Imperial Family
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Prince Hisahito Turns 18 Is Immersed in Dragonfly Studies; Has 25-Page Paper Published on Fauna Diversity of Akasaka Imperial Gardens
Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino who turned 18 on Friday and became an adult mem...
September 6, 2024
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Japan’s Emperor Harvests Rice at Imperial Palace Grounds; Rice To Be Offered to Gods in Niinamesai Rite
The Emperor harvested rice on the grounds of the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Wedne...
September 5, 2024
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Japan’s Emperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita Arrive in Karuizawa, Nagano Pref. to Rest
The Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita arrived in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Thursday by ...
August 23, 2024
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Japan’s Princess Kako Attends High School Sign-Language Speech Competition in Tokyo
Princess Kako, second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, attended an annu...
August 21, 2024
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Princess Kako Attends Equestrian Competition Opening; Encourages Athletes, Supporters to Do their Best
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, attended the...
July 27, 2024
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Emperor, Empress Host Tea Party for Leaders Taking Part in Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting; Wishes for Mutual Friendship and Goodwill
The Emperor and the Empress hosted a tea party at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Wednesday for h...
July 18, 2024
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Concert Celebrates 90th Birthdays of Emperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita; Violinist Yasuko Otani Among Performers
A concert celebrating the 90th birthdays of the Emperor Emeritus and Emperor Emerita took place o...
July 11, 2024
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News in Pictures / Japan’s Emperor, Empress’ Visit Reaffirms Special Ties with U.K.; Toasting at Buckingham Palace; Tree Planting at Oxford
The visit of the Emperor and the Empress to the United Kingdom last week was marked by a positive...
July 3, 2024
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Crown Princess Kiko Appreciates Choir of Cancer Patients; Charity Concert Held at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall
Crown Princess Kiko attended the “ninth charity concert sung by cancer patients” held at the Toky...
July 1, 2024
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Imperial Couple Return from Visit to Britain; Reflect on Being Delighted by ‘Deepening Bonds’ Between Two Countries
The Emperor and Empress have returned to Japan from their official visit to Britain and expressed...
June 30, 2024
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Japan’s Emperor, Empress Plant Cherry Tree During Visit to Oxford Alma Maters; Emperor Praises ‘Rich Opportunities’ Oxford Colleges Gave to Imperial Couple (Update 1)
OXFORD, England — The Emperor and Empress visited their alma mater colleges of the University of ...
June 29, 2024
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Emperor Lays Flowers at Graves of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip; ‘They Were Really Kind to Me,’ Emperor Said
LONDON — The Emperor and Empress bid farewell to King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Buckingham...
June 28, 2024
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Japan’s Emperor, Empress Bid Farewell to British Monarchs; Later Attend Special Museum Exhibition
LONDON — The Emperor and Empress bid farewell to King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Buckingham...
June 28, 2024
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Emperor Receives Order of the Garter From British King; Charles III Sixth Consecutive Recipient of Japan Order
The Emperor was appointed Tuesday to the Order of the Garter, Britain’s oldest and most senior or...
June 27, 2024
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Emperor, Empress Lay Flowers at Grave of Unknown Warrior; Expatriate Builds Bridges Between British Ex-POWs, Japan
LONDON — The Emperor and Empress offered flowers at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at London’s ...
June 27, 2024
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