On social media too, many say she could emerge as a good role model for women. "I believe Masako can become the empress who can understand many Japanese mothers who suffer from mounting pressure ...

Empress Masako marked her 60th birthday on Dec. 9, saying she wants to move forward with new feelings. Masako responded in writing to questions from reporters about the milestone and expressed ...

Empress Masako said she is grateful for the support she has received for half of her life as part of the imperial family as she turns 59 on Dec. 9. “I am deeply moved to have spent exactly half ...

Empress Masako turned 58 on Dec. 9 by wistfully recalling how quickly her daughter had grown up and expressing her hopes that Princess Aiko would continue to “grow step by step” to fulfill ...