National Jan 18, 2021
Emperor's birthday event canceled for second year due to virus surge
The public address usually see the emperor, empress and other members of the imperial family greet gathered well-wishers from a balcony.
National Jan 3, 2021
Man arrested after entering Emperor Naruhito's Tokyo residence
The man, who has not been named, entered the usually heavily guarded Akasaka residential complex for imperial family members through an adjacent guesthouse on Saturday night.
National / Politics Jan 3, 2021
Suga says male-only rule should be prioritized in imperial succession
Suga's administration has said it would hold discussions on how to secure a stable imperial succession following calls from the Diet to address the issue.
National Jan 1, 2021
New Year's Day is the biggest holiday in Japan's calendar, but this year's festivities were subdued following record highs in new coronavirus cases nationwide and calls from the government to stay home. Emperor Naruhito appealed to the public to work together through the pandemic in ...
National Jan 1, 2021
The emperor set a hopeful tone in his first video message since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in May, thanking medical staff involved in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
National Dec 30, 2020
The government is looking to set up a panel of experts to discuss the issue in 2021.
National Dec 30, 2020
The news marks the first time for Emperor Naruhito, who ascended to the throne in May 2019, to issue a video message to the public.
National Dec 23, 2020
The emperor emeritus spent much of the year quietly at his residence in Tokyo amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
National Dec 12, 2020
The plan is part of the government's efforts to address concerns that the imperial household could run out of heirs in the not-so-distant future.
National / Politics Dec 11, 2020
Oshima ties Kono's record as longest-serving Lower House speaker
The 74-year-old took up the post in April 2015 and was reappointed after the 2017 Lower House election.
National Dec 9, 2020
Empress Masako turns 57, wishes to overcome pandemic with people
She also expressed her gratitude to health care workers, who have "devoted themselves day and night to save the lives of many patients and to prevent the spread of infections."
National Dec 1, 2020
Princess Aiko turns 19 while attending online university classes amid pandemic
The princess, enrolled in Gakushuin University in Tokyo, has been taking part in virtual lectures since the start of the academic year in April.