Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attend a memorial service for the war dead at Nippon Budokan martial arts hall Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2018, in Tokyo. Emperor Akihito has expressed deep ...

TOKYO (AP) — The 4 ½-minute speech that has reverberated throughout Japan's modern history since it was delivered by Emperor Hirohito at the end of World War II has come back to life in digital form.

TOKYO — The 4 1/2-minute speech that has reverberated throughout Japan’s modern history since it was delivered by Emperor Hirohito at the end of World War II has come back to life in digital form.

Hirohito was Emperor of Japan from 1926 until his death in 1989. His role in Japan's government in the World War Two remains highly controversial. The emperor was regarded as divine by many Japanese.

The auctioneers have put an estimate of $100,000 to $150,000 on the manuscript. New York, United States: Japan's Emperor Hirohito did not veto his advisers' decision to declare war on the United ...

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito visited Iwo Jima on Monday and paid tribute to thousands of Japanese and Americans who died in one of World War II’s bloodiest battles. Naruhito and his wife, Empress Masako, ...

TOKYO—Emperor Akihito, who is set to abdicate next year, delivered his final speech at Japan’s annual ceremony to commemorate war dead and stressed the peace that the nation has enjoyed since its ...

The royal was accompanied by his wife, Empress Masako, 61, and their daughter Princess Aiko, 23, as he waved from the ledge of the Imperial Palace at cheering well-wishers. He addressed the country ...

TOKYO — Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War Two this year, offered flowers and prayers on Thursday at a memorial to those who died in a ...

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and his family are waving to a crowd of flag-waving New Year’s well-wishers gathered at the Imperial ...

TOKYO (AP) — For his last time, Japan’s Emperor Akihito addressed a memorial service Wednesday marking the end of World War II. Once again, he expressed “deep remorse” for the war. It was in keeping ...