King Charles to visit cancer centre on his return to public duties
Buckingham Palace announced that doctors were sufficiently pleased with King Charles's response to treatment for unspecified form of cancer.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Japanese emperor emerges for public New Year greetings for first time in 3 years
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Japanese imperial family suspended many of its public engagements.
Mon Jan 02 2023
Britain and the world prepare to say last farewell to Queen Elizabeth
Among the 2,000 in the congregation will be some 500 world leaders, including Biden, Emperor Naruhito of Japan, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan, and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Overcoming criticism, Japanese princess set to marry on October 26
The 29-year-old niece of Emperor Naruhito became engaged to Kei Komuro, 29, in 2017.
Fri Oct 01 2021
Japanese princess to wed outside royal family this year
A niece of Japan's emperor will go ahead with her decision to marry her boyfriend and give up her royal status.
Wed Sep 01 2021
Olympics: Nostalgic nods to 1964 in opening of Tokyo's second Games
Emperor Naruhito, who opened the Games as his grandfather Hirohito did in 1964, has spoken with the pleasure of his own memories.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Japan's Emperor Naruhito to open Olympics, reprising grandfather's role
The monarch is expected to attend the ceremony without Empress Masako or other members of the imperial family, after organisers banned spectators.
Fri Jul 23 2021
Olympics: Jill Biden leads US delegation to Tokyo Games amid pandemic fears
The Olympics trip is the first lady's first solo adventure abroad and will include three days on the ground in Japan.
Thu Jul 22 2021
Japan formally proclaims Crown Prince Akishino heir to throne
Under Japanese law, only males can inherit the throne, so Naruhito's only offspring, 18-year-old Princess Aiko, is ineligible.
Sun Nov 08 2020