Prince Hisahito to enroll at University of Tsukuba
Prince Hisahito, the only son of Crown Prince Akishino, plans to enroll at the University of Tsukuba come April next year, sources said Wednesday. The 18-year-old, who is second in …
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Emperor and Empress visit Gifu for cultural festivals
Gifu – Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Monday traveled to Gifu Prefecture by bullet train to attend the opening ceremony of national cultural festivals. The imperial couple arrived at …
Emperor Naruhito attends reception by Japan-U.K. friendship groups
London – Emperor Naruhito, who is on an official visit to Britain, on Monday attended a reception in London hosted by five Japanese-British friendship organizations including the Japan Society. At …
Japan to put off agreement on imperial family measures
The ruling and opposition parties are unlikely to reach an agreement during the current parliamentary session over measures to secure a sufficient number of imperial family members, sources said Wednesday. …
Photos of Emperor Naruhito’s family released
The Imperial Household Agency released on Thursday a set of 21 photos of Emperor Naruhito’s family taken during their recent stay at a farm in Tochigi Prefecture and seven photos …
Princess Yuriko, oldest member of Japan’s imperial family, turns 101
Princess Yuriko, the oldest living member of the Japanese imperial family, turned 101 on Tuesday. According to the Imperial Household Agency, the princess — who is the great-aunt of Emperor …
Imperial couple to visit Britain in June in first trip to country since ’22
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are making preparations to visit Britain as state guests in late June, the Imperial Household Agency said Saturday. It will be the first trip to …
Imperial Household Agency to launch Instagram account in April
The Imperial Household Agency said Monday that it will launch an official account on Instagram and start operating it on April 1. The agency will post photos related to the …
Emperor and Empress to visit quake-hit Noto Peninsula
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Ishikawa Prefecture’s Noto Peninsula on Friday to meet people affected by the magnitude-7.6 New Year’s Day earthquake, officials said Tuesday. The imperial couple …
Japan’s Princess Kako turns 29
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, turned 29 on Friday. Princess Kako has engaged in many official duties in the last year and …