We follow the 1914 Siege of Tsingtao, where Imperial Japan and Britain moved to crush Germany’s fortified foothold in ...

The ruling coalition aims to restore Japanese military ranks used in World War II for members of the Self-Defense Forces, a plan that has drawn concern and bewilderment in the Defense Ministry.

Princess Yuriko Mikasa of Japan attends the ceremony of the 42nd National Convention for Aiiku Group Member in Minato Ward, Tokyo on April 20, 2010 Princess Yuriko of Japan, who was the oldest member ...

Ruling coalition says move aligns SDF with ‘international standards’, but critics warn it risks regional tensions ...

The Imperial House of Japan is not a normal family. It is the oldest existing hereditary monarchy in the world, a mysterious clan descended from the gods of Japanese mythology. The family is also ...

U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump pose for a photograph with Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as they are bid farewell by the Emperor and Empress before their leaving ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. NAGASAKI, Japan — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family paid their respects Friday to the victims of the atomic ...

Princess Yuriko of Japan, who was the oldest member of the Japanese Imperial Family, has died at 101 years old. Princess Yuriko — the wife of Emperor Hirohito’s brother — died at a Tokyo hospital on ...