Emperor Naruhito entered his fifth year of being on the throne on May 1 with almost all his public duties returning to in-person appearances as the COVID-19 pandemic winds down. He is exploring with ...

Emperor Naruhito turned 65 on Feb. 23, vowing to reaffirm his commitment to peace with the approaching 80th anniversary since the end of World War II. Naruhito also pledged to think more deeply about ...

In 1414, an unfamiliar animal arrived at the Ming court. Its neck was unusually long, and its body was covered in a spotted pattern. It had horn-like protrusions on its head, but they were not sharp ...

Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito formally ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday, vowing to stay close to the Japanese people as the country entered the new Reiwa era and fulfil his ...

The emperor penguin population of Antarctica is in significant danger due to diminishing sea ice levels and is being granted endangered species protections, U.S. wildlife authorities announced Tuesday ...