The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about how the Japanese Emperor spends the first days of ...

Last year, his appearance was cancelled at the last minute because of a devastating quake in the Noto Peninsula that killed ...

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial ...

KYOTO -- To continue to hold an all-Japan wheelchair "ekiden" relay race, organizers here are turning to crowdfunding amid ...

A formal ceremony heralded the start of the Japan's sumo wrestling season at the Meiji Jingu shrine on Tuesday, two months ...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to well-wishers from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo during a New ...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito is making an emotional statement!On Thursday, January 2, the Japanese Royal Family made an appearance on their balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo where they ...

Emperor Hirohito appeared to be preparing for war against the United States about two months before Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, according to a diary that raises further questions about his ...

The writer spent his life cultivating beauty—on the page and in the mirror—only to end it with a samurai-style suicide. Both ...

Japan is a country that embodies a beautiful blend of ancient tradition and cutting-edge modernity, making it a destination that promises an unforgettable experience for every traveller. Whether you ...

The Year of the Snake has begun, and according to the Chinese zodiac, snakes are symbols of financial success and rebirth. As ...