British royals mark a path - and Japan reprises the tradition of garden parties after 4 years!
13th May 2023
Japan’s royal life is slowly returning to normal, and the Imperial Family hosted its first garden party of the Reiwa era, the first such event in more than four years.
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other members of the Imperial Family arrived in the gardens at Akasaka Palace wearing traditional kimonos and face masks.
The Emperor and Empress were greeted by the selection of guests…