The emperor does not have political power but has symbolic significance for Japan. Historically, World War II was fought in the name of Naruhito’s grandfather Hirohito. Over the decades since ...

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 ...

This combined photo shows Emperor Naruhito, left, and Empress Masako. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Arrangements are being made for Japan's Emperor ... of the end of World War II, a government source ...

In it, a casually dressed MacArthur towers over the stiff, formally attired Emperor. "What does ... "Japan's first democrat." By the time his 62-year reign came to an end, Japan had risen like ...

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 ... ground ...

Arrangements are being made for Emperor ... peace by Japan's first emperor born after the war, the source said. The imperial couple plan to visit the Peace Park in Nagasaki, one of the two cities ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako plan to face up to Japan ... after World War II, have heard stories about the war from Akihito and his wife, Empress Emerita Michiko. “I would like to ...

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 ...

In it, a casually dressed MacArthur towers over the stiff, formally attired Emperor. "What does ... "Japan's first democrat." By the time his 62-year reign came to an end, Japan had risen like ...