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…
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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…
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to visit earthquake-affected area
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan will visit the towns of Anamizu and Noto in Ishikawa Prefecture to meet victims of the Noto Peninsula…
Japan’s Imperial Household officially launches Instagram account
The Imperial Household of Japan has officially launched their first social media account. The Imperial Household launched its Instagram account on 1 April to cover…
Emperor Naruhito greets the public for his 64th birthday
Emperor Naruhito of Japan greeted the public for his 64th birthday from the balcony at the Imperial Palace. He was joined by his wife, Empress…
Princess Aiko attends event for foreign guests for the first time
Princess Aiko of Japan attended her first major event involving foreign guests for the first time. Her parents, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, met with…
Emperor Naruhito writes poem reflecting on warm welcome
Emperor Naruhito of Japan recited a poem at the annual Imperial New Year’s Poetry Reading to reflect on the warm welcome he and his wife,…
Emperor and Empress of Japan donate to help country recover from devastating earthquake
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have donated to the prefectures damaged by the Noto Peninsula earthquake. The Emperor and Empress donated money through the Imperial…
Empress Masako at 60
Masako Owada was born on 9 December 1963 as the daughter of Yumiko Egashira and Hisashi Owada in a public hospital in the Tokyo suburb…
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend war memorial
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan have attended the annual war memorial. Japan regards 15 August 1945 as the end of the war as…