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EMPEROR NARUHITO

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other royal family members attend the spring garden party at the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo in April 2025.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 22, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ imperial succession and the invention of tradition
The historical record is clear: The absolute prohibition on female monarchs is not timeless. It is a surprisingly modern invention.
Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito, said in a 2022 news conference upon coming of age that she hopes to ¡°spend a long time together¡± with her parents.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 3, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ princesses face life-altering legal revisions
After decades of discussion over their future, the princesses may soon have the option to either leave or remain in the imperial family.
Emperor Naruhito visits KU Leuven's library with Belgian King Philippe in the city of Leuven on Wednesday.
JAPAN
Jun 25, 2026
Emperor thanks Netherlands and Belgium for warm welcome
The imperial couple¡¯s visit included trips to a monument to the war dead in Amsterdam and a semiconductor research center in Belgium.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako sign the guest book at the Royal Palace, accompanied by King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium, in Brussels, on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Jun 24, 2026
Emperor Naruhito wishes for lasting friendship at Belgian banquet
The event comes as the two countries mark 160 years of diplomatic ties.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako with Belgian King Philippe and Queen Mathilde at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, Belgium, on Sunday
JAPAN
Jun 22, 2026
Emperor and empress dine at a castle with Belgium¡¯s royal family
They enjoyed their meal at a garden of the Royal Castle of Ciergnon near the town of Ciergnon in the municipality of Houyet, southern Belgium, for about an hour and a half.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are greeted by Belgian Princess Elisabeth as they arrive at the Melsbroek Air Base of the Belgian Air Force near Brussels on Saturday.
JAPAN
Jun 21, 2026
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive in Belgium
The couple¡¯s visit, their first to the country since 1999, follows their trip to Netherlands last week.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako planted a cherry tree at a park near Amsterdam on Friday.
JAPAN
Jun 20, 2026
Imperial couple plant cherry tree in Netherlands
The tree was planted at a park with a memorial monument for victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Emperor Naruhito and Dutch King Willem-Alexander pose for a photo in the ¡°Sweat Room¡± at Leiden University, where it is a tradition for graduating students to write their names on the walls, in Leiden, the Netherlands, on Thursday.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2026
Emperor talks with students at Leiden University on Netherlands visit
The oldest university in the Netherlands, established in 1575, is the only one in the country offering Japanese studies.
Emperor Naruhito delivers remarks at a luncheon hosted by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague on Thursday.
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2026
Emperor Naruhito attends luncheon in The Hague
The emperor said he hopes the friendly and cooperative ties between Japan and the Netherlands will become deeper and more multifaceted for next-generation youths and children.
Emperor Naruhito (left) gives a speech as the Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander listens during a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam on Wednesday.
JAPAN
Jun 18, 2026
Emperor makes wish for peace at banquet hosted by Dutch king and queen
Reflecting on World War II, when Japan and the Netherlands were on opposing sides, the emperor expressed hopes that both countries continue to walk together for peace.
Emperor Naruhito visits Het Loo Palace, a museum adjacent to Het Oude Loo Castle, in the Netherlands on Monday.
JAPAN
Jun 16, 2026
Emperor Naruhito visits palace museum in Netherlands
The emperor viewed exhibits such as paintings by court painters and toured rooms and a chapel while receiving briefings from the museum¡¯s head, the Imperial Household Agency said.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived at Schiphol Airport near Amsterdam on Saturday
JAPAN
Jun 14, 2026
Imperial couple¡¯s European trip ¡®significant,¡¯ expert says
The emperor and empress arrived in Amsterdam on Saturday on a two-week trip. Their family has strong ties with the royal families of both the Netherlands and Belgium.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend the New Year's Greetings ceremony with Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko and other Imperial Family members at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 1.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 14, 2026
Japan is running out of royals. Are more men the answer?
The Japanese legislature has moved forward with a proposal to allow the imperial family to adopt scores of distant male relatives.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived at Schiphol Airport near Amsterdam on Saturday.
JAPAN
Jun 14, 2026
Â鶹´«Ã½ emperor and empress arrive in Netherlands
The couple will attend a welcoming ceremony and a banquet hosted by King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima and lay flowers at a war memorial.
Emperor Naruhito speaks at a news conference about his upcoming visit to the Netherlands and Belgium, in Tokyo on Thursday.
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2026
Emperor Naruhito seeks public backing for an imperial family plan
Emperor Naruhito refrained from commenting on the content of the recent consensus proposal by lawmakers.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako welcome Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos during a welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics
May 27, 2026
Japan welcomes Philippines¡¯ Marcos at Imperial Palace
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.¡¯s visit is the first state guest visit to Japan by a Philippine president since 2015.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are expected to visit Kumamoto Prefecture in late September to inspect reconstruction progress and meet disaster survivors following the 2016 earthquakes.
JAPAN
May 24, 2026
Japan imperial couple likely to visit Kumamoto in September
During an envisaged two-day visit, the emperor and the empress are expected to inspect progress in reconstruction programs in areas devastated by earthquakes in 2016.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, on Saturday to meet with people affected by a 2018 massive rain disaster.
JAPAN
May 17, 2026
Emperor and empress meet with disaster-affected people in Ehime
The imperial couple arrived in Ehime Prefecture aboard a special flight from Haneda Airport earlier on Saturday.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit the Netherlands and Belgium as state guests in June.
JAPAN
May 12, 2026
Emperor and empress to visit the Netherlands and Belgium in June
The imperial family has long-established relationships with the royal families of the two European countries.
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attend a ceremony to mark this year's 100th anniversary of the start of the Showa Era on Wednesday.
JAPAN
Apr 30, 2026
Takaichi speaks at event marking 100 years since start of Showa Era
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako also attended the ceremony, along with about 5,620 others.
America¡¯s cyberforces grapple with cluster of deaths by suicide
The U.S. Cyber Command building (center) stands on the National Security Agency campus at Fort Meade, Maryland.
Many Indonesians named after Japanese anime characters
Some people in Indonesia are named Doraemon, the name of a lead character of the blockbuster anime series with the same title.
Yasukuni Shrine introduces ban on military attire and cosplay
People gather in front of thousands of lanterns on display at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on July 15 during the Mitama Matsuri, one of the capital's largest summer o-Bon festivals.
As countries ban social media for children, Japan mulls a different approach
Data from NTT Docomo¡¯s Mobile Society Research Institute released in June found that 55% of respondents across all age groups said they fiddled with their phones when they had nothing to do, even when another person was in front of them.
¡®Total whiplash¡¯: Foreign residents react to Â鶹´«Ã½ changing permanent residency rules
The entrance to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau in Minato Ward, Tokyo, in March. For some foreign residents of Japan, tightening measures for permanent residency have become one factor in a broader calculation over whether remaining in the country makes financial sense over the long term.
¡®Total whiplash¡¯: Foreign residents react to Â鶹´«Ã½ changing permanent residency rules
The entrance to the Tokyo Immigration Bureau in Minato Ward, Tokyo, in March. For some foreign residents of Japan, tightening measures for permanent residency have become one factor in a broader calculation over whether remaining in the country makes financial sense over the long term.
As Â鶹´«Ã½ concrete jungles sizzle, urban forestry offers an all-natural fix
People and birds find relief from the sun in Tokyo's Nakano Ward earlier this month. While experts agree that urban greening is crucial to mitigating the impact of climate change, trees are becoming even more scarce in Japanese cities.
Â鶹´«Ã½ brewers experiment with a secret ingredient: music
At Smoke Craft, a craft beer brewery in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, music isn't just a background to the brewing process ¡ª it's an ingredient.
As countries ban social media for children, Japan mulls a different approach
Data from NTT Docomo¡¯s Mobile Society Research Institute released in June found that 55% of respondents across all age groups said they fiddled with their phones when they had nothing to do, even when another person was in front of them.
J. League enters new era as league kicks off first fall-spring campaign
Players from each J. League club pose during a kickoff event on Monday ahead of the start of the 2026-27 campaign.

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