Together, these three items represent the valour, wisdom and benevolence that the emperor displays towards his people. No one other than the emperor and the most senior priests of the Shinto religion have ever seen them.
The influx of Japanese talent that is reshaping the K-pop industry comes at a time of increasingly bitter political acrimony between the two countries.
The influx of Japanese talent that is reshaping the K-pop industry comes at a time of increasingly bitter political acrimony between the two countries.
Redacted court documents showed subpoenas were for records of dealings between a now-defunct Hong Kong-based front company and a North Korean state-run entity.
Redacted court documents showed subpoenas were for records of dealings between a now-defunct Hong Kong-based front company and a North Korean state-run entity.
Former Emperor Akihito, 85, stepped down midnight on Tuesday, bringing an end to the Heisei era spanning his 30-year reign.
Former Emperor Akihito, 85, stepped down midnight on Tuesday, bringing an end to the Heisei era spanning his 30-year reign.
The chief of the Philippine National Police says the agency will look into allegations Huawei could be used for spying by Beijing, as concerns grow in the country over the risks of partnering with the Chinese tech giant.
The chief of the Philippine National Police says the agency will look into allegations Huawei could be used for spying by Beijing, as concerns grow in the country over the risks of partnering with the Chinese tech giant.
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Rising demand for Chinese mobile phones by South Koreans may shatter long-standing domestic loyalties for home-grown brands such as Samsung and LG.
Heisei era began in early 1989, just before the collapse of Japan’s ‘bubble economy’, when sky-high stock and land prices plunged.
Heisei era began in early 1989, just before the collapse of Japan’s ‘bubble economy’, when sky-high stock and land prices plunged.
As Japan’s 85-year-old emperor ends his three-decade reign on Tuesday, a look at the other members of the imperial family.
As Japan’s 85-year-old emperor ends his three-decade reign on Tuesday, a look at the other members of the imperial family.
Akihito’s reign runs through midnight when his son Crown Prince Naruhito becomes emperor and his era begins.
Akihito’s reign runs through midnight when his son Crown Prince Naruhito becomes emperor and his era begins.
Former special envoy Joseph Yun confirms he signed agreement for payment of money before Warmbier was flown out of Pyongyang in a coma in 2017.
Former special envoy Joseph Yun confirms he signed agreement for payment of money before Warmbier was flown out of Pyongyang in a coma in 2017.
After more than 30 years on the Chrysanthemum Throne, Japan’s emperor will on April 30 abdicate for his son to take over a hereditary monarchy that has continuously lasted for centuries.
After more than 30 years on the Chrysanthemum Throne, Japan’s emperor will on April 30 abdicate for his son to take over a hereditary monarchy that has continuously lasted for centuries.
South Korea was one of the countries granted a waiver by the United States when Washington reimposed sanction on Iran, but that waiver will expire next month.
South Korea was one of the countries granted a waiver by the United States when Washington reimposed sanction on Iran, but that waiver will expire next month.
Japan’s crown prince will draw from his father’s experience and popularity, but the Oxford-educated royal is expected to have his own opinions and style of rule.
Japan’s crown prince will draw from his father’s experience and popularity, but the Oxford-educated royal is expected to have his own opinions and style of rule.
Possible emergencies listed in new guidelines include an aircraft being deliberately flown into a reactor building.
Possible emergencies listed in new guidelines include an aircraft being deliberately flown into a reactor building.
Incident came before imperial succession which will promote the young prince to second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Incident came before imperial succession which will promote the young prince to second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Adrian Hong is wanted by Spain in connection with the February raid, but his lawyer claims extradition is based on ‘unreliable accounts’ of embassy staff.
Adrian Hong is wanted by Spain in connection with the February raid, but his lawyer claims extradition is based on ‘unreliable accounts’ of embassy staff.
US president upbeat on negotiations ahead of his Tokyo trip, but tariffs on cars and agricultural goods may prove tricky.
US president upbeat on negotiations ahead of his Tokyo trip, but tariffs on cars and agricultural goods may prove tricky.
‘When all the fluff blows away … there was no real meat there to grab on to,’ said Jung Pak, a former senior CIA official.
‘When all the fluff blows away … there was no real meat there to grab on to,’ said Jung Pak, a former senior CIA official.
The 78-year-old has spent the last 26 years following and photographing Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.
The 78-year-old has spent the last 26 years following and photographing Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.
Former US Marine Christopher Ahn, who was arrested in Los Angeles last week, faces charges including breaking and entering, robbery with violence and intimidation.
Former US Marine Christopher Ahn, who was arrested in Los Angeles last week, faces charges including breaking and entering, robbery with violence and intimidation.