30th anniversary of Japan's Emperor Akihito's enthronement

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.
Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Fumihito and Princess Kiko
Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Fumihito and Princess Kiko
Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Fumihito and Princess Kiko
Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Fumihito and Princess Kiko
Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Fumihito and Princess Kiko
Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Fumihito and Princess Kiko

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  1. 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.

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  2. Anonymous24/2/19 17:04

    Empress Michiko and quiet elegance are synonyms.

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  3. Anonymous24/2/19 18:37

    30 years Emperor of Japan.Lovely dress the Empress is wearing. Charm and Grace.

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  4. Yumiko Kokuryu24/2/19 22:02

    I respect Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan and I am very proud of them.

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    1. You are rightly proud, the two are great.

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