Prince Hisahito bestowed Order of the Chrysanthemum
Japan’s Prince Hisahito has been bestowed the Order of the Chrysanthemum by his uncle, Emperor Naruhito. The future Emperor of Japan is now a member…
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Prince Hisahito celebrates coming of age
Japan’s Prince Hisahito celebrated his coming of age on 6 September in a series of ceremonies in Tokyo. Prince Hisahito, 19, should have marked his…
Princess Tsuguko’s Tiara
Princess Tsuguko’s Tiara is worn by Princess Tsuguko of Takamado. She was gifted the tiara for her 20th birthday, the age of majority in Japan….
The Pearl Sunburst Tiara
The Pearl Sunburst Tiara belonging to the Japanese Imperial family seems to have been made in the 20th century. The first person to be seen…
The Japanese Crown Princely Wedding Tiara
This tiara goes by several names, but it has been the star of two Crown Princely weddings in Japan. The first to wear it was…
The Japanese Honeysuckle Tiara
The Japanese Honeysuckle Tiara was first worn by Setsuko, Princess Chichibu. The British-born Setsuko Matsudaira wore the tiara when she married Yasuhito, Prince Chichibu, the…
Princess Akiko’s Tiara
Princess Akiko’s Tiara belongs to Princess Akiko of Mikasa, a second cousin of Emperor Naruhito of Japan. Princess Akiko received the tiara on the occasion…
Crown Prince of Japan interviewed by child reporters
Crown Prince Fumihito of Japan and his family have been interviewed by child reporters in Tokyo. The Crown Prince and his children, Princess Kako and…
The Hitachi Pearl Fringe Tiara
The Hitachi Pearl Fringe Tiara is a diamond and pearl tiara worn by Hanako, Princess Hitachi. The diamond fan form features a row of pearl toppers…
Emperor Akihito diagnosed with heart disorder
Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan has been diagnosed with a heart rhythm disorder. The Imperial Household Agency announced that the former monarch has supraventricular tachycardia,…