Japan gets ready for a new Emperor

The emperor has no political power, yet he enjoys a unique place in Japanese society, notes Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Japanese Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown......

Japanese cabinet clears way for abdication of Emperor Akihito

The Japanese government cabinet on Friday approved a bill that will allow Emperor Akihito to become the country’s first monarch in more than two centuries to abdicate. The bill will now be......

Emperor, Presidents, Kings, Sultan...

Royals and world leaders gathered at London's Westminster Abbey on Monday morning to bid farewell to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.   IMAGE: New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her......

Japan's emperor hints at abdication

If plans do go ahead, the 82-year-old will be the country’s first monarch to abdicate in 200 years. IMAGE: The Japanese emperor Akihito has signaled his desire to abdicate by expressing......