In 2019, Emperor Akihito became the first Japanese emperor to abdicate the Chrysanthemum Throne in over two centuries. He presided over a very transitory time in Japanese royal history—the role of his ...

The Chrysanthemum Throne is the oldest hereditary monarchy in the world. Records show the imperial line to be unbroken for fourteen centuries. Akihito was the 125th Emperor of Japan, a direct ...

FILE - Japan's former Emperor Akihito leaves after paying his respects on the 110th anniversary of the death of the wife of former emperor Meiji, former empress dowager Shoken, who died on April 9, ...

Japan’s emperor drew record numbers of well-wishers to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for his annual New Years’ speech — his last before he abdicates in April. The Imperial Household Agency told CNN ...

How will President Trump greet Japanese Emperor Akihito? President Bill Clinton, right, offers a toast to Japanese Emperor Akihito during a state dinner at the White House June 13, 1994. AFP/Getty ...

The Chrysanthemum Throne is the oldest hereditary monarchy in the world. Records show the imperial line to be unbroken for fourteen centuries. Akihito was the 125th Emperor of Japan, a direct ...