The lavish Coronation celebrations of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan in Tokyo on this day in 1990. The Emperor will abdicate in April 2019, and the Coronation of Emperor Naruhito is scheduled for the 22nd of October. To mark the last Coronation Anniversary of the Emperor, we are taking a look at the glittering proceedings. Continue reading
King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have just finished a 4-day visit to Japan, to mark 150 years of Diplomatic Relations. They met and were received by members of the Japanese Imperial Family, and the focus of the visit was on innovation, research and sustainability . Continue reading
Members of Japanese Imperial Family attended the annual Ceremony of New Year’s Celebration at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 1st. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko were accompanied by Crown Prince Naruhito, Prince and Princess Akishino, Princess Mako and extended members of the Imperial Family (in their Personal Tiaras). Crown Princess Masako (wearing her Pearl Sunburst Tiara) was present, though she didn’t attend the ceremony. Continue reading
It’s that time of year again! For the next few days leading up to the New Year, we will have a series of ‘Year in Review’ articles, compiling and featuring the Royal highlights of 2017. Today, we are taking a look at the Royal State Visits of 2017- Continue reading
It’s that time of year again! For the next few days leading up to the New Year, we will have a series of ‘Year in Review’ articles, compiling and featuring the Royal highlights of 2017. Today’s feature is a roundup of the Royal Tiaras of 2017! Continue reading
