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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 Sept 2017 8:26 AM

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 Sept 2017 3:21 AM

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

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

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

The retired couple, to be known as emperor emeritus and empress emerita, will return to Togu Palace, where they lived before Akihito became emperor. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Japanese Emperor, Empress to retire after decades of service

Japan's imperial couple faces a nearly unprecedented situation: retirement.

9 April 2019 6:15 AM

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