He is preparing to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne in May of 2019, but that did not stop Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan from helping a blind Paralympian on a run.
One evening, the future Emperor of Japan wore a bib with “Guide” written on it as he and Misato Michishita, 41, ran around the Imperial Household’s Akasaka Estate in Tokyo on 26 June this year. Misato Michishita won…
Crown Princess Masako of Japan, who is set to become Empress of Japan next year when her husband Crown Prince Naruhito ascends the throne, stayed for the entire autumn garden party on Friday for the first time in 15 years. In the past, she has left the event early.
Masako…
Japan’s government to delay discussion on creating female Imperial branches
6th November 2018
The Japanese government is holding off on deciding whether or not to allow female members of the Imperial Family to establish their own branches of the family after marriage, according to sources. They will delay discussions on the matter at least under after Crown Prince…
Her Imperial Highness The Princess Akishino – better known as Princess Kiko, the daughter-in-law of Emperor Akihito – made a visit to the Children’s Book Museum in The Hague this week. The Princess is known for her interest in and promotion of children’s literature and the importance of reading in childhood.
The doors of the Children’s Book Museum were open early for their royal visitor…
Japan’s Princess Ayako weds commoner Kei Moriya in ceremony at Meiji Shrine
29th October 2018
Princess Ayako of Takamado, the youngest daughter of Emperor Akihito’s cousin Norihito, Prince Takamado, has married commoner Kei Moriya today in a ceremony at the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo. She officially lost her imperial titles upon marriage. From now on, she will be…
Princess Ayako attends final imperial event “Choken-no-Gi” before leaving Imperial Family
28th October 2018
Princess Ayako of Takamado has performed the final two ceremonies to officially mark her leaving the Imperial Family. After her wedding next Monday, she will no longer be a part of the Imperial Family.
On Friday, the Princess informed the divine spirits of the Emperors and…
Princess Ayako of Takamado will receive¥106,75 million (around$951.551,00 or £728.050,70) from the Japanese government after her marriage to commoner Kei Moriya later this month. The lump sum payment will be provided in order to maintain her high standard of living after the loss of her royal status, according to the Imperial Household Law. The amount she is set to receive is the…
The chief priest of Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine is to resign after highly critical comments he made about the country’s soon retiring 84-year-old Emperor, Akihito.
The chief priest, Kunio Kohori, had his comments leaked to the Shukan Post magazine and said that he…
Wedding date official for Japan’s Princess Ayako and Kei Moriya
21st September 2018
The wedding date official for Japan’s Princess Ayakoof Takamado and Kei Moriya, 32, is officially set after a traditional ceremony was held on Wednesday, 19 September. The wedding will take place on 29 October 2018. They are not expected to take a…
Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito reveals Japanese themed light show at Eiffel Tower
16th September 2018
On Thursday, Crown Prince Naruhito had the honour to reveal a Japanese themed light show at the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The light show was produced by light designers Motoko Ishii, 79, and her daughter, Akari Lisa Ishii, 47. It was part of the “Japonismes 2018” events held in and around Paris that introduces Japanese culture to French people. The show lasted 10 minutes, and it first…
