| On November 22, 2019, Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited the Geku outer shrine of Ise Jingu shrine, a Shinto shrine complex in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, to mark the completion of two major rites signifying the emperor's enthronement. There, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako reported that a series of ceremonies for the Emperor's enthronement has been completed. |
| At the Geku outer shrine, The Emperor and Empress offered prayers dedicated to the goddess of clothing, food, and housing, with the emperor dressed in "Korozen no goho," a dark orange robe, and the empress in a layered court kimono. |
| On November 21, 2019, Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in Ise, central Japan, for a ceremony to be held the following day. The Emperor and Empress waved to well-wishers on arrival at the Uji Yamada Station on their way to the Ise Shrine in Ise, Mie, Japan. |
supremely elegant whatever she wears
ReplyDeleteFinally, the traditional ritual is over. I think it was not easy for them but so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Masako with layered court kimono (looks heavy!).
Amazing traditional court kimonos -- visually they are like the sartorial equivalent of a fabulous dessert made of numerous layers of fine pastry (I love food so I can't help thinking this way 😁). I especially loved the white one from a few days ago. And the magnificent traditional wig worn by the empress is just stunning. Truly it has been a rare treat, and a privilege, to see these events.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Now that the official enthronement ceremonies are finished, it may be a while before we have the pleasure of seeing the Emperor and Empress again. I wish them a long and happy reign. The kimonos are fabulous.
DeleteOn parle de l'élégance de Masako ; l'empereur est toujours vêtu d'un costume très bien coupé avec une cravate délicatement assortie !!!
ReplyDeleteTotalement en accord avec vous. L'empereur est toujours très bien habillé, est en 'sync' avec la tenue de sa femme.
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Ich finde es toll, diese Traditionen, die ich nur aus Büchern kenne, nun auch einmal im Hier und Jetzt zu sehen. Mögen Monarchien auch obsolet sein, dass sie uns gewisse Traditionen bewahrt haben, dafür bin ich dankbar.
ReplyDeleteI'm firmly convinced; the bowl hats have to be because of the Emperor’s height (or lack there of) in comparison to the empress's. Wearing one every once in a while is okay, but it seems every time the occasion calls for a hat *and* she and the Emperor will be standing side by side, here comes the bowl. I love to see her in something different - modern with a brim. But she still looks lovely.
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Yes, it would be so refreshing to see her in some other hat styles, many of which I think would look wonderful on her. Even a fascinator, if it were not a crazy one, could look nice with her suits, and would not add any more height than the bowl hats do. But, like you, I'd really enjoy seeing what a hat with a brim could do for her.
DeleteE Masako looks wonderful in the Traditional garb.The ivory colored suit looks great on her, Lovely couple.
ReplyDeleteThe layered court kimono is beautiful, but appears to be quite heavy. Interesting traditional head gear they are wearing. Would love to see the pieces up closer to get a feel for the texture, colors, shapes (of the head pieces).
ReplyDeleteThe court kimono that she wore at the official ceremony in October was said to have had 11 or 13 layers, and to have weighed in excess of 33lbs; she needed 2 ladies in waiting to assist her to move.
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