China repeatedly requested that Emperor Akihito visit after he ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne in 1989. Diplomatic documents released by the Foreign Ministry on Dec. 20 stated that on Dec. 17 ...

The Foreign Ministry’s China Division in 1991 listed the pros and cons of arranging a visit to China by Emperor Akihito, including the possible impact on diplomatic relations around Asia ...

The abdication of Emperor Akihito has reignited debate on ... time robots have raced alongside humans over such a distance. China is encouraging it's retirees to spend their savings on fun ...

Japan’s Emperor Akihito reads a message for recording at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Akihito expressed concern about fulfilling his duties as he ages in an address to the public in a 10-minute ...

Japan's Princess Mako, the eldest daughter of Prince Akishino and granddaughter of Emperor Akihito, will give up her royal status to marry Kei Komuro — a graduate student who works at a law firm ...

Emperor Akihito of Japan may abdicate in favor of ... fortified strongpoint of the Ukrainian army in the borderline China not ready to join potential Russia-US dialogue on strategic stability ...

Several world leaders gathered in Japan for the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and protesters demonstrated a short distance away. On April 30, 1945, the burned body of ...