Empress Masako turned 58 on Dec. 9 by wistfully recalling how quickly her daughter had grown up and expressing her hopes that Princess Aiko would continue to “grow step by step” to fulfill ...

Empress Masako said she is grateful for the support she has received for half of her life as part of the imperial family as she turns 59 on Dec. 9. “I am deeply moved to have spent exactly half ...

LONDON--Empress Masako visited Britain along with Emperor Naruhito to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey here on Sept. 19. It was her first visit to a foreign ...