Emperor's Tokyo Olympic opening declaration mirrors divided public
The 61-year-old emperor's opening declaration in Japanese did not contain the word usually used for "celebrating," apparently reflecting his mixed feelings about holding the Games.
Emperor may avoid saying 'celebrating' at Olympic opening event
While Emperor Naruhito will attend the ceremony, Empress Masako will not take part.
The Imperial Household Agency said it will not disclose whether other members of the imperial family have been vaccinated, citing privacy reasons.
Emperor Naruhito delivers address at U.N. meeting on water and disasters
The emperor touched on the importance of passing on the records and stories of the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami to future generations.
Emperor Naruhito concerned Olympics may increase COVID-19 infections, official believes
"His majesty is very worried about the current infection situation of the COVID-19 disease," Yasuhiko Nishimura, grand steward of the agency, said at a news conference.
Imperial succession issue unlikely to be solved by next election
Over 60% of 21 experts consulted on the issue were in favor, or conditionally in favor, of expanding the current patrilineal male-only imperial succession to women.
Japan's emperor and empress attend tree planting event remotely
Emperor Naruhito expressed his respect and gratitude to people who are working strenuously to contain the coronavirus crisis.
80% of Japanese support a reigning empress as pool of heirs shrinks
How to ensure a stable succession to the chrysanthemum throne has become an urgent task since Emperor Akihito, 87, relinquished the throne in 2019.
Emperor Naruhito marks two years since ascension to the throne
The emperor's activities have been substantially restricted in the past year due to the coronavirus epidemic, which prevented him from visiting many parts of the country.
Emperor and empress send condolences over death of Prince Philip
Japan's imperial couple sent messages of condolence to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II following the death of her husband Prince Philip last week, the Imperial Household Agency said Monday. Emperor Naruhito paid tribute to Prince Philip in remembering how kind he was to him while he ...
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.
Princess Aiko attends college entrance ceremony one year late
The princess attended the Gakushuin University's online entrance ceremony as a second year student, after many universities canceled ceremonies last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
