Empress Masako turned 58 on Dec. 9 by wistfully recalling how quickly her daughter had grown up and expressing her hopes that Princess Aiko would continue to “grow step by step” to fulfill ...

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and Princess Aiko visited the “Monet: The Late Waterscapes” exhibition at the ...

Empress Masako, who marked her 61st birthday on Dec. 9, released a statement reflecting on the past year for her family, the Japanese people and those impacted by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

Tokyo, Jan. 31 (Jiji Press)--Arrangements are underway for Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to visit Mongolia in the first half of July, the first trip by a reigning Imperial couple to ...

Tokyo, Jan. 30 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are likely to visit Mongolia in July, the first trip to the country by a reigning Imperial couple, people familiar with ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will likely visit Mongolia in July, the first trip to the country by a reigning imperial couple, people familiar with the matter said Thursday. This will be the ...

The Japanese government says arrangements are underway for Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to visit Mongolia in early July. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa announced the plan on Friday.

This combined photo shows Emperor Naruhito, left, and Empress Masako. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are considering a visit to Iwoto Island in April to pay ...