Japan’s new emperor ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne in a ritual ceremony on Wednesday that barred women participants, including the new emperor’s wife and daughter.

Actually, though, the “official” Japanese flower is the 16-petal chrysanthemum used for the imperial seal. Japan has no legally defined national flower or seal, but you will see the imperial ...

Aug. 6 (UPI) --The question of who will succeed to the Chrysanthemum Throne -- the Japanese monarchy -- when there is a shortage of male heirs is in play again after the panel set up to look into ...

TOKYO-- Japan's much admired Emperor Akihito is set to abdicate on April 30, 2019, at age 85 in the first such departure from the Chrysanthemum Throne in about 200 years, the government said Friday.

For only the second time in more than 90 years, Japan is getting a new emperor. Here’s a look at what Emperor Naruhito is expected to bring to the world’s oldest monarchy. Photo: Getty Images ...

The chrysanthemum in Japan represents fall and is often used as a floral offering or as a Buddhist flower. Its ornate bloom is also the emblem of the imperial family and appears on Japanese passports.

In many cultures the honored flower is the chrysanthemum. From the Imperial Throne of Japan to the graveyards of Mexico, the chrysanthemum has had profound religious and spiritual meanings.

But to the Japanese, there’s a flower for every time of year, and right now, it’s the chrysanthemum, celebrated in festivals, shows and home displays. This Oct. 15, 2014 photo shows ...

The chrysanthemum (kiku) is the seal of the Imperial family, and along with the cherry blossom (sakura) is symbolically used as the national flower by the Japanese people.Chrysanthemums have been ...