Fresh off her first solo state visit to Laos, Princess Aiko has become the face of a Japanese royal family facing ...

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

Princess Aiko's increasing popularity is sparking discussions about changing Japan's male-only succession law.

Aiko has gained admirers since debuting as an adult royal in 2021, when she impressed the public as intelligent, friendly, caring and funny. Her supporters want to change Japan's male-only succession ...

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

During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along the roads overwhelmed the cheers for her parents.

Japan's Empress Masako turned 62 on Tuesday, with stronger hope for peace cultivated through her visits this year to places associated with World War II. Marking the 80th year since the war ended, Emp ...

The princess has had busy but fulfilling days, balancing her work at the Japanese Red Cross Society with her official duties as a member of the imperial family.