On Thursday, October 31, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan accompanied by His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan, Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko of Japan, and Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Hitachi of Japan, hosted an autumn garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo.
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Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Visit the Kumamoto Prefecture. (VIDEOS)
On Monday, October 28, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan continued their visit to the Kumamoto Prefecture in southern Japan.
The day began with a tour of the newly restored Kumamoto Castle in Chūō-ku and a visit to the Kumamoto Prefecture government offices. Whilst at the government offices Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko met with the governor of the Kumamoto Prefecture, Mr. Ikuo Kabashima, as well as other local government officials, and the prefecture’s official mascot named Kumamon.
TIMs Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Visit the Kumamoto Prefecture. (VIDEOS)
On Saturday, October 26, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan visited the National Sanatorium Kikuchi Keifuen in Koshi in the Kumamoto Prefecture.
According to the newspaper, Asahi Shimbum, the imperial couple met with patients suffering from Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy) as well as with hospital staff.
This afternoon, Their Imperial Majesties visited the Minamata Disease Municipal Museum and Monument in Minamata also located in the Kumamoto Prefecture.
HIM Empress Michiko of Japan Celebrates Her 79th Birthday. (VIDEO)
On Sunday, October 20, 2013, Her Imperial Majesty Empress Michiko of Japan turned 79 years young. On the occasion of her special day the empress “…answer[ed] questions from the media…” according to the Mainichi News and the Japan Times.
Please click here and here to read the Empress Michiko’s response (in English) to the media’s questions.
TIMs Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Attend a Reception in Tokyo. (VIDEOS)
On October 16, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan accompanied by Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Hitachi and Princess Hanako of Japan attended the 25th Praemium Imperiale Art Awards reception in Tokyo.
Established in 1989, the Praemium Imperiale Art Awards is “…a global arts prize awarded annually by the Japan Art Association…” according to the official website for the awards.
The winners of the 2013 Praemium Imperiale Art Awards went to famed Spanish tenor, Mr. Placido Domingo, Italian artist, Mr. Michelangelo Pistoletto, and iconic American film director, writer, producer, and philanthropist, Mr. Francis Ford Coppola to name a few.
Video of the awards presentation and reception. His Imperial Highness Prince Hitachi presents the medals to the winners.
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Watch a Swimming Competition. (VIDEOS)
On Monday, October 14, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan attended a swimming competition, held at the Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center in Koto-ku, during the 13th National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities.
News Regarding Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan. (VIDEOS)
On the morning of October 12, 2013, Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan arrived at the Gakushuin Elementary School in Tokyo to watch Her Imperial Highness Princess Aiko perform “…gymnastics during her school’s athletic festival…” according to FNN News.
The imperial couple also attended the opening ceremony of the 13th National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities in Tokyo.
And, finally, in the evening, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito attended a Plácido Domingo concert, held at the Tokyo International Forum, on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of Japanese-Spanish relations.
The Royal Correspondent 