TOKYO (Kyodo) -- As Japan's Emperor Naruhito travels across the country to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II this year, he is expected to explore how best to pass down memories ...

The royal couple bowed deeply as they offered flowers and ritually poured water at a memorial for the war dead as rain fell on the island, which is known in Japan as Iwo-To. Emperor Naruhito and ...

2025 Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako pour water on requiem hill as they visit the island of Iwo Jima, which is now officially called Iwo To in Japan, Monday April 7, 2025.

IWO-TO, Japan — Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Monday visited Iwo Jima to pay tribute to those who died on the island where one of World War II's harshest battles was fought 80 years ago.

the Emperor and Empress of Japan and the Prince of Cambodia. From the steam engine coaches in the olden days to the modern carriages these days, the Penang Hill Railway has reached a milestone as ...