Here is our latest coverage on Japan's imperial succession from Emperor Akihito to Emperor Naruhito.
Main stories:
Role of women in spotlight as imperial family members dwindle
Japan's Emperor Naruhito greets public for 1st time since ascension
Japan's new emperor a "perfect fit" for the role: Oxford friend
Japan mulls amnesty in honor of Emperor Naruhito's enthronement
Over 82% feel affection for new emperor, 79% support woman on throne
New Japanese emperor to start national tour from June
South Korea visit left as unfinished business for new emperor
New emperor to "commute" to palace from current residence for a while
Controversy rekindled over Shinto-linked imperial succession rite
Japan relishes chance to celebrate new emperor without need to mourn
Asian leaders congratulate Japan's new emperor on enthronement
Trump sends "profound congratulations" to new Japanese emperor
Japan-wide celebrations mark start of Reiwa Era
Officials feared Japanese emperor's U.K. experience might be stifled
New emperor's host while studying in Britain wishes him success
Close friend of Japanese imperial family recalls new emperor's visit
U.S. media extensively cover Japanese emperor's abdication
Japan in celebratory mood at start of new imperial era
Emperor Naruhito ascends throne, starting new era in Japan
New emperor to remain close to the people in changing society
Emperor declares abdication, thanks people for support
Emperor, empress to relocate in Tokyo after abdication
Asian leaders offer thanks to outgoing Japan emperor
Trump offers "heartfelt appreciation" to Japan's outgoing emperor
China appreciates outgoing Japanese emperor's achievements
Japanese public looks back over Heisei, express hopes for new era
Japan in celebratory mood over start of new imperial era
Emperor Akihito defines role as state symbol through 30 yrs of reign
Emperor not alone in abdicating, as examples in other countries show
Heisei to be remembered as period of peace, disasters, wealth gaps
Explainers:
Q&A: How are the imperial family's money and property managed?
Q&A: What kind of imperial succession rituals await the new emperor?
Q&A: What is the history of the Japanese imperial household?
Profiles:
Profile of new Japanese Emperor Naruhito
Profile of new Japanese Empress Masako
Full Texts:
Full text of new Japanese Emperor Naruhito's first remarks
Full text of Japanese Emperor Akihito's last remarks
In Photos:
IN PHOTOS: Japan's new Emperor Naruhito greets public
IN PHOTOS: Newlyweds and newborns on the 1st day of Reiwa
IN PHOTOS: Key events related to Emperor Naruhito, his family
IN PHOTOS: Last day of Japan's Heisei Era
IN PHOTOS: Japanese Emperor Akihito's journey with the people
IN PHOTOS: Look back over Japan's Heisei Era (1/2) 1989-1999
IN PHOTOS: Look back over Japan's Heisei Era (2/2) 2000-2019
