Emperor Akihito renewed his driver’s license Friday for what he has said would be the last time, after receiving the required lecture for elderly drivers at the imperial palace in Tokyo.

Japan’s Emperor Akihito confirmed reports on Monday, in a rare public address, that he’s thinking of stepping down from the “Chrysanthemum Throne” in the next few years due to health ...

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.

Japanese Emperor Akihito will take to the country’s airwaves Monday to deliver a rare televised speech.

Japan's Emperor Akihito addresses at the House of Councillors plenary session in Tokyo, Japan, on August 1. Kyodo/Reuters Japan's left is deeply suspicious of Abe's desire for constitutional change.

Japanese Emperor Akihito will abdicate on April 30, 2019, becoming the first Japanese monarch to leave the post in 200 years.

Emperor Emeritus Akihito has been hospitalized for tests following concerns about the condition of his heart, according to the Imperial Household Agency.

Japan’s Emperor Emeritus Akihito will be admitted to hospital for heart tests on Tuesday, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing the Imperial Household Agency.

Japanese Emperor Akihito will take to the country’s airwaves Monday to deliver a rare televised speech.