April 1, 2019 – The Japanese government announces that Naruhito’s reign will be known as the “Reiwa” era. The era, whose name includes the character for “harmony,” will formally begin once the new ...

His grandfather, Emperor Hirohito, was Japan’s longest-reigning monarch, and ruled during World War II. During Hirohito’s reign, Japanese forces occupied Manchuria, Korea and large parts of ...

Japan’s Supreme Court rendered judgment in January on a suit that was initially brought by 27 Korean plaintiffs in 2013. The ...

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are considering a visit to Iwoto Island in April to pay respects to the victims of the fierce fighting in the closing stages of World War II 80 years ...

Italian President Sergio Mattarella will visit Japan from March 3 to 7 to meet with Emperor Naruhito and hold talks with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the Japanese government said Tuesday. During his ...

About 21,900 Japanese soldiers and 7,000 U.S. soldiers died in the battle. Emperor Naruhito's parents ... the year before the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II.

In her remarks, Tejima said Japan’s emperor has expressed hope for world peace as the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II is marked this year. “The emperor stressed the importance of ...

Mass protest against neo-fascists in Austria; Wildcat strike by Youngstown steelworkers; Egypt, Israel agree on Gaza border; Chinese emperor relocated by Japan ...