TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday Sunday, stressed the importance of telling the tragedy of World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to efforts ...

Emperor Naruhito turned 65 on Feb. 23, vowing to reaffirm his commitment to peace with the approaching 80th anniversary since the end of World War II. Naruhito also pledged to think more deeply ...

In the five years since he ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, Emperor Naruhito couldn't interact with the public directly for much of that time due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Now, he's ...

Emperor Naruhito and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva shared a warm goodbye embrace on March 27, the end of Lula’s visit as a state guest of Japan. Upon arriving at the president ...

Well-wishers visited the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to celebrate Emperor Naruhito’s 64th birthday on Feb. 23, a national holiday. It was the first time this year for the general public to make a ...

Emperor Naruhito delivered a video message for the first time to address the nation and mark the new year by saying he prayed that 2021 will prove to be a sea change in the COVID-19 crisis so ...