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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Princess Aiko to attend her first spring garden party
Princess Aiko of Japan will attend her first spring garden party on 23 April. The garden parties are held every spring and autumn at the…