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An imperial visit to Iwate and Miyagi prefectures has been postponed as Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have persistent cold symptoms, the Imperial Household Agency said Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/24/japan/imperial-tohoku-visit-postpone/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #emperornaruhito #empressmasako #princessaiko #tohoku #311
Imperial couple postpone Tohoku visit due to cold symptoms

The couple, along with Princess Aiko, were slated to inspect recovery efforts in areas affected by the March 2011 powerful earthquake and tsunami.

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The Japan TimesMar 13
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are preparing to visit the Netherlands and Belgium from mid- to late June, the government has said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/13/japan/emperor-empress-netherlands-belgium/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #netherlandsjapanrelations #netherlands #belgiumjapanrelations #belgium #imperialfamily #emperornaruhito #empressmasako
Emperor and empress to visit Netherlands and Belgium in June

The imperial family has long-standing friendships with the royal families of the two European countries.

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The Japan TimesFeb 26
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and Princess Aiko will visit the Tohoku region beginning next month to mark 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, the Imperial Household Agency said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/26/japan/emperor-family-tohoku/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #emperornaruhito #empressmasako #princessaiko #tohoku #311 #tsunami #fukushima #iwate #miyagi
Emperor and his family to tour Tohoku region 15 years after disaster

During their visit, the imperial family will inspect progress made in reconstruction efforts and meet with people in areas affected by the March 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

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The Japan TimesJan 2
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other imperial family members appeared before throngs of visitors for New Year's greetings at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/02/japan/imperial-family-new-years-greetings/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #emperornaruhito #empressmasako #imperialfamily
Imperial family members host New Year’s gathering

In his speech, the emperor expressed concern for those still facing difficulties due to last year’s major natural disasters.

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The Japan TimesDec 26
Buichiro Kuroda, new chief of the Imperial Household Agency, has pledged to carry out his duties to the best of his ability. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/26/japan/new-imperial-household-agency-chief/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #buichirokuroda #imperialfamily #imperialhouseholdagency #earthquakes #emperornaruhito #empressmasako
New Imperial Household Agency chief promises 'maximum efforts'

Buichiro Kuroda, who took office as grand steward of the agency Wednesday, described the imperial family as “an emotional anchor” for the public.

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The Japan TimesDec 22
Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter, Princess Aiko, visited a special photo exhibition on Sunday focusing on Tokyo during World War II. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/22/japan/japan-emperor-wwii-photo-exhibit-visit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #emperornaruhito #empressmasako #princessaiko #wwii #exhibitions #photography
The Japan TimesDec 9
Empress Masako turned 62 on Tuesday with reinforced hopes for lasting peace as she reflected on her visits this year to places associated with World War II. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/09/japan/empress-masako-birthday/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #empressmasako #imperialfamily #mongolia #wwii #atomicbombings #2025osakaexpo #earthquakes #health
Empress Masako turns 62 with stronger hopes for peace

The empress said that this year deeply reminded her once again of the importance of preserving lasting peace.

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The Japan TimesDec 1
A key figure in the imperial family's international goodwill efforts, Princess Aiko — the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako — has turned 24. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/01/japan/japan-princess-aiko-turns-24/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #princessaiko #imperialfamily #emperornaruhito #empressmasako
Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor Naruhito, turns 24

The princess has had busy but fulfilling days, balancing her work at the Japanese Red Cross Society with her official duties as a member of the imperial family.

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