Crown Prince Fumihito signaled that he wishes the issue of succession was handled in less clinical fashion as any change will impact the imperial family members “who are real live humans.” The ...

The anime summer season wrapped up with a bang ... The focus is on Yukiya, the Northern Leader’s son who is called upon by ...

(Photo: Kyodo/via REUTERS) TOKYO: Japan’s Prince Hisahito, the second in line to become emperor, is the imperial family's last hope for its long-term survival. Hisahito, who turned 18 last ...

Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Fumihito, turned 18 on Sept. 6, marking the first time in 39 years that a male member of the imperial family has reached adulthood. Hisahito, the nephew of ...