The Latest Breaking News from Imperial Palace

Oldest ongoing Vegas show ‘Legends’ turns 40

LAS VEGAS — Several years ago an entertainment professional in VegasVille recalled seeing “Legends In Concert” in the early 1990s at Imperial Palace.

Tribune News Service · Jul 3, 2023

Carriage conveys ambassadors to meeting with Emperor

A horse-drawn carriage conveyed newly appointed foreign ambassadors to the Imperial Palace on Wednesday, resuming the practice after a three-year break due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 8, 2023

Japan's emperor gives first birthday address in four-year reign

Japanese Emperor Naruhito on Thursday gave his first public birthday address since ascending the throne almost four years ago, after delays due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and urged support for people struggling with inflation and the pandemic.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2023

Palace reopens street to public for viewing autumn foliage

A road inside the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for viewing autumn foliage opened Saturday to the public for the first time in three years.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 26, 2022

Emperor, Empress meet German president, first lady

The Emperor and Empress met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and first lady Elke Budenbender at the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 3, 2022

Imperial family's New Year greetings to resume

The Imperial family will offer New Year greetings at the Imperial Palace for the first time in three years to a limited number of well-wishers who applied in advance, the Imperial Household Agency announced.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 2, 2022

How Maru Biru helped transform business district

Sandwiched between the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Station, the Marunouchi business district has long been home to the headquarters of many major corporations, but until the 21st century, the area was a ghost town on weekends.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 15, 2022

Japan's Emperor turns 62, reflects on key events

Ahead of his 62nd birthday on Wednesday, the Emperor recently expressed his thoughts to the media at the Imperial Palace, speaking on matters including the lack of marriage ceremonies for Mako Komuro, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 23, 2022

Emperor's birthday event at the palace to be canceled for 3rd year in a row

An event to mark the Emperor's birthday at the Imperial Palace on Feb. 23 will not be held because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Imperial Household Agency has announced.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jan 21, 2022