Category Archives: Imperial Family of Japan

Imperial Family of Japan, Princely Family of Liechtenstein

Royal News Regarding Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan. Plus, News Regarding His Serene Highness Prince Hans-Adam von und zu Liechtenstein

Their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako of Japan were at Akasaka Imperial Compound in Tokyo on June 12, 2012, to attend the wake for the late Prince Tomohito of Japan.

Prince Tomohito of Japan, cousin of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito, died last week at the age of 66.  The late prince was outspoken regarding the issue of women ascending the Chrysanthemum throne.  Basically, he was against it.

Any way, to learn more about the life of the late prince as well as to view photos of the Imperial Crown Princely couple please click here and here.

And, finally, here is an article from Reuters regarding the ongoing drama in the principality of Liechtenstein and His Serene Highness Prince Hans-Adam von und zu Liechtenstein.

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His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan Holds an Audience with the President of Paraguay. Plus, Other News. (VIDEO)

His Imperial Highness Emperor Akihito of Japan held an audience with the President of Paraguay, Mr. Fernando Lugo, at  the Imperial Palace on May 30, 2012.

According to the Mainichi Daily News via the Imperial Household Agency the emperor, “… expressed his gratitude of Japanese-Paraguayans who sent 1 million blocks of Tofu made using Paraguayan soybeans to the March 2011 disaster hit regions in Japan…” 

Click here to view photos.

And, finally, here is a news report regarding last week’s event, Nights in Monaco.  In the clip, there are brief interviews with His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco, Baroness Elisabeth De Massy and her lovely daughter (in French).

Skip to the 4:06 mark

Source: Mainichi Daily News via the Imperial Household Agency

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Random Royal News Regarding Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan.

On Thursday, May 17, 2012, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan attended a luncheon held at the Japanese Embassy in London.

The purpose for the reception was to personally thank the many “… British for their contribution to rescue efforts and donation drives after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.”  In a speech Emperor Akihito stated:

It was truly heartening that so many people in this country not only expressed their profound sympathy for the victims of the calamity but also promptly organized a wide range of valuable relief activities to help those in need. Your kind and practical response has, I presume, further strengthened the deep friendship that has already existed for such a long time between the peoples of our two countries.

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This afternoon the imperial couple arrived in Tokyo, Japan after celebration Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.  According to the newspaper, Mainichi Daily News via the Imperial Household Agency, Emperor Akihito will resume his official duties on Monday.

Sources: Japan Times and Mainichi Daily News via the IHA

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Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan Visit the Kyoto Japanese Garden in London

On May 17, 2012, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan arrived in Britain to participate in Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations beginning on Friday.

This morning the imperial couple toured the Kyoto Japanese Garden in Holland Park, London, accompanied by their personal delegation.

According to the Imperial Household Agency, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will attend a luncheon at Windsor Castle hosted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as well as attend a gala dinner hosted by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales to be held at Buckingham Palace.

The emperor and empress are also, “… scheduled to meet with Britons who supported the disaster rescue operations in Japan as well as Japanese living in Britain…” notes Kyodo News.

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Sources: Kyodo News via the Imperial Household Agency

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Random Royal News Regarding Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan

On May 16, 2012, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan arrived at Haneda Airport in Tokyo to “… board a special flight to Britain…” to celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee.

Members of the Imperial family of Japan, including Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Masako, were there to wish the emperor and empress a safe flight.

Any way…

According to the Mainichi Daily News, whilst in Britain the Imperial couple will also “… meet with Japanese residents living in the Britain…” and more.

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will stay in lovely Britain for five days.

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Source: Mainichi Daily News

Belgian Royals, Imperial Family of Japan

Random Royal News Regarding Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan. Plus, News Regarding Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium. (VIDEO)

On May 13, 2012, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan were in Sendai to “… to show their support for the recovery effort in the tsunami-hit region…” in the Miyagi Prefecture.

Click here to watch a video and to read more about today’s event.

On Saturday, May 12, 2012, Their Royal Highnesses Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde of Belgium attended the musical “Streetlight” in Brussels.  The production, developed by the Together4peace Project, is a:

… unique educational partnership between 120 young people from Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels and the Eastern Townships with for motto ‘Unity in Diversity, Learning to Respect the Other in its Individuality’

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Sources: NHK and La Monarchie Belge

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His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan Releases a Statement Regarding Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

On May 12, 2012, the Imperial Household Agency released a statement from His Imperial Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan regarding Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Diamond Jubilee celebrations:

It is with great pleasure that together with the Empress I will visit the United Kingdom to attend a luncheon in commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, to which she has invited monarchs of various countries. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Her Majesty for this invitation.

The Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was held soon after World War II, in June 1953, the year after the Treaty of Peace with Japan went into effect. At that time, being 19 years old, I attended the ceremony representing Emperor Showa, and taking that opportunity, visited quite a few countries in Europe and North America, a trip during which I learned and experienced so much.

To read the statement in its entirety please click here. (in English)

Source: The Mainichi via the Imperial Household Agency Press Release.