The child, seventh conceived by the Empress, is expected in mid-February. Inasmuch as Japan’s Imperial succession passes only to males, prolific Empress Nagako had the Japanese jittery for years ...

The fabric was assumed to be a product of Japan, partly because Empress Shoken was a keen promoter of the nation’s silk industry. Given its complexity, the dress’s fabric was likely woven ...

Tokyo, March 4 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako met Tuesday with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and his first daughter at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. They had ...

Japan’s Prince Hisahito has spoken about his official duties at his debut news conference after reaching adulthood last year.

Japanese forces occupied Manchuria, Korea and large parts of southeast Asia. Prior to Akihito, the last emperor to abdicate was Emperor Kokaku in 1817 in the later part of the Edo Period ...