Born Masako Owada (or Owada Masako
according to Asian naming customs where the family name is placed
before the given name), she was born on 9 December 1963 in
Tokyo’s Toranomon Hospital to Yumiko Egashira
and Hisashi Owada – the latter being a former diplomat and
former judge on the International Court of Justice. Masako has two
younger siblings – twin sisters, Setsuko and…
In a statement released by the Imperial
Household Agency, Crown Princess Masako, who turns 55-years-old
today, has vowed to make her best effort to serve the people. She
is set to become Empress of Japan following her father-in-law’s
abdication next year. “I want to…
Crown Prince and Princess of Japan attend tree festival ceremony
21st November 2018
Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince
Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan were in the suburban
city of Chofu, western Tokyo, this past weekend to attend the 42nd
“Zenkoku Ikujusai” national tree festival awards ceremony at
Musashino Forest Sport Plaza. The…
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, who has battled a
stress-related illness for years, was dressed in a traditional
kimono like her mother-in-law…
She is set to become Japan’s next Empress
in May 2019, but today we take a look at the life of Crown Princess
Masako of Japan before she married Crown Prince Naruhito. Born
Masako Owada on 9 December 1963 at the Toranomon Hospital in
Tokyo, Japan, she is the eldest…
Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan used his
25th wedding anniversary to reaffirm his commitment to his
future role as ceremonial head of state, on Saturday. He publically
pledged to uphold the country’s royal traditions upon taking the
throne. The 58-year-old heir has vowed…
Day three is in the books for King Carl
XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden on their trip to Japan. Their
Majesties led separate programmes for the morning before reuniting
for events in the afternoon and evening. Yesterday morning, the
King attended a business forum while Queen Silvia participated in a
conference, organised by Swedish Care International, on
dementia where she spoke to those…
The Japanese Imperial Family has released
three new photos to mark the new year. The images show the senior
members of the family: Emperor Akihito and his wife Empress
Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, his wife Crown Princess Masako and
their daughter Aiko, Princess Toshi…
In a statement released this week by the
Imperial Household Agency Empress Michiko has expressed awe and
respect at her husband, Emperor Akihito’s decision to potentially
abdicate in a few years because of his advancing years and failing
health. She said that the…
