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 anniversary since it was founded, and the 60th anniversary of its reopening following World War II.
Kogakkan University was founded…
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…
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, and initially, his father, Crown Prince Fumihito, had asked for life in the school to continue as normal.
However…
Royals who have had COVID in 2022
15th April 2022
With news that Prince Albert of Monaco has now tested positive for COVID for the second time, he joins the Prince of Wales and Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden on the list of those who have had the virus twice.
However, several royals have had COVID-19…
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…
Princess Aiko to continue university studies online
10th April 2022
Japan’s Princess Aiko plans to continue her university studies online for the time being.
The only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako is in her third year of university and has said she will study online to prevent her parents from getting sick.
The…
The Japanese Imperial Household has announced that Princess Akiko has become a visiting professor at Ritsumeikan University.
Her Imperial Highness will hold lectures about Japanese culture and literature, as well as Japanese art around the world, her specialty from…
Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan, held her first news conference since coming of age last December.
Princess Aiko’s official ceremonies to mark her coming of age when she turned 20 were held in December last year, but the customary press conference, usually held before the birthday, was postponed to March to avoid disrupting her studies.