Rappler's latest stories on Empress Masako
Emperor Naruhito hopes for children's bright future in first poem reading
In his poem, Emperor Naruhito describes his feelings after visiting schools and institutions for children in Tokyo in June last year
Cheering crowds greet Japan's new emperor in rare parade
'We came here because it's a once in a lifetime opportunity and we wanted to celebrate this event, says a Japanese who traveled from Saitama, 40 kilometers north of Tokyo
Japan's Emperor Naruhito formally proclaims enthronement
Dressed in a ceremonial outfit dominated by a draped outer robe in copper, Naruhito announces: 'I hereby declare my enthronement at home and abroad'
Japan emperor to proclaim enthronement in ritual-bound ceremony
Japan's new Emperor Naruhito officially proclaims his ascension in a series of events expected to be attended by foreign dignitaries from over 180 countries
Duterte invites new Japan emperor and empress to the Philippines
The Philippine President says it would be his country's great honor to receive Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako some time in the future
