His Imperial Highness Prince Takahito of Mikasa, the youngest son of the late TIMs Emperor Taishō and Empress Teimei of Japan, turned 100 years old today. The prince is now the “…first centenarian in Japan’s Imperial family since the country opened to the West in the late 19th century…” according to the Wall Street Journal.
On Friday, November 20, 2015, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan participated in the United Nations Secretary General’s Advisory Board on Water and Sanitation (UNSGAB) closing ceremony held at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.
On Wednesday, November 18, Crown Prince Naruhito gave a speech during the Special Thematic Session on Water and Disaster held at the General Assembly Hall at the United Nations headquarters. Earlier in the day the future Emperor of Japan met with the United Nations Secretary General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon.
On the afternoon of Thursday, November 12, 2015, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan, accompanied by Their Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan, Their Imperial Highnesses Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko of Japan, and other members of the Imperial family attended the annual Garden Party held at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo.
On Saturday, October 31, 2015, Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan attended the 30th Annual National Cultural Festival opening ceremony in Kagoshima, Japan.
On Friday, October 30, 2015, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan visited the United Nations University in Tokyo, Japan, to mark its 40th anniversary.
On Friday, October 30, 2015, Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan visited the Kagoshima Aquarium in Kagoshima, Japan.
Tomorrow, the imperial couple will attend the 30th Annual National Cultural Festival (NCF) opening ceremony. Held under the theme, Riding the Kuroshio Wave of Cultural Restoration, the NCF is the “…largest cultural event in Japan, where arts and culture organizations and enthusiasts from around the country gather to engage in cultural activities, performances, and interaction with one another…” according to the official website for the National Cultural Festival.
On Sunday, July 26, 2015, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan visited the Akasaki Institute at Nagoya University in Nagoya, Japan.
This morning Their Imperial Majesties attended the opening of the XIX INQUA Congress held at the Nagoya Congress Center. The theme of the this year’s gathering: Quaternary Perspectives on Climate Change, Natural Hazards and Civilization.
The Royal Correspondent 