Only males can ascend the ancient Chrysanthemum Throne and women leave the imperial family if they marry a commoner, with their offspring having no royal status. But Hisahito, who turned 18 in September and is second in line to become emperor after his father, said it was much too early for him to consider tying the knot.

Japan's Prince Hisahito, second in line to the throne, prepares to balance royal duties and university studies. At 18, he's the first male royal adult in decades. The prince, interested in biology and dragonflies,

Prince Hisahito, the Japanese imperial family’s last hope for the monarchy’s long-term survival -- unless succession rules change -- said marriage

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday Sunday, stressed the importance of telling the tragedy of World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to efforts to promote the understanding of history and the ...

Naruhito conveys a message of peace in this 2025, which also marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Not every day does the Emperor of Japan reach such a significant age as 65 years.

Japan's Emperor Naruhito renewed his wish for world peace on his birthday, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, the Imperial Household Agency (IHA) said on Sunday. "I hope that this year,