Japanese Emperor Naruhito’s younger brother, Crown Prince Fumihito, has been formally sworn in as first in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne

WION Dispatch: Japan emperor's brother proclaimed 1st in line to throne

The White House said that US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania will be the first foreign state guests to visit Japan and meet with Crown Prince Naruhito after his elevation to emperor. Watch full video to know more.

Donald Trump to be first foreign leader to meet Japan's new emperor

Japan's new imperial era to begin on May 1, when Crown Prince Naruhito becomes emperor, will be called Reiwa, the government said on Monday, adding that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe would explain its meaning in a national address.

New Japanese imperial era 'Reiwa' takes name from ancient poetry

In a rare emotional address ahead of his abdication next year, Japanese Emperor Akihito said he took "deep comfort" that his long reign had been one of peace as he remembered the "countless lives" lost in World War II.

Japanese emperor stresses his peaceful reign ahead of abdication

The monarch has been cutting back on official duties due to health concerns but has avoided saying outrightly that he wants to abdicate

Japanese emperor Akihito to address nation after abdication reports

He will be succeeded by his heir, 57-year-old Crown Prince Naruhito

Japan's Emperor Akihito to abdicate on April 30, 2019

A law adopted in June that allows Emperor Akihito to step down and be succeeded by Crown Prince Naruhito, 57, left details, such as timing, to be worked out

Japan special panel to weigh timing of emperor's abdication