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The latest news on Emperor Naruhito, Emperor of Japan, including news on the Imperial House of Japan.
Read the full story: https://sc.mp/b5690e Japan will revise its imperial household law in an effort to expand the pool of eligible heirs for the Chrysanthemum Throne. The change will allow the imperial family to adopt male distant relatives over 15, and will also permit women to keep their royal status even after marrying someone from outside the family. It does not address the possibility of a woman ascending to the throne and becoming emperor, despite the idea having wide public support.
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Video | Japan revises law to expand imperial family

Revised law does not address possibility of a woman becoming emperor, despite wide public support.

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Japan changes rules to save shrinking monarchy, but bars female emperors

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Scrutiny on Prince Hisahito fuels debate on Japan’s succession crisis

Wellness

The 10-minute morning exercise workout that millions of Japanese people do

Over 20 million people in Japan practice a Radio Taiso session at least once a week in a country with one of the highest life expectancies.

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People perform a stretching exercise while listening to a Radio Taiso programme in a public park in Tokyo, Japan, on April 6, 2026. Photo: AP
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Video | Is Japan ready for a female emperor?

A new poll shows most Japanese support a woman ascending to the Chrysanthemum Throne, even as the prime minister proposes a plan that preserves the male-line succession.

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Japan backs a female emperor while Takaichi pushes conservative succession plan

A new poll shows most Japanese support a woman taking the throne, even as the prime minister moves to preserve male-line succession.

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Can Japan offer Indonesia a ‘credible alternative’ to China on Prabowo’s visit?

Defence and minerals to dominate the agenda as Tokyo offers hi-tech warships and energy pacts to secure Indonesia as a ‘trusted partner’.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto waves during the 28th Asean-Japan Summit in Kuala Lumpur last year. Photo: AP
Hong Kong politics

Japan’s consulate in Hong Kong marks emperor’s birthday, but city officials absent

Envoy remarks on absence of traditional ‘guest of honour’ from city government, amid tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

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More Japanese favour having an empress as Princess Aiko’s public appeal rises

Japan’s conservative politicians are against changing the centuries-old tradition of a male heir for the throne.

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Pop-star princess: Japan’s Aiko turns 24 amid calls for her to become empress

The princess’ supporters want Japan to change its male-only succession law but an academic says that is unlikely in the conservative country.

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Princess Aiko, daughter of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, poses for a photo at the Imperial Palace on November 7. Photo: Imperial Household Agency of Japan/AP
United States

‘Great friendship’: Trump arrives in Japan

The US president’s visit comes amid reports Washington and Tokyo will announce a shipbuilding deal.

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Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara shakes hands with US President Donald Trump as he arrives at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on Monday. Photo: AP
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North Korean missiles, China to top agenda of Trump-Takaichi talks in Japan

A government spokesman said Tokyo ‘sincerely welcomes’ the visit that begins on Monday.

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China-Russia relations

Xi urges Russia and Mongolia to block ‘external interference’, forge closer ties

Chinese leader calls for ‘hard connectivity’ among the three neighbours, aligning infrastructure and energy development strategies.

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‘Inappropriate’: Japan urges China to curb AI videos on wartime emperor

The images include Emperor Hirohito being transformed into a uniformed schoolgirl and depicted as a dog, sparking fierce online criticism.

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Japan’s Emperor Hirohito in the later months of World War II. Photo: Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
Viral stories

Japan’s Princess Kako goes viral after photo of her asleep on economy flight emerges

Image of fashion-conscious member of traditionally conservative royal family snoozing on trip to Brazil splits online opinion.

Japanese Princess Kako has gained widespread attention online after a photograph of her asleep on an economy flight went viral. Photo: SCMP composite/Imperial Household Agency of Japan
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Video | Japan’s teenage prince pledges to fulfil royal duties

Eighteen-year-old Prince Hisahito met the Japanese press for the first time in his official capacity

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Japan’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine vandalised again with graffiti

Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, seen as a symbol of Japan’s past militarism, reported a second case of graffiti in three months.

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Food and Drinks

6 of the best alfresco restaurants in the world, from Miami to Tokyo

These dining hotspots around the world offer a feast for the palate and the eyes with exquisite dining experiences in the great outdoors – and should be on every foodie’s travel bucket list

From Miami to Tokyo, these are six restaurants where the food is best enjoyed outdoors. Photo: Shutterstock
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Online savvy young Japanese feel no affinity for royal family, survey shows

The lack of interest among young Japanese in the country’s royals reflects the dominance of digital media, analysts say.

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King Charles hails ties as Japan royals make UK state visit

A lavish state banquet was thrown at Buckingham Palace to mark the first such trip by Japanese head of state since 1998.

Britain

Princess Anne, sister of King Charles, in hospital after suspected horse incident

Buckingham Palace said on Monday that the 73-year-old, the only daughter of the late Queen Elizabeth, had suffered minor injuries and a concussion.

Princess Anne, sister of King Charles III, was in hospital on Monday with “minor injuries and concussion” after apparently being injured by a horse. Photo: Reuters/Pool
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Japan’s Emperor Naruhito arrives in UK for 3-day state visit

Trip highlights will include a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, with a possible appearance by Kate, Princess of Wales.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako walk through a guard of honour after arriving at Stansted Airport on Saturday. Photo: AP,
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Britain laces up for a Japan-style 116km relay race as the emperor visits

The inaugural UK ‘ekiden’ will mark the 100th anniversary of Japan’s storied long-distance relay to coincide with the royal couple’s visit.

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King Charles to host Japan’s Emperor Naruhito for UK state visit this month

It will be first state visit hosted by Charles, 75, since he returned to work at the end of April, almost three months after being treated for cancer.

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King Charles visits cancer centre on return to public duties after own diagnosis

A smiling and healthy-looking King Charles returned to public duties on Tuesday for the first time since he was diagnosed in February with cancer, paying a visit to a treatment centre for the disease in London.

Britain’s King Charles makes his first official public appearance on Monday since being diagnosed with cancer. Photo: Reuters/Pool
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UK’s King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis

The British monarch, 75, is making good progress after treatment and a period of rest, Buckingham Palace says.

Britain’s King Charles waves as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle, in Mach. Photo: AP
Japan

Japan royal family follows Dutch counterpart on Instagram

The imperial family’s account has attracted than 855,000 followers since its debut earlier this month.

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Japan’s royals join Instagram – with Kate Middleton’s cancer saga top of mind?

By finally joining social media, Japan’s Imperial Household Agency aims to reach a younger audience and get ahead of bad news before it becomes fodder for the tabloids, observers say.

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