Didn’t receive an invitation to this week’s abdication ceremony of Japanese Emperor Akihito on May 30 or the coronation of his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, on May 1? The good news is you can join the ...

shogunate, Tokyo’s Imperial Palace has been home to a succession of emperors since 1868. While the East Garden is open to the public – and free – throughout the year, visitors wanting to take a tour ...

Step into Tokyo’s most exclusive autumn moment — a hidden Imperial Palace walkway lined with fiery maple leaves, open to the public for just nine magical days. Every November, Tokyo transforms into a ...

As Tokyo continues to reopen following the end of Japan’s state of emergency, many venues and attractions are slowly starting to open their doors to visitors once again. Starting on Tuesday June 2, ...

The Imperial Palace in Tokyo opened its Inui Street to the public for fall foliage viewing on Saturday, allowing visitors to stroll among colorful maple trees until Dec 7. Around 500 people had ...

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania are enjoying a six-course meal at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, where they are the first foreign guests of the Japanese emperor and empress. It is their ...

When it comes to scenic spots in Tokyo, Chidorigafuchi, the moat that surrounds the Imperial Palace, is consistently ranked as one of the best. Not only is it one of Tokyo’s best spots to see cherry ...

The Japanese Imperial Family have ushered in the new year in public for the first time since before the Covid pandemic - albeit with caution. Emperor Naruhito, 62, last greeted crowds on new year's ...

Didn’t receive an invitation to this week’s abdication ceremony of Japanese Emperor Akihito on May 30 or the coronation of his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, on May 1? The good news is you can join the ...