The Imperial Household Agency is considering the possibility of the Emperor moving from the Imperial Palace to the Akasaka Estate upon abdication, agency sources have told the Mainichi Shimbun.

Both the Imperial Palace and Akasaka Estate are located in central Tokyo. The residence of the emperor’s second son, Prince Akishino, and his family is also located on the grounds of the Akasaka ...

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Police in Tokyo are investigating reports of drones seen flying Thursday night over the imperial palace, the Akasaka Estate, as well as near the Musashino Imperial Graveyard in Hachioji. Riot police ...

Prince Mikasa and Princess Yuriko are seen in the garden at the Akasaka Estate on Nov. 16, 2015. (Photo courtesy of the Imperial Household Agency) Prince Mikasa, who passed away on Oct. 27 at age ...