Profiles
Profile of new Japanese Emperor Naruhito
Profile of new Japanese Empress Masako
Stories
Japanese emperor performs overnight Shinto ceremony to mark succession
Emperor, empress parade in Tokyo to commemorate enthronement
Japan's Emperor Naruhito "deeply appreciates" celebration of enthronement
Emperor's enthronement parade inspiring wedding dresses, tours
81% back idea of Japan having female emperor: Kyodo News poll
Japan lawmakers eye restoration of ex-imperial members for succession
"Washoku" delicacies served at banquet after emperor's ceremony
Japan's Emperor Naruhito proclaims enthronement in ancient-style ceremony
Bumper guest list sees enthronement-related bill rise 30%
Japan to pardon half a mil. criminals on occasion of imperial ceremony
Scholar expects Empress Masako to be effective communicator for Japan
Conservatives submit ex-imperial member restoration proposal to Abe
Japan crown prince urges daughter to update public on marriage
Japan's Princess Aiko turns 18, enjoys last year in high school
Japanese emperor's succession rite to follow precedent despite controversy
Emperor Naruhito ascends throne, starting new era in Japan
New emperor to remain close to the people in changing society
Empress Masako dons long white dress, tiara at emperor's 1st speech
Japan's Emperor Naruhito greets public for 1st time since ascension
Role of women in spotlight as imperial family members dwindle
Over 82% feel affection for new emperor, 79% support woman on throne
New emperor to "commute" to palace from current residence for a while
Officials feared Japanese emperor's U.K. experience might be stifled
Emperor declares abdication, thanks people for support
Emperor Akihito defines role as state symbol through 30 yrs of reign
Emperor not alone in abdicating, as examples in other countries show
Explainers
Q&A: Emperor Naruhito's Daijosai key imperial succession ritual
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?
In Photos
IN PHOTOS: Daijosai rite by Japanese Emperor Naruhito
IN PHOTOS: Japanese Emperor Naruhito's enthronement parade
IN PHOTOS: Emperor Naruhito's journey to the Chrysanthemum Throne
IN PHOTOS: Japan's new Emperor Naruhito greets public
IN PHOTOS: Last day of Japan's Heisei Era
IN PHOTOS: Japanese Emperor Akihito's journey with the people
Full Texts
Full text of new Japanese Emperor Naruhito's first remarks
Full text of Japanese Emperor Akihito's last remarks