Japan's parliament has amended the Imperial Household Law to address the shortage of heirs. Male descendants of former noble ...

Emperor Naruhito and other members of the imperial family greeted the throngs of well-wishers to the Imperial Palace who came ...

Questions remain about who will succeed Emperor Naruhito, but even the most recent rule change prevents Princess Aiko, the ...

Witnessing Japan’s first imperial transition in 30 years as a Tokyo correspondent was a unique experience. On May 1, 2019, ...

New legislation aims to address the shrinking ranks of Japan's imperial family, while preserving male-only succession despite ...

Only male descendants in the male line are eligible to inherit the throne; now, the Imperial Family can adopt distant male ...

Japan's new Emperor Naruhito inherited Imperial regalia and seals as proof of his succession and pledged in his first public address Wednesday to follow his father's example in devoting himself to ...

A new law passed in Japan in July 2026 is updating the line of succession: It allows the royals to adopt distant male ...

Japan’s Crown Prince Naruhito has suggested he is ready to take on the duties of emperor from his father as the country prepares for its expected first imperial abdication in two centuries. Emperor ...

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s approval rating, which had hovered above 60–70% since her inauguration last October, ...