Japan's Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday Sunday, stressed the importance of telling the tragedy of World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to efforts to promote the understanding of history and the determination for peace as the world this year observes the 80th anniversary of the war's end.

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday, stressed the importance to keep telling the tragedy of the World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to the effort to promote understanding of the history and determination for

In the Japanese line of succession to the Chrysanthemum Throne, there are just three people eligible to succeed Emperor Naruhito: His brother, Crown Prince Fumihitio; his nephew, Prince Hisahito; and his great uncle,

Italy's President Sergio Mattarella, center left, and his daughter Laura Mattarella, left, are welcomed by Japan's Emperor Naruhito, center right, and Empress Masako, right, upon their arrival at the

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday Sunday, stressed the importance of telling the tragedy of World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to efforts to promote

Japan’s 18-year-old prince Hisahito pledges to fulfil royal duties ‘seriously’ at first press conference - Prince Hisahito is the only heir of his generation in the Japanese Imperial family

The nephew of Emperor Naruhito stars in his first press conference at 18. The deep sigh that escaped the generally conservative political class of Japan in September 2006 can still be heard echoing. That day marked a historic event without any exaggeration.

Naruhito conveys a message of peace in this 2025, which also marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Not every day does the Emperor of Japan reach such a significant age as 65 years.

Naruhito pledged to contribute to efforts promoting the understanding of history and the determination for peace as 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII. 'As the memory ...

Prince Hisahito, the Japanese imperial family's last hope for the monarchy's long-term survival — unless succession rules change — said marriage was not on his mind yet in his first press conference on Monday.

Japanese Prince Hisahito, who could well become emperor one day if the country's succession laws are not changed, told his first press conference on Monday that he would strive to fulfil his royal duties.