As the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II approaches, only a few veterans of Japan’s brutal war remain. “Never die for Emperor or country,” one advised. By Martin Fackler and Ko Sasaki Her ...

(AP) — Japan’s Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. Many people in Japan worry he could be the last. The elaborate palace rituals to formally recognize Hisahito as ...

Historically, Japan has had numerous women monarchs. But current laws prevent the emperor's daughter from succeeding him — ...

TOKYO — Japan’s Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. Many people in Japan worry he could be the last. The elaborate palace rituals to formally recognize Hisahito as ...

FILE - Princess Aiko, the daughter of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visits the Wat Xieng Thong Buddhist Temple ...

The debate has intensified following Aiko’s successful first solo official overseas trip to Laos in November, where she ...

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, an ultraconservative, has opposed reforming the system that bars women from the throne despite the fact that Emperor Naruhito has no sons ...

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, the prolific and instantly recognizable actor best known for his roles in the Mortal Kombat films, The ...

TOKYO (AP) — In a big milestone for Japan's royal family, Prince Hisahito turned 18 on Friday, becoming the first male royal family member to reach adulthood in almost four decades. It is a ...

Japan’s male-only imperial succession law prevents Princess Aiko from becoming emperor, sparking debate amid a shrinking ...

(AP) — Japan’s Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. Many people in Japan worry he could be the last. (AP) — Japan’s Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach ...