As he turns 89, the Emperor Emeritus is leading a peaceful life with his wife on the Akasaka Estate while continuing his life-long research on gobies.
"When I think about the tragedy of the Battle of Okinawa and the gratitude for the peace we enjoy today, I am again reminded of the...
Kofu is the first J2 team to reach the title match since 2014, while Hiroshima aims to end its run of disappointment in the tournament final.
The 37-year-old Mongolian grappler defeated Takayasu to become the oldest championship winner in the modern era.
A special report on the royal funeral and Japan’s relationship with the royal family by Duncan Bartlett at Queen Elizabeth Hall in Westminster, London.
No. 2 maegashira Ichinojo beat Ura in an earlier bout to go one better than the lone grand champion.
The lone grand champion shrugged off injury concerns and was unbeatable in the second half of the 15-day meet.
“We will not let the deaths of the many people who died because of the war go to waste, but will continue to deepen our understanding...
The Fukushima native becomes the first new sekiwake in 86 years to claim the championship.
The secret Daijosai ritual remains a mystery, but a new theory has been proposed that links Japan’s oldest traditions to a long cultural corridor through Eurasia.
Sparing a thought for medical workers during these challenging times, the Emperor mentioned themes ranging from the Tokyo Olympics, climate change and niece Mako’s marriage.
“I hope, from the bottom of my heart, that we will share each other’s pain and support each other to overcome this difficult situation” ー His...