Japanese Princess Aiko on Sunday attended a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Chiba University's School of Nursing. "I hope that you will continue to thrive while ...

Japan traditionally had male emperors, but there have also been eight female monarchs. The last was Go-Sakuramachi, who ruled ...

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

In a world fraught with conflict and the echoes of history, the Empress's message stands as a poignant reminder of the ...

Empress Masako turned 62 years old on December 9 and shared her thoughts in writing.She reflected on this year, which ...

Peace is on Empress Masako's mind as she celebrates turning 62 after a year of travel around Japan with her husband, Emperor ...

In this photo provided by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan, Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako pose at the ...

TOKYO - The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News. ---------- M7.5 quake strikes northeastern ...

Japan's Empress Masako marked her 62nd birthday on Tuesday by reflecting on the importance of peace after a year that ...

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 ...

Prime Minister Hon. Jeremiah Manele, MP, commends recipients of Japan’s Royal Decorations and celebrates the enduring ...

Torrential rain and fierce winds from Hurricane Melissa are causing flooding and knocking down trees and power lines across Jamaica. Three people have been killed as the island prepares for flash ...