Society
Imperial Family
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Emperor, Empress ‘Deeply Moved’ as They Mark 30 Years of Marriage
The Emperor and Empress celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Friday and said in a released ...
June 9, 2023
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Japan’s Crown Prince Visits Gourd Craft Exhibition
Crown Prince Akishino visited the 48th exhibition of the Zennihon Aihyokai, a nationwide association...
June 9, 2023
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Princess Kako Attends Children’s Book Award Ceremony
Princess Kako, the youngest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, attended the ...
June 7, 2023
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Japanese Emperor Appreciates Viola Concert
The Emperor attended Viola Space 2023 Vol. 31, a music festival for primarily viola players as well ...
June 6, 2023
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Imperial Couple Attend Tree Planting in Iwate
RIKUZEN-TAKATA, Iwate (Jiji Press) — The Emperor and Empress attended on Sunday afternoon the 73rd a...
June 4, 2023
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Princess Yuriko, Oldest In Japan’s Imperial Family, Turns 100
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Princess Yuriko, the oldest living member of the Imperial family, turned 100 on...
June 4, 2023
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Japan Emperor, Empress Attend 73rd National Tree Planting Festival
The Emperor and Empress arrived in Iwate Prefecture on Saturday morning to attend the 73rd National ...
June 3, 2023
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Princess Kako Attends Ceremony to Commemorate Unidentified Soldiers
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, attended a cere...
May 30, 2023
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Crown Prince Akishino Attends Botanical Garden Event in Kochi
Crown Prince Akishino attended the 58th annual meeting of the Japan Association of Botanical Gard...
May 30, 2023
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Japan Emperor Meets With Laotian President at Imperial Palace
The Emperor met with Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith and spoke about his 2012 visit to Laos, a...
May 26, 2023
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Emperor, Empress Mourn Wartime Sailors
YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa — The Emperor and Empress attended the 50th memorial ceremony for sailors who die...
May 25, 2023
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Japan’s Crown Prince Attends Meeting of Zoo, Aquarium Association
UBE, Yamaguchi — Crown Prince Akishino traveled to Yamaguchi Prefecture to attend an ordinary genera...
May 25, 2023
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Princess Kako Offers Flowers for Victims of Great East Japan Earthquake
ISHINOMAKI, Miyagi — Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess ...
May 24, 2023
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Empress Attends Japanese Red Cross Society’s Annual Meeting
The Empress attended the Japanese Red Cross Society’s national assembly at the Meiji Jingu Kaikan ha...
May 19, 2023
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Emperor Emeritus, Empress Emerita Visit Nara Temple
IKARUGA, Nara (Jiji Press) — The Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita on Wednesday visited Chuguji T...
May 18, 2023
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