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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.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Feb 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.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Dec 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 Times Dec 14

Princess Aiko on Sunday attended a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Chiba University's School of Nursing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/14/japan/princess-aiko-chiba-university-nursing-school/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #princessaiko #imperialfamily

Princess Aiko attends ceremony for Chiba University's school of nursing

Chiba University is the country's only national university with a nursing department. Some 400 people, including students and university staff, attended the ceremony.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Dec 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.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Nov 22

Princess Aiko, daughter of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, returned home from her official visit to Laos on Saturday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/22/japan/princess-aiko-laos-trip-return/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #princessaiko #laos #imperialfamily #laosjapanrelations

Princess Aiko returns home from official visit to Laos

'I realized that the friendship between Japan and Laos has been fostered and developed through exchanges between people of the two countries,' she said.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Nov 20

Princess Aiko, on an official visit to Laos, visited an education center on unexploded ordnances in the Lao capital of Vientiane on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11/20/japan/princess-aiko-laos-bomb-center/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #princessaiko #laos #imperialfamily #laosjapanrelations