Empress Masako of Japan has concluded this year’s silk farming. The Empress took part in the tradition for the first time this year – since becoming Empress of Japan last year when her husband, Emperor Naruhito succeeded his father, Akihito, who abdicated in his favour.
Silk farming has been a tradition passed down since the late 19th century in Japan, and Empress Masako was happy…
Japan’s Imperial Household has released an almost hour long video to mark one year of the new Reiwa era in the country.
The video, titled “Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress – Reiwa,” was released on 22 June and is available on the Japanese…
Japan’s Crown Prince Family has donated 300 handmade medical gowns to medical institutions on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The medical gowns were handmade by the royals and staff from the Imperial Household from plastic bags.
Specifically, the gowns…
Lost in the news in Asia about the coronavirus was the announcement that Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, will attend Gakushuin University in Tokyo beginning in the spring.
The 18-year-old Princess is due to study in the at the Department of Japanese Language and Literature, just like her father before her.
Aiko has been attending Gakushuin schools since…
The UK’s State Visit schedule for 2020 is rather light with just one incoming event marked in the diary so far. And now questions have been raised over whether this sole trip can go ahead because of concerns over coronavirus.
The Emperor and Empress of Japan are set…
Celebrating first birthday as Emperor of Japan, Naruhito vows to stand by the people of Japan
23rd February 2020
As he turns 60 and celebrates his first birthday as Emperor of Japan, Naruhito has vowed to stand by the Japanese people in his first birthday address. The remarks were given during a press conference on Friday.
Emperor Naruhito said that he would stand with Japan as…
Emperor of Japan's birthday event cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak
17th February 2020
Emperor Naruhito of Japan’s birthday event set for this coming weekend has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak seriously impacting Asia where over 1,000 people have been killed in China.
The Imperial Household Agency announced today that they had cancelled the public birthday event at the Imperial Palace as they are concerned it could contribute to the spread of the deadly…
Latest Royal News: a round up of this Spring's planned State Visits
13th February 2020
Spring means the first round of State Visits for the new year and the royal diary is already beginning to fill up with planned tours. The trips are always designed to further co-operation between the countries involved although they also provide an opportunity for plenty of…
The Queen has confirmed that she has invited Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan to make a State Visit to the United Kingdom this spring. The new Emperor and Empress have accepted the invitation.
The State Visit, the first incoming to the UK since the summer of…
Japanese government begins informal study on ways to ensure stable imperial succession
6th January 2020
According to Japanese government sources, the government has begun an informal study on ways to ensure a stable imperial succession as Japan is faced with an extremely short line of succession. The informal study is being headed by Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kazuhiro Sugita.
The line of succession only has three people: Crown Prince Akishino (54), Prince Hisahito (13) and Prince Hitachi…
