On February 24, 2019, Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attended a ceremony to mark the 30th anniversary of the Monarch's coronation to the throne. The government-sponsored ceremony at the National Theatre in Tokyo was attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. in the morning, the Emperor received celebratory greetings at the Imperial Palace from Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Fumihito and Princess Kiko. Japan's Emperor Akihito is set to step down from the Chrysanthemum throne on April 30, 2019. Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito will accede to the throne on May 1 that year. |
What lovely, lovely dresses, just right for a formal daytime event -- and Empress Michiko, as always, captures ethereal elegance like no one else. She is a treasure.
ReplyDeleteEmpress Michiko and quiet elegance are synonyms.
ReplyDelete30 years Emperor of Japan.Lovely dress the Empress is wearing. Charm and Grace.
ReplyDeleteI respect Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan and I am very proud of them.
ReplyDeleteYou are rightly proud, the two are great.
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