Historically, Japan is one of the oldest empires in the world that is still in existence today. However, the role of the Emperor has tended to fluctuate a lot within the millennia of history since the creation of the first shogunate.
In some periods, the Emperor only had a symbolic role, while in others, all power to rule over the country was in his hands. And I can use the masculine pronoun…
Emperor Naruhito undergoes MRI for prostate cancer scare
8th November 2022
Emperor Naruhito has undergone an MRI test following a blood draw result that sparked some concerns for his health.
Shortly before 9:30 am Tokyo time on Monday, 7 November, the Emperor entered the University of Tokyo Hospital to undergo the scheduled check. He came out…
The Japanese Imperial Family is expected to reopen their New Year’s greeting to the public after two of them had to be held with restrictions, according to some sources.
After health safety measures in the country have started to be lifted in recent weeks, some people…
Emperor Naruhito to undergo further testing for prostate cancer after "slightly elevated" blood test
5th October 2022
The Imperial Household Agency has announced that Emperor Naruhito will have to undergo an MRI scan to have a further evaluation after some values in a routine blood test have warranted such a step.
His Imperial Majesty will undergo the test at the beginning of November, according to sources, and does not intend to change his schedule, which includes a visit to Okinawa on the 22nd of…
Crown Prince Akishino leads Japan in final goodbye to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
28th September 2022
Members of the Japanese Imperial Family have made an appearance in Tokyo at the State Funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the 27th of September.
While Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako were not present, they were represented by Crown Prince Akishino, Crown…
Akihito, the Emperor Emeritus of Japan, has undergone cataract surgery on his left eye, according to Japanese media.
The former ruler of Japan was seen entering Tokyo University Hospital on Monday morning. He arrived alone, but his wife, Empress Emerita Michiko, joined…
Empress Masako kept health a priority in rare travel to attend the Queen's funeral
21st September 2022
When the plane carrying the Japanese delegation to London for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral landed at Stanstead Airport, many royal watchers were surprised to see Empress Masako accompanying her husband.
She rarely makes trips outside of Japan; in fact, her last foreign visit dates back to 2015, when, still the Crown Princess, she travelled to Tonga for an official visit.
Some…
King Charles welcomes world leaders to Buckingham Palace on the eve of The Queen’s State Funeral
18th September 2022
King Charles III and Queen Camilla, accompanied by members of the Royal Family, have hosted a gathering of world leaders at Buckingham Palace in preparation for tomorrow’s State Funeral.
All the leaders that had arrived in London gathered in the Picture Gallery and…
Ayako Moriya, former Princess of Japan, has given birth to her second child.
The baby boy was born at 3:14 am on Thursday, 1 September, at Aiiku Hospital in the Minato area of Tokyo. According to the Imperial Household Agency, both mother and child are…
Plans underway for Imperial Family to take part in Shinzo Abe state funeral
2nd September 2022
Members of the Japanese Imperial Family have been requested to be present for the state funeral of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, according to local media.
A source close to the Japanese Imperial Household Agency, which manages the Imperial Family’s agenda and communications, has told the Mainichi Shimbun that, once plans for the state funeral were approved, members of the Imperial…
