Tokyo is one of those cities that never seems to sleep. The bustling metropolis has served as the capital of the country for over 150 years, and while it’s often thought of as a futuristic cityscape, ...

Step into Tokyo’s most exclusive autumn moment — a hidden Imperial Palace walkway lined with fiery maple leaves, open to the public for just nine magical days. Every November, Tokyo transforms into a ...

Step back in time at this legendary parlor, with bespoke bottles of Japanese whisky, century-old cocktail recipes and a ...

The Imperial Palace in Tokyo opened its Inui Street to the public for fall foliage viewing on Saturday, allowing visitors to stroll among colorful maple trees until Dec 7. Around 500 people had ...

TOKYO (AP) - Three booming cheers of "Banzai!" rang out Tuesday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo as Naruhito formally declared his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne as the nation's 126th emperor.

A teenager jostled for position amid a crowd of well-wishers in front of the Imperial Palace balcony on Jan. 2, 2014, her casual attire and flu mask obscuring her true identity.

People view autumn foliage on the Imperial Palace's Inui Street in Tokyo on Nov. 29, 2025, as it is opened to the public through Dec. 7. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The Imperial Palace in Tokyo opened ...