Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, said Tuesday she decided to pursue employment after graduating from university because she wanted to "help those facing various di
Japan's imperial family will begin posting activities of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Instagram in an attempt to deepen public understanding of the household, especially among young people, the Imperial Household Agency says.
Japanese Emperor Naruhito in his New Year address expresses hope that people will continue to support each other with compassion in the coming year, while noting how the world has been grappling with ongoing conflicts and natural disasters.
Japan's former Emperor Akihito turns 90, after having spent another peaceful year with his wife, former Empress Michiko while continuing to reflect on war and peace and those impacted by natural disasters, according to the Imperial Household Agency.