Japanese scientists have genetically engineered a chrysanthemum flower that is "true blue" — a color that has long eluded flower breeders and researchers. Blue has proved a challenge to produce ...

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.

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.

When Americans think of flowers and Japan, we think of cherry blossoms. But to the Japanese, there’s a flower for every time of year, and right now, it’s the chrysanthemum, celebrated in ...

Japan's Emperor Akihito Abdicates The Chrysanthemum Throne Akihito, citing failing health, becomes the first Japanese monarch in some two centuries to step down. His reign ends at midnight Tuesday ...

Asked what flower represents their country, most Japanese are likely to point to cherry blossoms. Actually, though, the “official” Japanese flower is the 16-petal chrysanthemum used for the ...

Japan Emperor Akihito first to step down in more than 200 years 02:23. Then-Princess, now Empress Masako expressed her joy at Toshi's birth, but in a country where girls can't take the throne, it ...

The art of the Japanese chrysanthemum has burst into bloom at the New York Botanical Garden, with the kiku exhibit, one of the most elaborate flower shows ever staged by the garden. Performances by… ...

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 ...

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.