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Japans Emperor Akihito, second from left, and Empress Michiko, listen to a priest, right, as they visit Koma Shrine in Hidaka, northwest of Tokyo, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. (Photo: AP)

Japan's emperor visits shrine for ancient Korean settlers

He was accompanied by his wife Empress Michiko.

20 Sep 2017 8:26 AM GMT

Japanese Emperor Akihitos oldest grandchild, Princess Mako, says she is getting married to her university classmate who won her heart with bright smiles and sincerity. (Photo: AP)

Japanese princess marries for love, gives up royal status

The princess said that she will marry Kei Komuro, who was a classmate of hers at Tokyo's International Christian...

4 Sep 2017 3:21 AM GMT

Japans Princess Mako and fiance Kei Komuro. (Photo: AP)

Fevered speculation as Japan princess postpones wedding

The 26-year-old eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito cited time constraints as the reason to delay the formal...

7 Feb 2018 10:32 AM GMT

Japans Emperor Akihito attended a ceremony on Sunday to mark the 30th year of his reign (Photo:AP)

Japan's emperor marks 30th year of reign at National Theatre in Tokyo

The government-sponsored ceremony at the National Theatre in Tokyo was attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe...

24 Feb 2019 12:14 PM GMT

Akihito, 85, was the first Japanese monarch to take the throne under a post-war constitution that defines the emperor as a symbol of the people without political power. (Photo: AP)

Japanese Emperor Akihito to abdicate after three decades on throne

Akihito, who has had treatment for prostate cancer and heart surgery, said that his age would make it hard for him to...

30 April 2019 5:56 AM GMT

Japans Emperor Akihito (left) and Empress Michiko (right) (Photo: AFP)

Japan's Akihito bows out today, leaving a rich legacy

The transition from the Heisei to the new Reiwa era is a significant landmark in Japan's post-war history and politics.

29 April 2019 6:48 PM GMT

The future of the Japanese Imperial family rests in the hands of the last eligible male heir 12-year old Prince Hisahito, nephew of Crown Prince Naruhito. (Photo: AFP)

The succession dilemma of the Japanese Imperial family

Abdication of Japanese Emperor stirs female succession debate.

8 April 2019 10:59 AM GMT

Emperor Naruhito is to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne on May 1 on the abdication of his father, Emperor Akihito, in his favour on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

Japan begins a new era

Emperor Naruhito is said to have a strong modern as well as a strong peace strain.

30 April 2019 8:57 PM GMT

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (Photo: AP)

Japan's 1st abdication: Parliament passes law for emperor Akihito to...

Citing health issues, the 83-yr-old monarch had expressed his desire to take a back seat in '16 after 30 yrs on the...

9 Jun 2017 4:15 AM GMT

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (Photo: AP)

New era in Japan: Emperor Akihito to abdicate throne for eldest son

The much admired Emperor and his wife are often seen making visits to disaster victims and carrying out other official...

1 Dec 2017 4:22 AM GMT