After Emperor Hirohito (aka Emperor Shōwa ... Experts today, however, largely believe he played a sizable part in Japan's ...

If ever a picture was worth a thousand words, it was the image of General MacArthur and Emperor Hirohito standing side by side during their ... his role in leading Japan to war makes simple ...

Princess Mikasa, the oldest member of Japan's royal family and great aunt to the emperor, died aged 101 ... a daughter, in 1944 during World War II. The imperial couple's house burned down in ...

World War II ended 75 years ago ... But some nations mark Aug. 15 as the war’s end, the day Japan’s emperor made a speech announcing the surrender. A: An abbreviation for Victory over Japan ...

Ten things about Japan's emperor During his brief address, Emperor Akihito also offered condolences and sympathy to Japanese who had lost family members or suffered damage - a reference to the ...

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are considering a visit to Iwoto Island in April to pay respects to the victims of the fierce fighting in the closing stages of World War II 80 years ...

Arrangements are being made for Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to visit Hiroshima ... one of the two cities devastated by atomic bombings during World War II, when they attend an annual national ...

This combined photo shows Emperor Naruhito ... one of the two cities devastated by atomic bombings during World War II, when they attend an annual national cultural festival in Sasebo, Nagasaki ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako plan to face up to Japan ... World War II in August 1945. But one aspect that isn't on the itinerary are the Indonesians who were mobilized as laborers during ...

Rarely seen outfits, elaborate thrones and ancient paraphernalia adorned Tuesday’s sacred and sumptuous ceremony marking the formal ascension of Emperor Naruhito to Japan’s Chrysanthemum Throne.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are considering a visit to Iwoto Island in April to pay respects to the victims of the fierce fighting in the closing stages of World War II 80 years ago, a source ...

Nagasaki and Okinawa prefectures next year to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, it was learned Sunday. During the possible visits, the emperor and empress would pay tribute to ...