Organized by the Imperial Household Agency ... that convey the spirit of past court glory and provide invaluable insight into the cultural history of Japan." Diane M. Bolz | Read More Email ...

On April 1, the Japanese government will announce ... the capital was moved to Tokyo. The Kyoto Imperial Palace is where era names were chosen by court officials for more than 1,000 years.

Discover Kyoto, a world of imperial residences and shogun castles, palaces and villas, where every architectural detail speaks volumes about the authority and refinement of traditional court life.

That's because the Imperial Palace is home to the Emperor of Japan and his immediate family ... Tours start and end at the Kikyo-mon gate of the palace. If you book a tour, don’t expect to ...

including former “comfort women” of the Imperial Japanese Army. In the lawsuit, the lower court dismissed the plaintiffs’ claims, ruling that Japan cannot be subject to the jurisdiction of ...