That's because the Imperial Palace is home to the Emperor of Japan and his immediate family ... several weeks in advance) and access inside the actual palace is even more restricted.

Japan's Imperial Household Agency has overhauled its website. Its new features include 360-degree views of the palace interior. The agency set up a public relations office last fiscal year that ...

Japan’s Prince Hisahito has spoken about his official duties at his debut news conference after reaching adulthood last year.

Notably, this marks the first major update since 2010, highlighting the contrast between Japan’s technological ... A 360-degree virtual tour of the Imperial Palace offers a rare opportunity ...

Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, at the Akasaka Palace imperial garden in Tokyo, Jul 15, 2024. (Imperial Household Agency of Japan/via AP) He said he ...

visited the palace on the day. In the afternoon, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako dined with other Imperial Family members, the legislative, administrative and judicial heads of Japan ...

(Kyodo News via AP) In this photo provided by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, on Feb. 13, 2025, ahead of ...

A public gathering was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Sunday to celebrate Emperor Naruhito's 65th birthday, with over 20,000 people visiting, according to the Imperial Household Agency.

In the afternoon, the Emperor and Empress received congratulatory greetings from foreign ambassadors to Japan ... the Imperial family will greet the public at the Imperial Palace, a New Year ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan This update includes detailed ... A 360-degree virtual tour of the Imperial Palace offers a rare opportunity to experience its historic halls and ...