In 2019, Emperor Akihito became the first Japanese emperor to abdicate the Chrysanthemum Throne in over two centuries. He presided over a very transitory time in Japanese royal history—the role of his ...

Emperor Emeritus Akihito has been hospitalized for tests following concerns about the condition of his heart, according to the Imperial Household Agency. The 91-year-old was admitted to the University ...

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 ...

FILE - Japan's former Emperor Akihito leaves after paying his respects on the 110th anniversary of the death of the wife of former emperor Meiji, former empress dowager Shoken, who died on April 9, ...

TOKYO, Japan — Japanese Emperor Akihito announced his abdication at a palace ceremony Tuesday in his final address, as the nation embraced the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era ...

Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attend the awarding ceremony of the Midori Academic Prize Friday, April 26, 2019, in Tokyo. Eugene Hoshiko/Pool via REUTERS By Linda Sieg TOKYO (Reuters) - ...

Emperor Emeritus Akihito, who turned 91 on Dec. 23, continues leading a calm and regular daily life, according to the Imperial Household Agency. Akihito has been caring for Empress Emerita Michiko, ...