Shining a spotlight on disadvantaged people has always been important for royalty. Japan’s Crown Prince and Crown Princess have attended the 70th National Congress of the Deaf, people with hearing disabilities and those working for welfare services with these issues.
More than 2.000 people attended the important congress which is an annual event in Japan. This year the congress is marking…
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan have attended the war memorial service for those who fought in World War II.
The ceremony took place in the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo and was held for the first time in three years due to the global…
Emperor Naruhito of Japan welcomed US President Joe Biden at the Tokyo Imperial Palace during the latter’s two-day visit to Asia.
On Monday morning, His Imperial Majesty was waiting for the President when the Beast – the nickname for the President’s car…
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako remotely take part in poignant anniversary of Okinawa returning to Japan
16th May 2022
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have taken part remotely in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Okinawa Prefecture returning under Japanese control.
The celebrations are bittersweet, as many residents are still feeling the burden of the US occupation. The prefecture currently houses about 70% of the US military bases in Japan, which creates a lot of noise pollution, as well…
Princess Akiko of Japan took part in the ceremonies commemorating two important anniversaries for one of Japan’s many private universities.
Her Imperial Highness was taking part in the celebrations held on Saturday, 30 April, for the university’s 140th…
Crown Princess Kiko of Japan held a meeting with healthcare personnel who won an award for maternal mental health and child development services.
On 19 April, the future Empress of Japan met with the winners of the Reiwa 2 award, given to 14 nurses, midwives, doctors…
The Imperial Household Agency has announced that the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Japan will complete the rituals for their investiture on 26 April in a shrine ceremony.
The couple is currently on a tour of three of Japan’s most important prefectures, Mie, Nara and Kyoto; they left on 20 and will finish their visit on 23 April.
The 26th will mark the end of their investiture…
A threat prompts Prince Hisahito's school to beef up security
21st April 2022
Despite original wishes for the contrary, Otsuka Senior High School was forced to beef up security measures to protect its most illustrious student, Prince Hisahito.
The 15-year-old Prince started attending the institution on 9 April, following a big welcoming ceremony…
Former Imperial Couple move out of temporary residence
14th April 2022
The process of palace swapping between the former and current Emperors of Japan is almost complete, as the elderly imperial couple moves out of their temporary residence.
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko have left Takanawa Imperial Residence, where…
Prince Hisahito attends high school entrance ceremony
12th April 2022
Prince Hisahito of Japan has attended the entrance ceremony for his high school in the presence of his parents.
The 15-year-old Prince was one of the many students at the ceremony, which took place on Saturday, 9 April, in the school’s gymnasium.
Parents of the students were allowed to be present for the event, which meant that Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko sat amongst…