April 1, 2019 – The Japanese government announces that Naruhito’s reign will be known as the “Reiwa” era. The era, whose name includes the character for “harmony,” will formally begin once the new ...

Legendary rider famed for his unique style has called time on a record-breaking career featuring more than 7,400 winners on Japan’s local government circuit ...

Kingdoms are a fascinating thing to study. For most of human history, people gathered around kingdoms to provide protection ...

In October, the UN committee said Japan should "guarantee the equality of women and men in the succession to the throne ... Emperor Naruhito's heir apparent just a few years younger than he is, and ...

On May 1, 2019, His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne of Japan, ushering in the “Reiwa” era. Since ascending the throne, His Majesty the Emperor of Japan Naruhito ...

Tokyo, Jan. 31 (Jiji Press)--Arrangements are underway for Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to visit Mongolia in the first half of July, the first trip by a reigning Imperial couple to ...

The Old Guard 2 is finally coming this year after ... In the comics, Quynh's character is named Noriko and is Japanese. The decision to change it came after Veronica Ngo was cast, and it doesn ...

On January 15, VTsIOM published its assessment of Russians' knowledge of history — the results turned out to be contradictory ...

The Japanese government says ... the first visit to the country by an emperor and the fourth overseas trip for the couple since the Emperor ascended the throne in 2019. Sources say the visit ...

saying that the right to succeed the throne was unrelated to human rights and gender discrimination. Only the sons of royal fathers can become emperor in Japan. The rule has prompted questions of ...

saying that the right to succeed the throne was unrelated to human rights and gender discrimination. Only the sons of royal fathers can become emperor in Japan. The rule has prompted questions of ...