TOKYO — Japanese Emperor Akihito announced his abdication at a palace ceremony Tuesday in his final address, as the nation embraced the end of his reign with reminiscence and hope for a new era.

Japan’s Emperor Akihito confirmed reports on Monday, in a rare public address, that he’s thinking of stepping down from the “Chrysanthemum Throne” in the next few years due to health concerns.

Emperor Emeritus Akihito has been hospitalized for tests following concerns about the condition of his heart, according to the Imperial Household Agency. The 91-year-old was admitted to the University ...

President Trump sent his regards late Monday to the Emperor of Japan ahead of his abdication from the throne, acknowledging the “close relationship” that the U.S. has with Japan over the last thirty ...

Emperor Emeritus Akihito, marking his 90th birthday on Dec. 23, spends his days like retirees the world over reflecting on the past and trying to lead as normal a daily life as possible. Imperial ...

At age 82, and in declining health, the emperor of Japan, Akihito, indicated in a televised address on August 9 that he is contemplating abdication from the world's oldest hereditary monarchy. In ...

The Japanese politician roundly criticised for handing Emperor Akihito a letter last month has received a knife and a death threat at his office – a none-too-subtle message that even a hardened ...