TOKYO (CNN) — Japanese Emperor Akihito will take to the country’s airwaves Monday to deliver a rare televised speech. While exact details are being kept under wraps, many expect Akihito, 82, to ...

Reporting from Tokyo — His voice was measured, his language formal, his demeanor somber. It was perhaps the clearest sign yet of just how grave Japan’s nuclear crisis had become: The emperor spoke.

Emperor Akihito spoke to his nation Wednesday — a somber televised message that demonstrated how deeply Japan has been shattered by the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear crisis. Akihito gives annual New ...

TOKYO (AP) — For his last time, Japan’s Emperor Akihito addressed a memorial service Wednesday marking the end of World War II. Once again, he expressed “deep remorse” for the war. It was in keeping ...

Here’s a look at the life of Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan. Personal Birth date: December 23, 1933 Birth place: Tokyo, Japan Birth name: Tsugunomiya Akihito Father: Emperor Hirohito Mother: ...