On the afternoon of Sunday, February 23, 2014, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan attended the 2014 Japan National Rugby Championship quarterfinals held at the Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo. 

In the evening, the emperor and empress arrived at Tōgū Palace in Tokyo to celebrate His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan’s 54 birthday.