Imperial Family

Princess Kako Arrives in Greece; Visits Parthenon, Will Visit Greek President During Trip

ATHENS — Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, arr...

May 27, 2024

Princess Kako Leaves for Official Visit to Greece

Princess Kako left Japan on Saturday for an official visit to Greece.

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May 25, 2024

Parties Divided over How to Boost Imperial Family Size; Talks on Qualifications for Throne Could Divide Them Further 

With discussions on increasing the size of the Imperial family gaining momentum among the ruling ...

May 18, 2024

Japan Emperor Plants Rice Seedlings at Imperial Palace Grounds in Annual Tradition

The Emperor planted rice seedlings at a paddy near the Biological Laboratory of the Imperial Hous...

May 15, 2024

Princess Kako Attends Tokyo Ceremony Recognizing Greenery Efforts; Gives Comment Supporting Event

Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, attended a c...

May 12, 2024

Princess Aiko Visits Exhibition as Her 1st Solo Official Duty; Observes Ancient Literary Manuscripts

Princess Aiko, the only child of the Emperor and Empress, visited the National Archives of Japan ...

May 12, 2024

Emperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita Still Care For People; Prayer, Travel, Rest Are Parts of Current Lifestyle

The Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita are still mindful about people of this country.

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May 1, 2024

Five Years On, Emperor Reigns in ‘Reiwa Style;’ Imperial Couple Show Great Care for Others

Wednesday marked five years since the Emperor’s accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne and the beg...

May 1, 2024

Crown Princess Kiko, President of Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association, Visits Kiyose City Museum in Tokyo

Crown Princess Kiko, president of the Japan Anti-Tuberculosis Association, visited the Kiyose Cit...

May 1, 2024

Emperor, Empress Attend Midori Prize Ceremony; Applaud Winners for Their Achievements

The Emperor and Empress attended a ceremony for the Midori Prize in Tokyo on Friday. The prize co...

April 27, 2024

Japan Emperor, Empress to Visit Britain in June

Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are making preparations to visit B...

April 27, 2024

Guests at Emperor, Empress’ Spring Garden Party Not Required to Wear Mask for 1st Time in Reiwa Era

Guests were not required to wear a mask at the spring garden party hosted by the Emperor and the ...

April 24, 2024

Princess Aiko Attends Spring Garden Party for 1st Time; Smiles on Being Congratulated for New Job

Princess Aiko, the daughter of the Emperor and Empress, was in attendance at the annual spring ga...

April 23, 2024

Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino Visits Earthquake-Hit Ishikawa Pref. Town; Encourages Farmers Affected by Disaster

ANAMIZU, Ishikawa — Crown Prince Akishino met with farmers affected by the Noto Peninsula Earthqu...

April 19, 2024

Japanese Emperor Sows Rice at Imperial Palace in Annual Tradition

The Emperor sowed rice in an annual tradition in seedbeds at the Imperial Palace on Wednesday.

April 18, 2024