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 ...

President Sergio Mattarella on Tuesday had lunch with Japanese Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, the first institutional appointment on a long state visit that will also take the Italian president to Kyoto and Hiroshima.

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.

Emperor Naruhito, and other elder members of the Imperial family, while pursuing his university studies, beginning next month. Speaking to reporters at the Akasaka Estate residence in Tokyo ...