Emperor Naruhito expressed his wish on Thursday for a peaceful year for people affected by disasters, following a strong earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula a year ago. Read more
Emperor Naruhito stressed the “importance of people recognizing their differences and working hand in hand to realize a peaceful world.” Read more
As an adult member of the Imperial Family, Princess Kako has performed various official duties at home and abroad this year. Read more
The emperor emeritus spends his days caring for Empress Emerita Michiko who broke her right thigh bone in October. Read more
The imperial couple will be briefed by Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito on the reconstruction situation and visit the Hyogo Prefectural Hyogo-no-Tsu Museum. Read more
The 18-year-old, who is a student at the university’s affiliated high school, secured admission through a recommendation-based exam. Read more
The empress said that thoughts of people affected by disasters, including the massive Jan. 1 Noto Peninsula earthquake, continue to weigh on her mind. Read more
On Thursday, the couple attended a ceremony in Istanbul to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Turkey. Read more
The pair attended a ceremony in Istanbul on Thursday to mark the 100th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Read more
At the tomb, Emperor Naruhito offered a tamagushi ritual offering and bowed deeply, as did Empress Masako after him. Read more
