 18, 2020
In an era of social distancing, the emperor might need social media
by Tomohiro Osaki
The emperor's attendance at a WWII memorial service last weekend was practically his first major public appearance in six months, and possibly his last this year.
National Aug 15, 2020
Japan marks 75th surrender anniversary in solemn ceremony thinned by pandemic
by Satoshi Sugiyama
A minute of silence was observed to remember the estimated 3 million Japanese who perished in World War II, as the emperor and prime minister paid their respects.
National Jul 28, 2020
Emperor and empress struggling with roles as pandemic forces trips' cancellation
The imperial couple's outings have mostly been to and from the Imperial Palace recently, with all of their key regular domestic trips canceled this year.
National Jul 18, 2020
The canopied Takamikura imperial throne in which the emperor proclaimed his enthronement last October was put on public display at Kyoto Imperial Palace on Saturday. The Imperial Household Agency will be showing the throne until Aug. 27 and will limit viewing to 5,000 people a ...
National Jun 24, 2020
Before Wednesday's event, the most recent such ceremony to be held was on March 17.
National Jun 20, 2020
Pandemic prevents six new ambassadors from presenting credentials to Emperor Naruhito
The pandemic is delaying their meetings with the emperor, so they technically remain ambassadors-in-waiting.
National May 1, 2020
Emperor Naruhito upholds tradition and searches for role in first year of reign
The imperial couple have been receiving updates on the virus crisis from medical experts, including a private lecture at the palace on April 10.
National Apr 26, 2020
75% of public feel positive about Emperor Naruhito, survey finds
Three-quarters of the public feels positive about Emperor Naruhito, who ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1 last year, a survey shows. In the mail-in survey by Kyodo News that covered around 3,000 people 18 and older, 58 percent said they felt an affinity for ...