Japan's continuous hereditary monarchy is believed to be the world's oldest. Princess Mako, niece to Japan's enthroned emperor, Naruhito, is planning to leave the imperial family, moving out of her ...

Meet Japan's royal family! The Japanese imperial family is thought to be the oldest hereditary royal family in the world, dating back as early as 97 B.C. with Emperor Sujin's reign. The current head ...

TOKYO — Former Japanese princess Mako Komuro has given birth to her first child, palace officials confirmed Friday, though they gave no details, saying she is no longer a royal member. The Imperial ...

Mako Komuro, formerly Princess Mako, gave up her royal status to marry Kei Komuro, a commoner. After their wedding, the couple moved to New York City, where Kei works as a lawyer and Mako reportedly ...

Japan's Princess Mako quietly married a commoner without traditional wedding celebrations Tuesday and said their marriage — delayed three years and opposed by some — "was a necessary choice to live ...

Japans former princess Mako Komuro (C), the elder daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, and her husband Kei Komuro (2nd R) walk to their departure gate for their flight to New York at Tokyo's ...

TOKYO — Former Japanese princess Mako Komuro has given birth to her first child, palace officials confirmed Friday, though they gave no details, saying she is no longer a royal member. The Imperial ...