Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, an ultraconservative, has opposed reforming the system that bars women from the throne despite ...

FILE - Princess Aiko, the daughter of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visits the Wat Xieng Thong Buddhist Temple ...

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia, July 8 (UPI) --Japanese Emperor Naruhito attended a welcoming ceremony and met with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh during his first official state visit to Mongolia on ...

The princess’ supporters want Japan to change its male-only succession law but an academic says that is unlikely in the ...

Japan’s new emperor, Naruhito, has formally ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne, replacing his father, Akihito, who had abdicated a day earlier. The sun came out for a morning ceremony at the ...

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The Emperor of Japan has paid a visit to Oxford University - more than 40 years after first attending as a student. Naruhito, 64, was welcomed by chancellor Chris Patten and a hoard of waiting fans at ...

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito inherited Imperial regalia and seals as proof of his succession and pledged in his first public address Wednesday to follow his father's example in devoting himself to ...

TOKYO >> Japan’s Emperor Naruhito made his first speech to the nation since a deadly earthquake hit the north-central region of Koto, with a message marking his 64th birthday on Friday. The ceremonial ...

He's four months into his new role, and Japan's emperor looks to be settling into royal duties with ease. Emperor Naruhito cut a dapper figure in a smart navy suit and gold tie as he attended the ...