Emperor Naruhito of Japan made a poignant speech to families ... stepped out on the balcony of the Imperial Palace for his 64th birthday today. The royal expressed his grief for those who lost ...

But then I remember, more cheerfully, that this birthday will be taking place in creaking, ageing Japan — a land where grey is the new black, lumbago is the new “Lambada” and 50 is not only ...

Her 96-year-old father Arimoto Akihiro celebrated her birthday on Sunday with cake and red bean rice at his home in the city of Kobe, western Japan. In his comment, he said he cannot directly wish ...

The agency also noted that Akihito continues to stay up to date on events within Japan and abroad. On his birthday, Akihito is scheduled to receive congratulations from Emperor Naruhito and ...

Japan and the U.S. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, right, declared Thursday Vancouver Asahi Day to honour the iconic baseball team and celebrate the 102nd birthday of the team's last surviving member ...