Empress Emerita Michiko turns 90
She served as the consort of Japan for decades, and now, as the Empress Emerita, she celebrates her 90th birthday. Michiko Shōda was born in…
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Empress Emerita of Japan to undergo surgery for broken femur
Empress Emerita Michiko of Japan is to undergo surgery after a fall. The 89-year-old mother of Emperor Naruhito will have surgery on a broken right…
Japan’s future Emperor turns 18
The future Emperor of Japan comes of age today, but he won’t be undertaking royal duties until next spring. As he turns 18, Royal News…
Prince Hisahito won’t undertake royal duties until 2025
Prince Hisahito won’t start undertaking royal duties until 2025. The Prince, who is expected to be Emperor of Japan one day, will turn 18 on…
Emperor and Empress of Japan visit grave of Queen Elizabeth II
The official state visit of the Emperor and Empress of Japan has concluded, but before returning to Japan, the Emperor and Empress paid a private…
The book by the Emperor of Japan
*contains affiliate links* With so much attention on the Japanese State Visit to the UK, you might not know that Emperor Naruhito studied in the…
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…
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…