Crown Prince Akishino, family host visiting Bhutan royalty in Tokyo Crown Prince Akishino and his family hosted Bhutan's Princess Sonam Dechan Wangchuck and her two sons in Tokyo on Monday. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 4, 2022
Imperial security on alert as trips to resume Police in charge of guarding the Imperial family have been on increased alert as the family members are to bring their visits to regional areas of Japan back into full swing this autumn. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 29, 2022
Princess Kako attends sign language event KURAYOSHI, Tottori -- Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, attended an acting and dance competition over the weekend that incorporates sign language. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 26, 2022
Imperial family visits all-Japan high school cultural festival Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko and their son, Prince Hisahito, watched the final rounds of an Ogura hyakunin isshu card game tournament being played by high school students in a gym in Sumida Ward, Tokyo, on Tuesday. The competition was part of the 46th All Japan Senior High School… The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 3, 2022
Imperial agency eyes reviving regional visits With the Emperor and Empress unable to visit regional areas for more than 2-1/2 years due to the pandemic, the Imperial Household Agency is closely monitoring various events, including J.League soccer matches, to help devise measures to prevent infection and allow the couple to resume their trips. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jul 7, 2022
Japan's Emperor turns 62, reflects on key events Ahead of his 62nd birthday on Wednesday, the Emperor recently expressed his thoughts to the media at the Imperial Palace, speaking on matters including the lack of marriage ceremonies for Mako Komuro, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 23, 2022
Prince Hisahito to enter Tsukuba University's high school Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, has been admitted to the University of Tsukuba's high school in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, and is expected to begin his studies there in April, the Imperial Household Agency has announced. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 16, 2022
With male imperial descendants dwindling, will Japan's leaders finally accept a female emperor? Princess Aiko, the only child of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, came of age last month as she turned 20. Despite her royal lineage, Aiko may never ascend to the throne. The Conversation · Jan 28, 2022