Imperial Family

Emperor Visits Thames Barrier Facility In London; Giant Floodgates Are Relevant To His Research On Aquatic Issues

LONDON — The Emperor observed the Thames Barrier, a movable flood defense facility on the Thames ...

June 25, 2024

Japan Emperor Visits Japan House London, Meets Japanese People Living in Britain

LONDON — The Emperor visited the Japan House London, an overseas hub established by the Ministry ...

June 24, 2024

Imperial Couple Welcomed by Japanese Nationals in London; Emperor, Empress Wave, Smile at Crowd

LONDON — The Emperor and Empress were welcomed by Japanese nationals and others at their accommod...

June 23, 2024

Emperor, Empress Arrive in U.K. for State Visit; Couple to Visit Oxford University

LONDON - The Emperor and Empress arrived in the United Kingdom on Saturday evening.

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June 23, 2024

Emperor, Empress Depart for U.K.; State Banquet, Trip to Alma Mater Scheduled

The Emperor and Empress departed for the United Kingdom on Saturday to make an official visit.

June 22, 2024

Photos of Japanese Emperor Show Intimate Glimpse of Student Days in United Kingdom

Photographs, recently obtained by The Yomiuri Shimbun, of the Emperor during his years as a stude...

June 21, 2024

Emperor Expresses Hopes for Strengthening U.K.-Japan Ties Ahead of Official Visit; Expresses Regret Over Queen’s Passing

The Emperor expressed Wednesday his hope to strengthen the relationship between Japan and the Uni...

June 20, 2024

Princess Kako Attends Dance Event for People with Disabilities

TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Princess Kako watched a dance event for people with disabilities he...

June 17, 2024

Japan Empress Emerita Recovers from COVID-19

Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Empress Emerita Michiko, 89, has recovered from symptoms of COVID-19,...

June 10, 2024

Japanese Emperor, Empress to Make Official Visit to U.K.

The Emperor and Empress will make an official visit to Britain as state guests from June 22 to 29...

June 4, 2024

Princess Yuriko, Oldest in Japan’s Imperial Family, Turns 101

Tokyo, June 4 (Jiji Press) — Princess Yuriko, the oldest living member of the Japanese Imperial F...

June 4, 2024

Parties Say Japan’s Married Princesses Should Keep Status; No Agreement Reached on Status of Husbands, Children

In discussions aimed at ensuring stable succession to the Imperial throne, the ruling and opposit...

June 1, 2024

Princess Kako ‘Feels Close Tie Between Japan, Greece’; Attending Corfu Island Event Celebrating 125th Anniversary of Relations Between Tokyo, Athens

KERKYRA, Greece — Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, attended an event ...

May 31, 2024

Princess Kako Visits Corfu Island During Greece Trip; Tours World Heritage Old Town

CORFU ISLAND, Greece - Princess Kako stopped by the island of Corfu in the Ionian Sea during her ...

May 30, 2024

Princess Kako Visits Site of First Modern Olympic Games in Athens; Talks with Children at Local Judo Club

ATHENS – Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, vis...

May 29, 2024