Japan's Princess Mako turns 28
Japan's Princess Mako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, turns 28.
read moreFlood-hit Fukushima schools resume classes
Three flood-hit elementary schools in Fukushima Prefecture resume classes at other schools' classrooms.
read moreTokyo Motor Show ready to kick off
The biennial Tokyo Motor Show will showcase future vehicles.
read moreBanquet celebrates Emperor Naruhito's enthronement
Dignitaries from around Japan and the world gather at a banquet in Tokyo following a ceremony earlier in the day where E...
read moreSunken Japanese WWII ship Akagi found
An American crew discover the wreck of the Akagi, a Japanese aircraft carrier from WWII.
read moreEmperor proclaims enthronement in palace ceremony
Emperor Naruhito proclaims his enthronement to the Japanese people and the world in a ceremony, with 400 dignitaries fro...
read moreAddresses by Emperor Naruhito at the Enthronement Ceremony
Watch the full English translation of Emperor Naruhito's enthronement speech.
read moreEmperor Naruhito visits imperial sanctuary ahead of ascension reporting ceremony
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit an important imperial sanctuary ahead of an ascension proclamation ceremony, S...
read moreEmpress Emerita Michiko turns 85
Empress Emerita Michiko expresses hope for a smooth enthronement ceremony for her son as she turns 85.
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