Emperor Emeritus Akihito, who turned 91 on Dec. 23, continues leading a calm and regular daily life, according to ...

Well-wishers gather at the Imperial Palace as they celebrate and watch the wedding parade by Japan's Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko in Tokyo, Japan April 10, 1959, in this photo ...

Japan's ageing Emperor Akihito plans to step down in favour of his eldest son within a few years, Japanese media reported Wednesday, in what would be the first such royal abdication in two centuries.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Japan's Emperor Akihito hands over his statement to the grand chamberlain after speaking to other members of the royal families ...

The 85-year-old royal traveled to the Ise Grand Shrine in Japan to perform the "Shinetsu no Gi" ritual Japanese Emperor Akihito is preparing for his abdication from the throne, making way for his son ...

The abdication of a Japanese royal has not transpired since 1817 Japan’s Emperor Akihito is abdicating on Tuesday, making way for his son to take the throne. Akihito, 85, announced his plan to step ...