August 15, 1945. Emperor Hirohito has recorded a message to end the Pacific War. But inside the Imperial Palace, a group of rebel officers led by Major Kenji Hatanaka has launched a desperate coup.

Prince Hisahito, Japan's 19-year-old royal, is the sole male heir and may be the last emperor under male-only succession ...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope for peace in Japan and the world in the new year in a poem recited at the annual ...

Step back in time at this legendary parlor, with bespoke bottles of Japanese whisky, century-old cocktail recipes and a ...

TOKYO: The annual Imperial ceremony of Utakai Hajime, or the New Year's Poetry Reading, was held at the Imperial Palace in ...

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other members of the imperial family held their annual poetry event where they presented ...

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Discussions are underway for Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to make official visits to the Netherlands ...

Japan's imperial family celebrates new year with traditional palace appearance Thousands gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo as Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako greeted them for the new year.

Prince Hisahito on Wednesday attended for the first time Japan's imperial New Year's poetry ceremony, known as " utakai ...

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family waved to a crowd of flag-waving New Year’s well-wishers gathered at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On Friday, Emperor Naruhito appeared on the balcony with Empress Masako and other members of the imperial family, waving to ...