Princess Mako, who was set to give up her royal status to marry a commoner, recently postponed her marriage If a female member of the Japanese imperial family wishes to marry a commoner ...

Japan’s popular Princess Aiko turned 23 on Sunday, as she takes on more official duties even while her future in the imperial ...

That's because the Imperial Palace is home to the Emperor of Japan and his immediate family. And before that, it was the residence for some of Japan's most important figures, including Emperor ...

The country's other representative bloom would be chrysanthemum, which is on the Imperial Seal of Japan. However, the sakura decorates ¥100 coins while chrysanthemums adorn ¥50 coins ...

(Photo: Kyodo/via REUTERS) TOKYO: Japan’s Prince Hisahito, the second in line to become emperor, is the imperial family's last hope for its long-term survival. Hisahito, who turned 18 last ...