Japanese Royals News

[PeDe]

October 1
Akishino and Kiko attended the opening ceremony of the 75th Japan Media Arts Festival at the National Theatre in Chiyoda, Tokyo.
The first public activity of Akishino and Kiko since February.

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October 1
Kako watched the 7th National High School Sign Language Performance Competition, which was held online this year due to the pandemic, from the Akishino residence.
She sent a video message for the opening ceremony. 15 teams took part in the online competition with their pre-recorded performances.

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October 20
Akishino and Kiko attended the Autumn Memorial Service
They visited the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery and attended the Autumn Memorial Service in Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo. In the rain, the couple offered a silent prayer after worshipping. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier contains about 370,000 pillars of unknown soldiers and civilian remains.

The Autumn Memorial Service is held annually in the middle of October by the Memorial Foundation. About 1,000 attendees took part in the Memorial Service. The memorial service is held in honour of the spirits of the soldiers, military employees, and citizens who lost their lives in war. A highlight of this service is the worship and moment of silence led by an Imperial family member.

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October 23
Mako turns 29
Princess Mako, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, turned 29 on Friday. This year, Princess Mako did not visit any rural events. As her first public outing in eight months, she visited an exhibition and attended an award ceremony in September. The Imperial Household Agency published a series of photos on the occasion of that birthday. The photos were taken on October 3, 2020 in Akasaka Imperial Estate in Tokyo.

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October 28
Japanese Imperial family visited Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo
The Imperial family visited Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo, ahead of its 100th anniversary on November 1. Meiji Shrine is a sacred place built in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Dowager Shoken.

[anastasia beaverhausen]

Michiko is showing them how it’s done. Good for her!

[Lizardcandy]

The clothing all seems so unflattering, horribly unattractive, bulky, and badly sized to my eye, the skirts in particular seem 3 sizes too big and look uncomfortable.

[Diogenes]

I have often wondered why they wear western styles and not kimono for these rituals.

[bumbershoot]

Does anyone know why carrying a fan seems to be an essential element of the most formal attire for the imperial family? I thought it was just with wafuku -- traditional Japanese attire -- but in these photos, the women are wearing very formal daytime dress and carrying fans.

[fruela]

Proclamation ceremony. Akishino is his brother's heir. Both heir and consort look very happy.

https://www.hola.com/real...shino-ceremonia-heredero/

[PeDe]

November 6
Mako and Kako visited Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo
They visited Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of establishment of Meiji Shrine. The shrine marked the 100th year of its establishment on November 1. Meiji Shrine is a sacred place built in 1920 and dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Dowager Shoken. Emperor Meiji was the first emperor of modern Japan.
























Waah, the shoes of the priest are something else....poor girls look like robots.

[Rita]

Japanese Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, turned 19. Today, the Princess celebrates her birthday. Princess Aiko was born on December 1, 2001. On the occasion of the birthday, the Imperial Household Agency shared new photos showing Princess Aiko with her dog Yuri at Akasaka Estate in Tokyo. The photos were taken on November 22, 2020.

[AutumnOpal]

Ooh next year is Tiara year for her!!

[leatherface]

I see Linus of Lux's elephant trouser disease is catching.

[Harley]

How is Aiko already 19?!  It feels like just a couple of years since she was that gorgous little, black haired baby. And now she’s closing in on 20.