TOKYO — Japanese Emperor Akihito announced his abdication at a palace ceremony Tuesday in his final address, as the nation embraced the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era.

Emperor Akihito is making the first visit by a Japanese emperor since World War II to the Philippines, which suffered under Japan’s harsh military occupation during the war but now relies on Tokyo as ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Emperor Naruhito said Wednesday that he will honor thousands of Japanese prisoners of World War II who were held under harsh conditions in Mongolia when he visits the country next ...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito holds a news conference ahead of his visit to the UK LONDON (Reuters) -Emperor Naruhito and his wife began a week long trip to Britain on Saturday, during which they will ...

For the first time in more than 200 years, a Japanese emperor has abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne. "Since ascending the throne 30 years ago, I have performed my duties as the emperor with a deep ...

Beloved Japanese Emperor Akihito has released his final annual birthday statement before he abdicates the throne in April – the first Japanese monarch to do so in 200 years. Sunday is his 85th ...

In April 2019, an image supposedly showing a Japanese Giant Emperor Moth was passed around social media: Although this photograph has often been presented as if it documented a large species of moth, ...