Royal orders exchanged during Japanese State Visit to the UK
Royal orders have been exchanged during the Japanese State Visit to the UK. As is customary on such visits, the monarchs bestowed royal orders on…
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Explained: Why Empress Masako wore a mask at the beginning of the state visit
Empress Masako was spotted wearing a white mask while riding in a carriage with Queen Camilla at the beginning of the Japanese state visit to…
Japanese state visit to the UK kicks off
The state visit of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to the United Kingdom kicked off earlier today with a ceremonial welcome. They were welcomed to…
Who’s who of the Japanese Imperial Family
As the Japanese State Visit to the UK begins, here is your breakdown of who’s who of the Japanese Imperial Family. Emperor Naruhito Naruhito was…
Emperor Naruhito comments on decreasing Imperial Family
Emperor Naruhito of Japan commented on the decreasing Imperial Family before his state visit to the United Kingdom. While talking to the media ahead of…
Empress Masako feeds silkworms
Empress Masako of Japan has fed silkworms as part of a traditional event. The tradition of sericulture has been passed down since the late 19th…
Princess Yuriko remains hospitalised as she celebrates 101st birthday
Yuriko, Princess Mikasa celebrated her 101st birthday yesterday, but she remains hospitalised. She was visited by her granddaughter, Princess Akiko, who revealed that she was…
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…
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…
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…