Mako welcomed her child with her husband Kei Komuro, her former classmate from International Christian University in Tokyo. The former princess, who is Emperor Naruhito's niece, left Japan's royal ...

The Yomiuri Shimbun warns that the monarchy will be in danger if the nation insists on patrilineal succession. Read more at ...

In a big milestone for Japan’s royal family, Prince Hisahito turned 18 on Friday, becoming the first male royal family member to reach adulthood in almost four decades. It is a significant ...

TOKYO -- TOKYO (AP) — Former Japanese princess Mako Komuro has given birth to her first child, palace officials confirmed ...

Japan's strict laws of succession forbid women from ascending to the Chrysanthemum Throne and force them to give up their titles if they marry commoners. Meanwhile, many of the royal family are ...

Mako Komuro, formerly Princess Mako, gave up her royal status to marry Kei Komuro, a commoner. After their wedding, the ...

Tokyo — Japanese Princess Yuriko, the wife of wartime Emperor Hirohito's brother and the oldest member of the imperial family, has died after her health deteriorated recently, palace officials said.

Hisahito turned 18 last September, becoming the first male royal family member to reach adulthood in almost four decades in Japan. It marked a significant development for a family that has ruled ...

These include an appearance at the state banquet for the Emperor of Japan in London on June 25 ... the Duchess of York Another member of the extended royal family to have faced a health blow ...

Tokyo: In a big milestone for Japan's royal family, Prince Hisahito turned 18 on Friday, becoming the first male royal family member to reach adulthood in almost four decades. It is a significant ...

Shockingly affordable – This Lenovo Chromebook is a steal at 71% off TOKYO – In a big milestone for Japan's royal family, Prince Hisahito turned 18 on Friday, becoming the first male royal ...

TOKYO (AP) — In a big milestone for Japan’s royal family, Prince Hisahito has turned 18, becoming the first male royal family member to reach adulthood in almost four decades. It is a ...