As the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II approaches, only a few veterans of Japan’s brutal war remain. “Never die for Emperor or country,” one advised. By Martin Fackler and Ko Sasaki Her ...
Here’s a look at the life of Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan. Personal Birth date: December 23, 1933 Birth place: Tokyo, Japan Birth name: Tsugunomiya Akihito Father: Emperor Hirohito Mother: ...
TOKYO (Reuters) - The timing of Emperor Akihito's abdication, Japan's first in nearly two centuries, is to be discussed by a special panel that will meet from Dec. 1, the top government spokesman said ...