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 ...

During World War II, Force 136 agents fought bravely to defend their homeland. This is the story of one of them.

No matter how many times it is vanquished or decisively discredited, ‘Palestinianism’ persists as an ideology unwilling to ...

The Imperial Household embraces the digital era with a revamped website featuring immersive views of the Imperial Palace and ...

Hey Dada,” my six-year-old says. “When did Japan start believing in Pokemon?” It’s day three of our journey through the land of the rising sun and we’re getting to the big questions.

FUKUOKA--Ozeki Kotozakura won his first Emperor’s Cup, besting fellow ozeki Hoshoryu on Nov. 24 on the final day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center. Both ozeki entered ...

Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki last year won the Ramon Magsaysay Award, often referred to as the "Nobel Prize of Asia," and he sent a mess･･･ ...

Any discussion of expanding the number of successors to the Chrysanthemum Throne, including proposals to open the way for a woman to become emperor, is off the table for now. A government panel ...

Liebherr welcomes Hirohito Imakoji as Managing Director of Liebherr USA, Co., a mixed sales organization supporting 10 product segments throughout the United States. Hirohito joins the Liebherr USA ...