Japanese Emperor Akihito

Narendra Modi calls on Japanese Emperor, discusses future of Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called on Japanese Emperor Akihito and discussed the common bonds between India and Japan and the future of Asia.

Nov 11, 2016, 13:08 PM IST

India becomes 1st non-NPT country to sign nuclear deal with Japan

There was political resistance in Japan - the only country to suffer atomic bombings during World War II - against a nuclear deal with India.

Nov 11, 2016, 09:09 AM IST

Japan's Prince Mikasa, oldest imperial family member, dies at 100

The 100-year-old uncle of Japanese Emperor Akihito, Prince Mikasa, died on Thursday, leaving only four heirs to the Chrysanthemum throne, the Imperial Household Agency said.

Oct 27, 2016, 11:58 AM IST