FILE - Japan's former Emperor Akihito leaves after paying his respects on the 110th anniversary of the death of the wife of former emperor Meiji, former empress dowager Shoken, who died on April 9, ...

Of all the abductions, this one is different.

Of all the abductions, this one is different.

Drawing extensively from the Meiji tennoki, the official Japanese record of the emperor's life, noted Japan scholar and Columbia professor emeritus Keene fills this monumental work with a wealth of ...

This albumen photograph offers a rare glimpse into the Imperial House of Japan during the Meiji Restoration (1868–1912), a period of pronounced social, political, and economic change during which ...

Political restoration, cultural transformation : The Imperial line ; Restoration of Imperial rule ; The last samurai ; Appearance ; Education ; Industry ...

At Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine, it’s not unusual for visitors to catch a glimpse of a traditional wedding, the couple led in procession by Shinto priests under a large red umbrella. Located within the ...