Imperial Palace forests' monthly bird species census. At odds with central Tokyo’s reputation as a mega-city crammed with infrastructure is a survey ...

Didn’t receive an invitation to this week’s abdication ceremony of Japanese Emperor Akihito on May 30 or the coronation of his son, Crown Prince Naruhito, on May 1? The good news is you can join the ...

Emperor Naruhito, joined by Empress Masako and other imperial family members, greeted well-wishers from the balcony of the Imperial Palace on Jan. 2 and offered words of encouragement for the new year ...

People view autumn foliage on the Imperial Palace's Inui Street in Tokyo on Nov. 29, 2025, as it is opened to the public through Dec. 7. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Imperial Palace in Tokyo opened ...

Step into Tokyo’s most exclusive autumn moment — a hidden Imperial Palace walkway lined with fiery maple leaves, open to the public for just nine magical days. Every November, Tokyo transforms into a ...