April 1, 2019 – The Japanese government announces that Naruhito’s reign will be known as the “Reiwa” era. The era, whose name includes the character for “harmony,” will formally begin once the new ...

Emperor Naruhito of Japan made a poignant speech to families of victims of the deadly earthquake which struck the nation last month - as he and his family stepped out on the balcony of the ...

In the five years since he ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, Emperor Naruhito couldn't interact with the public directly for much of that time due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. Now ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Emperor Naruhito made his first speech to the nation since a deadly earthquake hit the north-central region of Koto, with a message marking his 64th birthday on Friday.