Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday she opposes changing the imperial family's male-only succession rules, as pressure mounts on lawmakers to address the issue of the monarchy's ...

TOKYO — Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Prince Hisahito was formally recognized as an adult on Saturday in an elaborate ceremony steeped in imperial tradition. He could be the royal family's last heir. The only son of ...

Hisahito is second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne but the Japanese monarchy is facing a crisis due to it's male-only succession rules. Japan's Prince Hisahito has become the first male royal to ...

In 2021, Princess Mako of Japan made the radical choice to leave the imperial family to fully pursue her love with Kei Komuro. A modern story of sacrifice and emancipation that continues to fascinate ...