According to legend, the first emperor of Japan was the warrior-king Jimmu, believed to be the great-grandson of the sun goddess Amaterasu. It is for this reason that, in Japanese, the emperor is ...

Japan’s state religion, Shinto, centres on a mythical past which links the traditions of the Emperor cult to a belief in the sun goddess, Amaterasu, from whom the first Emperor, Jimmu (660-585 ...

Japan’s popular Princess Aiko turned 23 on Sunday, as she takes on more official duties even while her future in the imperial family remains in doubt. Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito ...

Gozen Tomoe: untangling myth from history Tomoe may be Japan’s most famous female warrior, but specific details of her life are uncertain. During the Genpei War, it’s believed Tomoe played a ...

Reports that Japanese Emperor Akihito intends to abdicate within a few years could re-open debate about female succession, but any such move is likely to provoke strong opposition within the ...

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito meets with Mongolia's President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh during a visit aimed at strengthening ties between the democracies Via AP news wire Tuesday 08 July 2025 06:02 BST ...

Japan’s popular Princess Aiko turned 23 on Sunday, as she takes on more official duties even while her future in the imperial family remains in doubt. Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito ...