The first commoner to marry into the Japanese Imperial family, Empress Michiko has shown she's one ... the World Exposition in Japan wearing a neck brace, and in 2009, the 74-year-old empress ...

TOKYO (AP) - Japan’s 84-year-old former Empress Michiko went ahead with a visit to the ancient capital of Kyoto on Tuesday after doctors said she has a heart problem but can continue her ...

The 84-year-old royal's cancer is at an early stage and preparations are underway for her to undergo surgery as early as September Japan’s Empress Emerita Michiko has been diagnosed with breast ...

Japan’s beloved former Empress Michiko received greetings from her relatives and palace officials to celebrate her 90th birthday Sunday as she steadily recovers from a broken leg, officials said.

Empress Emerita Michiko left the hospital on Sunday afternoon after treatment for a fractured right femur. The 89-year-old former empress underwent surgery for the fracture at the University of ...

TOKYO — Japan’s beloved former Empress Michiko received greetings from her relatives and palace officials to celebrate her 90th birthday Sunday as she steadily recovers from a broken leg ...