On the 30th of April 2019, Crown Prince Naruhito will become the next Emperor of Japan. In an event that has not been seen for two centuries the current Emperor, Akihito, will formally relinquish his position on the Japanese throne and will retreat from public life into what many consider to be a well-earned retirement.
If any were expecting His Imperial Majesty to be sent off with big bangs and…
Emperor Hirohito is, to those within monarchist circles, is a controversial figure to say the least. While during WW2 the Empire of Japan committed many atrocities during its fighting against Nationalist Chinese and Allied forces, it was always very ambiguous just how much…
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzō Abe confirmed to the Associated Press that His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito will abdicate on 30 April 2019 at the age of 85.
Just last week it was reported in The Japan Times that the government had selected 30 April 2019 as the date…
The Imperial Household of Japan announced the date for the wedding of Her Imperial Highness Princess Mako ofAkishino to Kei Komuro on Wednesday. The pair will wed on 4 November 2018at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.
Her Imperial Highness’s grandparents, the Emperor and Empress of Japan, are expected to attend.
As part of Japanese tradition, the couple will become fully engaged…
Japanese government pinpoints date for Emperor Akihito’s abdication
23rd November 2017
The Japanese government has reportedly picked out a tentative date for the abdication of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito.
The Japan Times reports that the government has selected 30 April 2019 as the date for the abdication, with the accession to the throne by Crown…
Empress Michiko turns 83, relieved that Emperor Akihito can abdicate under special law
22nd October 2017
As Empress Michiko of Japan celebrated her 83rd birthday last Friday, she expressed her tremendous relief at the special law that will allow her husband, Emperor Akihito, to abdicate.
Empress Michiko responded in writing to questions that journalists had asked before her…
It has been confirmed that His Imperial Highness, Prince Akishino of Japan and his wife Princess Kiko will be attending the funerary ceremonies of the late King of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, due to be held from the 26 October. There they will represent Japan as Thailand and the extended global community pay their last respects to Thailand’s longest reigning monarch, and the…
Princess Kako of Akishino arrives in UK to study at Leeds University
13th September 2017
Her Imperial Highness Princess Kako of Akishino has arrived in the United Kingdom to study for a year at Leeds University.
The 22-year-old granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will be studying performing arts and psychology which will go toward her degree…
Princess Mako's engagement officially announced by Imperial Household
4th September 2017
Her Imperial HighnessPrincess Mako of Akishino’s engagement toKei Komuro has been officially announced by the Imperial Household of Japan. As a result of her marriage, the Princess will lose her royal status and since Kei is a commoner.
The pair appeared…
Emperor Akihito abdication date and new era name revealing postponed
1st September 2017
Turmoil within the Japanese government now means that the announcement of the dates for Emperor Akihito’s abdication and the name of the new era has been delayed.
Governmental sources said that the decision would most likely be delayed until later on in the year.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government has suffered a dip in approval and are now focusing on gaining control of the…
