KANUMA, Tochigi Prefecture--A wave of thefts of bonsai miniature potted trees across Japan appear tied to an overseas boom that offers high profits from resale, according to experts. In many ...

MIFUNE, Kumamoto Prefecture—Thefts of bonsai trees have surged around Japan, leading to tens of millions of yen in losses and fears among infuriated growers that their prized plants are being ...

Japan’s Prince Hisahito has spoken about his official duties at his debut news conference after reaching adulthood last year.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan This update includes detailed ... A 360-degree virtual tour of the Imperial Palace offers a rare opportunity to experience its historic halls and ...

From marking New Year's Day to a bonsai exhibition ... the celebrations showed large crowds outside the imperial palace waving the Japanese flag (Hinomaru). As per Japanese media, the Imperial ...

That's because the Imperial Palace is home to the Emperor of Japan and his immediate family. And before that, it was the residence for some of Japan's most important figures, including Emperor ...