The key ceremony marking his enthronement, "Sokuirei-Seiden-no-gi," took place at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo ... ceremonies were changed after World War II to underscore the Emperor's new ...

Every August, Japanese media outlets offer specials on World War II and accounts of survivors ... including a crowd kneeling in front of the Imperial Palace, were written as if the reporters ...

Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday ... Historically, World War II was fought in the name of ...

You'd think the Imperial Palace would be mobbed with tourists, but it's not. You can credit the lack of crowds to an application policy, which limits the number of visitors. That's because the ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are considering a visit to Iwoto Island in April to pay respects to the victims of the fierce fighting in the closing stages of World War II 80 years ago, a source ...

After Emperor Hirohito (aka Emperor Shōwa) announced Japanese surrender to the Allies to end World War II on August 15 ...

The Imperial Palace grounds in Tokyo opened to the public Nov. 25 so visitors can enjoy the changing autumn foliage. Visitors were restricted to an area called Inui-dori Avenue, which runs north ...

TOKYO — Japan ... Historically, World War II was fought in the name of Naruhito's grandfather Hirohito. Over the decades since Japan's defeat in 1945, the Imperial Family has advocated peace.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family greeted throngs of New Year’s well-wishers from a balcony window at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. Some shouted “banzai ...