Japan’s Princess Aiko is set to hold her first press conference on 17 March.
This is the press conference for her 20th birthday – the coming of age in Japan – that was postponed due to her university education.
Imperial Family members traditionally hold a press conference when they come of age, but the press conference was pushed back to allow the Princess to not…
Imperial Family of Japan holds minute of silence in memory of 2011 earthquake victims
13th March 2022
The Imperial Family of Japan has joined the nation in observing a minute of silence to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the 2011 earthquake.
Both the imperial couple Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, as well as their daughter Princess Aiko, and the Emeritus…
Princess Akiko of Japan has become patron of the Japan-British Society, the Japanese Imperial Household and the press office for the Society have announced.
The Princess attended a Bansan party hosted by the organisation, and on that occasion, she was asked by the…
Princess Takamado of Japan opens diplomatic photo exhibition
7th March 2022
Princess Takamado of Japan took part in the inauguration of a photographic exhibition about Japan in diplomacy.
On 2 March, Her Imperial Highness was the guest of honour at the inauguration of the Yokohama leg of the exhibition. She was also accompanied by other authorities, such as the Mayor of Yokohama, newly elected Takeharu Yamanaka.
The town offered the exhibition in the Minato…
The King of Malaysia, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, has asked the government to put protective measures in place for the environment. He would like half of the country’s land to remain forested, begin sustainable forest management practices and designate areas that…
Kei Komuro, the husband of former Princess Mako of Japan, was spotted in New York City outside of the location of the New York State bar exam.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Mr Komuro sat down for his second attempt at the exam, which would give him the licence to operate as…
Prince Hisahito of Japan accused of plagiarism in award-winning essay
22nd February 2022
Prince Hisahito of Japan has been accused of plagiarism in an essay that had made headlines because of the award it brought to its author.
On 15 February, the Imperial Household was approached by The Asahi Shimbun, a magazine devoted to Asian and Japanese topics, concerning the fact that certain parts of the essay “ very closely resembled a source that was not mentioned,” according to…
Japan's Princess Yoko leaves hospital after recovering from COVID
18th February 2022
Japan’s Princess Yoko has left hospital after recovering from COVID and pneumonia.
Her Imperial Highness was discharged from hospital on Wednesday, 16 February.
The Imperial Household said the royal’s symptoms improved with treatment and had been released…
RBSO honours Princess Sirivannavari to kick off 2022 season
17th February 2022
The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra has honoured their patron, Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, to mark her 35th birthday.
The performance that launched the 2022 season opened with a unique arrangement of Happy Birthday. The evening included multiple pieces…
The Japanese princess who was hospitalised with COVID-19 has developed pneumonia.
Her Imperial Highness has since been admitted to the University of Tokyo Hospital with what is said to be a moderate form of pneumonia. She was transferred to the hospital on the afternoon of 9 February – two days after developing symptoms.
Since testing positive, the Princess has developed a cough…
