Japan is looking to solve its succession crisis caused by a lack of male heirs by widening the pool of eligible princes, yet ...

Japan's proposed imperial reform would let princesses remain in the family after marriage while preserving the country's male ...

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 ...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito is set to proclaim his enthronement to the world next week in a centuries-old ceremony attended ...

Emperor Akihito, now 83, said in August that his advancing age and weakening health mean he may no longer be able to carry out his duties. Emperor Akihito, now 83, said in August that his advancing ...

(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Emperor Naruhito of Japan, the 126th Emperor to ascend to Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne. His grandfather, Emperor Hirohito, was Japan’s longest-reigning monarch, ...