The Japan Times
Japan's imperial couple "felt a sense of unease" about their links to the British royal family ahead of their state visit in 1998, newly released documents at the National Archives in London show. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/17/japan/imperial-couple-1998-london-visit-archives/ #japan #ukjapanrelations #ukimperialfamily #emperorakihito #empressmichiko #queenelizabeth
Emperor worried about weak ties to British royals before 1998 visit

Japan's then-emperor and empress felt they lacked the intimate connections enjoyed by other members of the imperial family with Britain's royal family.

The Japan Times
Mar 17, 2024 at 6:23amBuffer