Looking forward into 2019 we can ask: what will the New Year bring Japan? Domestically, a new emperor will ascend the throne with...
The long duration of Japan’s pacifism in the face of increasing belligerence from China is not only an effect of near-sighted historical memory...
Prince Akishino, in a news conference in late November, commented on the key ritual among the ceremonies involved in the upcoming succession to...
The five arts laureates of the 30th Praemium Imperiale Awards received their prizes from Prince and Princess Hitachi on Tuesday, October 23, at...
On December 1st, the Imperial Household Council decided that 2019 (Heisei 31) would be the first year of the new imperial era. Vast numbers of...
On Friday, June 16, the special, one-time law that allows the emperor’s abdication will be promulgated. Except for the Liberal Party, whose members left...
In 2023, Princess Kako undertook many official duties, championing inclusivity, including engaging with the hearing-impaired communities in Japan and Peru.
Crown Prince and Princess Akishino interacted with people and explored how Vietnam expresses the value of its ties to Japan in a "very meaningful" trip.
Crown Prince and Princess Akishino reflect on their six-day trip to Vietnam, where they enjoyed a premiere of an opera jointly produced by the two countries.
India shared the treaty's goal of ending the state of war but had reservations about its limits on Japan's sovereignty and potential impact on Asia's future.