Japan is facing the longstanding issue of ensuring a stable imperial succession due to the shrinking size of the imperial ...

As objections mount from both ruling and opposition parties in Japan over the government's proposed revision to the Imperial ...

TOKYO: The Cabinet's approval on Tuesday of a bill to amend the Imperial House Law has sparked strong backlash from some ...

Japanese ruling party lawmaker Hirofumi Nakasone, expressing regret over his controversial remarks that it is impossible for Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, to ...

In a speech in Toyama Prefecture on Sunday, the lawmaker added that no one would marry the princess if she were to succeed to ...

The government led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has approved a bill to address the declining membership of the Imperial ...

Japan's Imperial Family has long shown affection for baseball and softball, with family members occasionally appearing in the stands to watch matches. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, along with ...

Japanese ruling party lawmaker Hirofumi Nakasone on Monday expressed regret over his controversial remark that it is impossible for Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, ...

TOKYO: A senior lawmaker from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) said Sunday (June 28) that Princess Aiko (pic) cannot ...

Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, attended a concert by the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra at ...

Public opinion polls show strong support for allowing a female emperor, but LDP has been cautious. Read more at ...

Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Hirofumi Nakasone apologized June 29 for saying it would be “impossible” for Princess Aiko ...