Japan emperor greets public on his 65th birthday, hopes for happiness
TOKYO : Emperor Naruhito on Sunday greeted thousands who gathered to celebrate his 65th birthday, joined by Empress Masako, their daughter Princess Aiko and other imperial family members, expressing hope for the...
Egypt unveils first ancient royal tomb since Tutankhamun
The tomb, discovered near the Valley of the Kings in Luxor in southern Egypt, belonged to King Thutmose II of the 18th dynasty
Thutmose II was an...
Japan’s imperial family gets 19 mil. likes on Instagram in 6 months
TOKYO - The Imperial Household Agency said that its official Instagram account showcasing the activities of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako has been viewed more than 200 million times and received...
Japan emperor reflects on children’s dreams in poem
TOKYO : Japanese Emperor Naruhito, in a poem recited at the annual New Year's Poetry Reading on Wednesday, expressed how he was heartened to see children talk about their dreams for the...
Japan emperor wishes for peaceful year in New Year’s address
TOKYO : Emperor Naruhito offered greetings Thursday in his New Year's address, expressing hope for a peaceful year while voicing concern for people affected by natural disasters.
Japan emperor calls for unity in 2025 in face of ongoing challenges
TOKYO : Japanese Emperor Naruhito expressed his hope that people will work together to overcome challenges such as natural disasters and rising living costs in his New Year address released Wednesday.
Japan’s emperor eyeing visits to domestic war-related sites in 2025
TOKYO : Arrangements are being made for Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to visit Hiroshima and other domestic war-related sites next year to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of...
Japan’s former Emperor Akihito turns 91
TOKYO : Japan's former Emperor Akihito turned 91 on Monday, spending most of his daily life peacefully while caring for his wife, former Empress Michiko, who broke her thigh earlier this year,...
Japan’s Empress Masako turns 61, reflects on “memorable” U.K. visit
TOKYO - Japan's Empress Masako, on the occasion of her 61st birthday Monday, reflected on a year that included a "memorable" state visit to Britain with Emperor Naruhito and a tour of...
Princess Rajwa and Crown Prince Hussein visit speech therapy center in Amman
The Saudi-born royal looked elegant in an all-black ensemble from Max Mara
DUBAI : Jordan’s Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein visited...