Japan's royal family, the oldest continuous hereditary monarchy, have launched an updated website amid its succession crisis.

Japan’s Supreme Court rendered judgment in January on a suit that was initially brought by 27 Korean plaintiffs in 2013. The ...

The imperial family, like so many families, has its fair share of problems. But in this case, its very survival in its ...

The unusual step comes in response to a report published in October by the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, or CEDAW, urging Japan to revise the male-only succession rule ...

As conservatives urge Shigeru Ishiba to follow the late Shinzo Abe’s lead, moderates warn against alienating Japan’s neighbours.

urging Japan to revise the male-only succession rule under the Imperial House Law to allow a female emperor. The 1947 law, which largely preserves conservative pre-war family values, only allows a ...

Ahead of it, the makers have released stunning posters of the lead actors. Akshaye Khanna’s look as emperor Aurangzeb has impressed fans. The periodical drama is all set to release on February 14, ...

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, in a poem recited at the annual New Year's Poetry Reading on Wednesday, expressed how he was heartened to see children talk about their dreams for the future during official ...

After Rashmika Mandanna’s regal look, the makers of Chhaava, Maddock Films, have now shared an intense poster of Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb from the film. While some fans are impressed, others ...

From left, Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other members of the Imperial Family attend the annual Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 22 ...

This combined photo shows Emperor Naruhito, left, and Empress Masako. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are considering a visit to Iwoto Island in April to pay ...