In the five years since he ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne, Emperor Naruhito couldn't interact with the public directly for much of that time due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Emperor Naruhito entered his fifth year of being on the throne on May 1 with almost all his public duties returning to in-person appearances as the COVID-19 pandemic winds down.

Emperor Naruhito thanked Micronesian President Wesley Simina for visiting Fukushima Prefecture in March to observe the ...

Because Naruhito, 59, will be more distanced from the World War II shadows that his 85-year-old father, Akihito, labored under, he may also enjoy greater liberty in shaping the contours of his reign.

Instead, Naruhito's younger brother Akishino, 50, is second in line, and his son Hisahito, 9, is third. Discussions on changing the law to allow female succession ended with the boy's birth.

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito began a weeklong visit to Mongolia on Sunday during which he plans to honor thousands of Japanese prisoners of World War II who were held under harsh conditions ...

Emperor Naruhito has praised the British royals for treating him 'like family' when he spent time with the late Queen Elizabeth in the 1980s. During his two years studying at Oxford University ...

Naruhito later gave a public address — where women were present — in which he pledged to uphold peace and be a worthy emperor to the Japanese people. Visit INSIDER's homepage for more stories.

Naruhito succeeded to the Chrysanthemum Throne at midnight. At another ceremony later in the morning, Naruhito will make his first address to the people. He is the nation's 126th emperor.

Naruhito succeeded to the Chrysanthemum Throne at midnight after Akihito abdicated. In his address to the people, Naruhito formally announced his succession and pledged to continue learning.

Emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne on Tuesday, proclaiming himself Japan's 126th emperor as the audience shouted 'banzai' to wish him a long and prosperous reign.

Naruhito himself is a direct descendant of Japan’s first emperor Jimmu, circa 660 BC. The only child of Naruhito and his wife Masako is a daughter, Aiko, and women are barred from the throne.