Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday, stressed the importance to keep telling the tragedy of the World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to the effort to promote understanding of the history and determination for

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 determination for peace as the world this year observes the 80th anniversary of the war’s end.

In this photo provided by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, on Feb. 13, 2025,

Japan’s Prince Hisahito, the second in line to the throne, has held a debut news conference since he turned 18 last September.

Japan's Prince Hisahito, the nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne, expressed Monday his desire t

The nephew of Emperor Naruhito stars in his first press conference at 18. The deep sigh that escaped the generally conservative political class of Japan in September 2006 can still be heard echoing. That day marked a historic event without any exaggeration.

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.

Japanese Prince Hisahito, who could well become emperor one day if the country's succession laws are not changed, told his first press conference on Monday that he would strive to fulfil his royal duties.

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,

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.

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