The Japanese Imperial Family joined Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as they hosted the annual Spring Garden Party at the Akasaka Imperial Palace on April 22nd.
Spring Garden Party at the Akasaka Imperial Palace
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Princess Tomohito’s Mikimoto Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Tomohito of Mikasa, who turns 70 today! A member of the prominent Asō Family and the sister of a former Prime Minister, she received this spectacular Pearl and Diamond Mikimoto Tiara and Parure when she married Emperor Hirohito’s nephew 45 years ago!
Emperor Naruhito’s 65th Birthday
The Japanese Imperial Family joined Emperor Naruhito of Japan as he celebrated his 65th Birthday with a Public Audience and Banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on February 23rd.
New Year’s Reception at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo
The Japanese Imperial Family joined Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as they presided over the Ceremony of New Year’s Celebration at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 1st. This was the fifth New Year’s Reception of Emperor Naruhito’s Reign, with six separate Ceremonies.
Princess Kako’s Diamond Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Kako of Akishino, who celebrates her 30th Birthday today! The niece of Emperor Naruhito, over the past decade, Princess Kako was worn this spectacular Mikimoto Diamond Tiara and Necklace!
Princess Takamatsu’s Mikimoto Diamond Tiara
Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the Death of Princess Takamatsu of Japan, who passed away on this day in 2004! The aristocratic bride who became the popular and progressive oldest member of the Imperial Family, the Princess possessed this splendid Mikimoto Diamond Tiara!
Princess Mikasa has died
Sad news today! The Japanese Imperial Household Agency has announced the Death of Yuriko, Princess Mikasa, who has passed away at the age of 101. The illustrious Aristocrat married Emperor Hirohito’s brother during the Second World War and became the oldest member of the Imperial Family.
Royal Guests at the Enthronement of Emperor Naruhito of Japan
Fourteen Kings, Eight Queens and Seven Heirs were among the Royal Guests at the magnificent Enthronement Celebrations of Emperor Naruhito of Japan at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on this day in 2019, five years ago. Emperor Naruhito acceded to the Chrysanthemum Thone that May after the abdication of Emperor Akihito.
Imperial Chrysanthemum Tiara
Happy Birthday to Empress Michiko of Japan, who turns 90 today! The first Commoner to become the Empress of the world’s oldest Monarchy, who is now the Empress Emerita as the mother of the current Emperor, Empress Michiko possessed some lovely heirloom jewels, which included the Imperial Chrysanthemum Tiara!
Princess Hanako’s Wedding Tiara
Happy Diamond Anniversary to Prince and Princess Hitachi of Japan! The aristocratic Hanako Tsugaru received this striking Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond Tiara when she married Masahito, Prince Hitachi, the younger son of Emperor Hirohito, on this day in 1964, 60 years ago!
Princess Takamado’s Diamond Bandeau Tiara
Happy Birthday to Hisako, Princess Takamado of Japan, who turns 71 today! The accomplished widow of the Japanese Emperor’s cousin who is a storybook author and a good friend of many Foreign Royals. Princess Takamado has one of the largest jewellery collections among the Imperial Princesses, which includes this striking Diamond Bandeau Tiara!
Japanese Banquet at the Guildhall
Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh joined Emperor Naruhito of Japan for the Banquet hosted by the Lord Mayor and City of London at the Guildhall in London on the evening of June 26th, on the second day of the Japanese State Visit to Britain.
Royal Tiaras at the Japanese State Banquet at Buckingham Palace
There were many spectacular Royal and Noble Jewels on display as King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a glittering State Banquet for Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan at Buckingham Palace last night, on the first evening of their State Visit to the Untied Kingdom.
Japanese State Visit to Britain
King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom are hosting the Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan on their long-awaited State Visit to the United Kingdom this week, which was originally scheduled for 2020. Despite the fractious years of the Second World War, the British Royal Family and the Japanese Imperial Family have had a close relationship over the past 150 years.
Japanese Royal Visits to Britain
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan will officially begin their three-day State Visit to the United Kingdom tomorrow, as part of an eight-day visit to Britain. The State Visit, which was originally scheduled for 2020, is the latest visit between the British Royal Family and the Japanese Imperial Family over the past 150 years.
Japanese Diamond Scroll Tiara
Happy 65th Anniversary to Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan, who got married on this day in 1959! When Michiko Shōda became the first commoner to marry the Heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne, she received this spectacular Diamond Scroll Tiara!
Japanese New Year’s Reception 2024
The Japanese Imperial Family joined Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as they presided over the Ceremony of New Year’s Celebration at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 1st. This was the fourth New Year’s Reception of Emperor Naruhito’s Reign, with six separate Ceremonies, and the Imperial ladies wearing Tiaras for the first time since 2020.
Meiji Scroll Tiara
Happy Birthday to Empress Masako of Japan, who turns 60 today! The bright diplomat who suffered from an adjustment disorder for decades as Crown Princess before becoming the Japanese Empress in 2019, the Empress now has possession to the spectacular Heirlooms of the Japanese Imperial Family, the highlight of which is the Meiji Scroll Tiara!
Autumn Garden Party at Akasaka Imperial Gardens 2023
Members of the Japanese Imperial Family joined Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan as they hosted the annual Autumn Garden Party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on November 2nd, the first time it has been held since 2018. Continue reading
Princess Yoko of Mikasa’s Tiara
Happy Birthday to Princess Yōko of Mikasa, who turns 40 today! The younger daughter of the late Prince Tomohito of Mikasa and granddaughter of Prince Mikasa, Princess Yōko has this splendid Diamond Tiara in her possession!