Princess Kako visits site of first Olympic Games
Princess Kako of Japan has visited the first modern Olympic Games site while in Greece to mark 125 years of diplomatic relations with Japan. The…
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Crown Princess Kiko visits tuberculosis sanatorium
Crown Princess Kiko of Japan has visited one of the largest tuberculosis sanatoriums in Japan. She recently marked the 30th anniversary of becoming the president…
Looking back at the coronation of King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida
Although King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand died on 13 October 2016, his son and the next King did not have his coronation until 4 May…
Looking back at the wedding of King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida
On 1 May 2019, there was a surprise announcement from the Thai royal court – Suthida Tidjai was officially announced as King Vajiralongkorn’s wife. King…
Marking the fifth anniversary of Emperor Naruhito’s accession
As we mark the fifth anniversary of Emperor Naruhito of Japan’s accession, we take a look back at that historic day. It was announced on…
Japanese survey reveals 90% support reigning empress
A new survey in Japan has shed light on what the Japanese people think about a woman sitting on the Chrysanthemum Throne. According to a…
The Emperor and Empress of Japan to make state visit to United Kingdom
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan will make a state visit to the United Kingdom. They will be hosted by King Charles III at…
Queen of Bhutan opens tiger conservation conference
The Queen of Bhutan has opened the Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference. The Royal Government of Bhutan and the Tiger Conservation Coalition co-organised the…
Taking a look at the wedding of Crown Prince Akihito & Michiko Shōda
On 10 April 1959, Michiko Shōda married the future Emperor Akihito of Japan. They had met on a tennis court in 1957, and the engagement…
Crown Prince Akishino and Prince Hisahito explore Tamagawa University’s agricultural facilities
Crown Prince Akishino and his son, Prince Hisahito, have explored Tamagawa University’s agricultural facilities. Prince Hisahito showed a special interest in the bees and a…