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  • Former princess Mako Komuro leaves for N.Y.

    Mako Komuro, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, departed for New York on Sunday with her ...

    November 14, 2021

  • Mako, husband to leave for U.S. on Sunday

    Plans are underway for Mako Komuro, eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko...

    November 12, 2021

  • Father of Japan’s Crown Princess Kiko dies at 81

    TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Tatsuhiko Kawashima, the father of Japan’s Crown Princess Kiko and a professor ...

    November 4, 2021

  • How can we ensure that Imperial family members’ weddings are celebrated?

    Although she was setting out on a new phase of her life, former Princess Mako’s smile was subdued at...

    October 27, 2021

  • Congratulations to Princess Mako, Komuro as they embark on new life

    Princess Mako, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, has married. De...

    October 27, 2021

  • In support of the Emperor: The roles and responsibilities of the female members of Japan’s Imperial family

    Princess Mako, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, married on Tues...

    October 26, 2021

  • Asakusa geisha set to perform in front of live audience in Tokyo

    “Once the flame of traditional culture goes out, rekindling it is really difficult,” said Seiko, a g...

    October 6, 2021

  • Imperial family’s rights ‘need to be discussed’

    The announcement came as a shock — “Princess Mako has been suffering so much psychologically that sh...

    October 6, 2021

  • No fairy-tale ending for Princess Mako, Komuro

    The marriage between Princess Mako, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, and Kei Komuro lat...

    October 2, 2021

  • Princess Mako’s long-delayed wedding on unprecedented path

    The upcoming wedding of Princess Mako and Kei Komuro is shaping up to be unlike any other. Princess ...

    September 2, 2021

  • Emperor’s virtual visits might continue after pandemic

    The Emperor and Empress began participating in virtual visits seven months ago as a way to interact ...

    June 25, 2021

  • Emperor’s release of New Year’s message reflected careful approach

    “We look forward to meeting everyone in person again after the novel coronavirus pandemic subsides,”...

    February 23, 2021

  • Being Emperor amid the Pandemic / Staying Close to the People through Remote Meetings

    Late at night on Feb. 13, an earthquake measuring up to an upper 6 on the Japanese seismic intensity...

    February 22, 2021

  • Being Emperor amid the pandemic / Cancellation of Imperial events a far-sighted decision reflecting care for people

    Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, visits by members of the general public to the Imperial Palace to cele...

    February 21, 2021

  • Emperor Emeritus of Japan Turns 87

    The Emperor Emeritus turned 87 on Wednesday. He is said to have no particular health problems and to...

    December 23, 2020

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