Imperial Family
-
Imperial Couple to Attend Osaka Expo Ceremony in April
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Osaka Prefecture for th...
March 11, 2025
-
Prince Hisahito Speaks Thoughtfully at 1st Press Conference; Remarks Touch on Anniversary of War’s End, University Study
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, spoke without p...
March 4, 2025
-
Prince Hisahito Holds First Press Conference; Prince Shares Concerns About Iwate Pref. Wildfire
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, held his first ...
March 3, 2025
-
People Celebrate Japan Emperor’s 65th Birthday at Palace (Update2)
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A public gathering was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sunday to cel...
February 23, 2025
-
Japan Emperor Turns 65, Renewing Wish for Peace 80 Years On
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, who turned 65 on Sunday, has renewed his wish for ...
February 23, 2025
-
Japan’s Prince Hisahito to Hold 1st Press Conference March 3
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, w...
February 22, 2025
-
Princess Aiko Hosts Imperial Duck-Netting Reception
Chiba, Feb. 14 (Jiji Press) — Princess Aiko, the only child of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empre...
February 15, 2025
-
Emperor, Empress Make Remote Visit to Adult Day Care Facility on Tsushima Island, Nagasaki Pref.; ‘You All Look Very Happy’
The Emperor and Empress enjoyed a virtual visit from the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to an adult day...
February 14, 2025
-
Prince Hisahito Visits Port in Kyoto Pref. That Welcomed those who were repatriated
MAIZURU, Kyoto — Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, visit...
February 13, 2025
-
Japan’s Emperor, Empress to Make Official Visit to Mongolia in July; Couple Scheduled to Attend Naadam
An official visit by the Emperor and the Empress to Mongolia has been arranged for early July, it...
January 30, 2025
-
Emperor, Empress, Princess Aiko Appreciate Monet Exhibition in Tokyo
The Emperor, the Empress and their daughter, Princess Aiko, went to the National Museum of Wester...
January 28, 2025
-
New Year Poetry Ceremony Held at Imperial Palace; Princess Aiko Makes Debut with Poem on ‘Dreams’
The annual ceremony of the Utakai Hajime, or the Imperial New Year’s Poetry Reading, took place i...
January 22, 2025
-
Emperor, Empress Welcome in New Year
The Emperor and Empress, along with other Imperial family members including the Emperor Emeritus ...
January 2, 2025
-
New Year’s Ceremony Held at Imperial Palace (UPDATE 1)
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Emperor and Empress received New Year’s greetings from other Imperial Fa...
January 1, 2025
-
Japan Emperor Prays for World Peace in New Year’s Message
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Emperor, in his New Year’s thoughts released through the Imperial Househ...
January 1, 2025
Top Articles in Society
-
Producer Behind Pop Group XG Arrested for Cocaine Possession
-
Man Infected with Measles Reportedly Dined at Restaurant in Tokyo Station
-
Bus Carrying 40 Passengers Catches Fire on Chuo Expressway; All Evacuate Safely
-
Tokyo Skytree’s Elevator Stops, Trapping 20 People; All Rescued (Update 1)
-
Ibaraki Pref.’s 1st Foreign Bus Driver Hired in Tsukuba
JN TOP STORIES
-
Hawaii Museum on Tsunami Including Japan’s 2011 Disaster at Risk of Closure
-
Japan Figure Skating Legend Yuzuru Hanyu Is Proud Disaster Survivor and Gold Medalist, Vows to Continue Support Efforts
-
Struggling Onosato Pulls out of Spring Tourney
-
Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Container Ship Anchored in Persian Gulf Found Damaged; No Injuries Reported, Cause Being Investigated
-
Japan Holds Memorial Events to Mark 15th Anniversary of 2011 Earthquake,
-
Decline of Working-Age Population Continues in 42 Coastal Municipalities across Mainly Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima Prefs. in Japan
-
Japan-U.S. Summit Likely to Focus on Middle East; Takaichi to Face Tough Decision If Trump Seeks Support
-
Massive Sewer Pipe Found Jutting Out of Highway in Osaka