
National Sep 6, 2021
Emperor Naruhito begins move to palace two years after ascension
Since the emperor was enthroned on May 1, 2019, renovations and other preparations have been underway to prepare for the move.
Emperor Naruhito begins move to palace two years after ascension
Since the emperor was enthroned on May 1, 2019, renovations and other preparations have been underway to prepare for the move.
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 throne.
Emperor hopes for good health and peace of mind for Paralympians in Tokyo
"I would like to join you in wishing all athletes the very best," Emperor Naruhito said in English at the Imperial Palace.
Emperor Naruhito will attend next week's opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics, the Imperial Household Agency said Thursday.
Japan marks 76th anniversary of WWII surrender amid COVID-19 pandemic
Japan on Sunday commemorated the 76th anniversary of its surrender in World War II, scaling back a memorial service to mourn the war dead for the second year in a row.
Japanese panel eyes imperial status for females but not commoner husbands
The possibility has been raised as controversy over the planned marriage between Princess Mako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, and commoner Kei Komuro, continues to simmer.
U.S. to send U.N. envoy Linda Thomas-Greenfield for Olympics closing event
President Joe Biden said Friday that U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield will represent the United States at the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8. The Games' opening ceremony on July 23 was attended by first lady Jill Biden, making ...
Olympics organizers admit to wasting about 4,000 boxes of food
Due to volunteers' heavy workload, they did not have a chance to eat the food at the opening ceremony, and it was turned into animal feed and used for biomass power generation.
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.