Japan’s Princess Aiko to make first solo visit abroad
Japan’s Princess Aiko is set to undertake her first solo official visit abroad. The daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Laos in…
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The Akishino Tiara
The Akishino Tiara is worn by the current Crown Princess of Japan, Princess Kiko. The origins of the tiara are unclear, but it made its…
Emperor Akihito released from hospital following diagnosis
Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan has been released from the hospital after receiving a diagnosis. He returned to his home at Sento Imperial Palace after…
Princess Aiko delivers first official address
Aiko, Princess Toshi, has delivered her first address during an official royal duty. The Princess spoke during the opening ceremony of an international medical conference…
Emperor Akihito to undergo heart examination
Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan is to be admitted to the hospital to undergo a heart examination. The Imperial Household Agency announced today that the…
Crown Prince Akishino to attend memorial mass for Pope Francis
Crown Prince Akishino of Japan will attend a memorial mass for Pope Francis. The Imperial Household Agency announced that the Crown Prince will attend the…
Taking a look at Princess Tomohito of Mikasa as she celebrates her 70th birthday
Princess Tomohito of Mikasa was born Nobuko Asō on 9 April 1955 as the daughter of Takakichi Asō and Kazuko Yoshida. She was their third…
Prince Hisahito begins university
Japan’s Prince Hisahito has begun university. The Prince will begin studying at the University of Tsukuba, located just northeast of Tokyo, on 14 April in…
Princess Akiko to host special Japan radio show
Princess Akiko of Mikasa will host a special show on Japanese radio. The program will be called “Princess Akiko’s All Night Nippon Premium”, but an…
Future Emperor of Japan holds first news conference
Prince Hisahito, the future Emperor of Japan, has given his first news conference, discussing his future role and marriage. In his coming-of-age news conference, the…