Wedding of Princess Mako

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 ~ Saad719 ~ 7 Comments

Princess Mako of Akishino, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, married Kei Komuro with an official from the Imperial Household Agency registering the marriage on their behalf with the municipal government, followed by a Press Conference at a Hotel in Tokyo on October 26th. The Wedding took place without without any associated Imperial rites, due to the controversy of the match, and Princess Mako was seen off by her parents and younger sister Princess Kako as she departed Tōgū Palace, leaving behind her title and all vestiges of her Imperial life, and becoming Mrs Mako Komuro. Princess Kako later joined the couple at the hotel to support them ahead of the press conference. Continue reading →

Princess Mako’s Diamond Tiara

October 23, 2021October 23, 2021 ~ Saad719 ~ 3 Comments

Happy Birthday to Princess Mako of Akishino, who turns 30 today! The elder daughter of the Japanese Crown Prince and Crown Princess, Princess Mako is also the eldest grandchild of the former Emperor Akihito and is set to leave her royal titles when she controversially marries Kei Komuro next week. To mark the day, and this important milestone in Princess Mako’s life, we are featuring her Diamond Tiara and Parure! Continue reading →

Royals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

July 23, 2021July 23, 2021 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Under usual circumstances, there are a plethora of Royals at the Olympic Games, not only to support their nations but many also as members of the IOC (International Olympic Committee), but due to the ongoing pandemic, there is limited Royal attendance at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic, which we will be featuring on this page every day of the games. Continue reading →

Japanese New Year’s Reception 2021

January 1, 2021January 17, 2021 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

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Rikkoshi no Reimei

November 8, 2020January 17, 2021 ~ Saad719 ~ 1 Comment

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Empress Michiko’s Chrysanthemum Earrings

October 20, 2020October 20, 2020 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

Happy Birthday to Empress Emerita Michiko of Japan, who turns 86 today! The first commoner to marry into the Japanese Imperial Family, the elegant Empress has worn a variety of jewels over the past 60 years, including today’s piece, her Diamond Chrysanthemum Earrings- Continue reading →

Princess Chichibu’s Pearl Necklace

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020 ~ Saad719 ~ 3 Comments

Today marks the 25th Anniversary of the death of Setsuko, Princess Chichibu of Japan, who died on this day in 1995, and to mark the day, we are featuring one of her jewels, which is now worn by Empress Masako.

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VJ Day 75th Anniversary

August 15, 2020August 15, 2020 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

The British and Japanese Royal Families presided over the VJ (Victory in Japan) Day 75th Anniversary Commemorations on August 15th, marking the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second Word War. Royals Families from around Europe presided over the VE Day 75th Anniversary in May.

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Hanako, Princess Hitachi

July 19, 2020July 15, 2020 ~ Saad719 ~ Leave a comment

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Empress Nagako’s Pearl Sautoir

June 16, 2020June 16, 2020 ~ Saad719 ~ 3 Comments

Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the death of the late Empress Kōjun of Japan, who died on this day in 2000. To mark the Anniversary of the death of an Empress for over 60 years, we are taking a look her Pearl Sautoir.

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