Japan entered 2019 without having achieved any progress in bringing home Megumi Yokota and the other Japanese abducted by North Korean agents. Megumi was...
A ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of Emperor Akihito’s accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne took place on Sunday, February 24, under the sponsorship of the government...
(First of Three Parts) What would bring together Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and world-class violinist Ryu Goto? Specifically, what would two men of...
Japan’s Emperor Akihito has marked his 85th birthday. On this celebratory occasion, we would like to extend our jubilation and heartfelt gratitude to...
Prince Akishino, in a news conference in late November, commented on the key ritual among the ceremonies involved in the upcoming succession to...
Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito, celebrated his 53rd birthday on Friday, November 30. About a week before his birthday,...
The Emperor and Empress of Japan hosted the autumnal party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on Friday, November 9 —...