2024 Japanese Royals NEWS & EVENTS

[AutumnOpal]

I have heard that he was born on purpose (it was fairly clear that Masako wouldn’t be having more children after Aiko) and they wanted to put to bed the debate about having a female monarch (Shinto forbids it some claim)—that seems to be fairly common knowledge but I haven’t heard any comments on his intelligence or anything like that.

[Duchess of Verona]

The former Empress has broken her femur and requires surgery https://english.kyodonews...ery-for-broken-femur.html

[Gemsheal]

I have heard that he was born on purpose (it was fairly clear that Masako wouldn’t be having more children after Aiko) and they wanted to put to bed the debate about having a female monarch (Shinto forbids it some claim)—that seems to be fairly common knowledge but I haven’t heard any comments on his intelligence or anything like that.

Connected to the article about the ex-Empress (poor woman, I hope she recovers well) is an article about Hisahito.  https://english.kyodonews...ne-reaches-adulthood.html

[PeDe]

October 6
Princess Kako attended an event organized by the Girl Scouts of Japan in Tokyo, where she gave a speech.










Is she wearing pants?....YAY

[PeDe]

October 7
Princess Kako Attends the All Japan Tennis Championships
Kako watched the second round of the women's singles at the 99th All Japan Tennis Championships held at Ariake Coliseum, Ariake Tennis Forest Park, in Koto Ward, Tokyo. Princess Kako is the Honorary President of the Japan Tennis Association.

[bumbershoot]

Oh dear, I am so sorry Michiko-sama has broken her leg and required surgery. I hope this is not related to osteoporosis. But she IS a small person, and small-boned people, I think, are more prone to this problem.

I read the article about Hisohito and thought it eloquent in what it did NOT say. I've now seen too many articles and posts claiming something is not right with that boy. And I did notice that right below the article was another one about the possibility of a female empress . . .

Kako is such a darling. It looks like she is wearing a pants suit in some of the photos. That's pretty daring for the Imperial Family on an official outing.

[Lord G¡n]

Best wishes and a quiet and successful recovery. Falls are worrying, esp. at her advanced age and  frail health.