We hope that the Imperial Household Agency will reflect on whether or not it provided Princess Mako with adequate support.
Despite numerous challenges, Japan’s beloved Princess Mako weds her college sweetheart in a simple ceremony to register their marriage on Tuesday morning, October 26.
The marriage of an imperial princess is being handled so contrary to tradition. The decision is said to take into account concerns over unexplained financial troubles...
Experts say that even after marriage, Princess Mako should continue to be a quasi-public member of the Imperial Family, and proposals are being considered as to...
The majority of the Japanese people wish Princess Mako happiness, but would like an explanation, including the Komuro family’s financial troubles, before she leaves the Imperial...
Japan has always looked to the emperor, and the unbroken imperial line, as the mainstay of our governance.
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has said the government will help “reinvigorate cultural tourism through the attraction of cultural properties.”
In an English palace, a Japanese embroidered tapestry lies in obscurity. With an array of chrysanthemums elaborately embroidered on its entirety, this enormous tapestry —...
Japanese Princess Toshinomiya Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, turned 18 on December 1. In April, Princess Aiko entered...
When you laugh, the world lights up — Someone’s happiness makes the world a brighter place. We send our happiness to you. With...
Many of Japan’s traditions and ideas are unfamiliar to those outside of Japan. Therefore, JAPAN Forward and Jinja Honcho have collaborated to bring readers an explanation...
After the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito took place October 22 with its pomp and circumstance, and with related activities lined up in the coming days...