On March 11, 2021, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended the national memorial service for victims of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami at the National Theatre in Tokyo. The government has held a memorial ceremony annually on March 11 starting in 2012. But the event was canceled last year and the number of attendees has been limited this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ten years ago today, the earthquake and the accompanying tsunami hit eastern Japan, leaving more than 20,000 people dead or missing. In addition, tsunami accompanying the earthquake and the nuclear power plant accident caused by the earthquake has forced great numbers of people to leave the places where they used to live.
Que d'élégance chez tous les deux pour cette occasion - Tailleur/jupe très bien structuré avec une veste aux pans délicatement coupés sur le devant ; j'ai plaisir à voir la couleur gris-clair de ses bas qui change de la couleur Chair que nous voyons souvent portée par des femmes royales ou autres ; avec ses chaussures noires à petit talon, c'est très chic - J'adore sa toque qui convient très bien à sa petite tête ; jolis bijoux dont des perles mais pouvons-nous en voir également sur sa broche ?! Comme d'habitude beaucoup de classe chez l'empereur !
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteElegant outfit. But why the Empress of Japan often wears grey outfits? Her mother in law as well. The princesses often wear different colours and lighter colours. Maybe something related to status? But why grey? Could someone explain? Is there something to know? Or is it just a good colour for formal events?
ReplyDeleteI think she is wearing a somber color because this is a memorial service. She wears lighter colors as well, but for different occasions. ~d
DeleteThis is a beautiful suit on Masako. The second photo shows it off best: The colour, the lovely shape of the jacket, and the length and style of the skirt. Are those pleats on the side of the skirt? That's a very nice detail if they are. And the hat pairs well with the outfit.
ReplyDeleteThe Emperor looks very smart as well. All round: Excellent.
- Anon 9:13
Absolutely agreed. Always a class act.
DeleteChel
As we offer prayers to those who lost and were lost in this tragic event, it brings back memories of those terrible images and heartbreaking stories.
ReplyDeleteThe Emperor and Empress are a picture of quiet dignity, styled to perfection. Speaking sartorial volumes in quiet chromatic tones.
E Masako's suit, hat, and accessories are on point. Impeccably tailored with subtle details.
Memory eternal.
Вера💚🦋
A really sad occasion. Appropriate dressing for such by the Emperor and Empress.
ReplyDeleteCan't help but to appreciate the tailoring of their suits.
Not a crease or seam out of place anywhere. Impressive.
Virginia
DeleteDear Bepa, That was a beautifully worded text, so respectful, it really moved me. Thank you.
Elegant as always, she is my favorite Royal.
ReplyDeleteDove gray gloves would looked much better with Masako's outfit.
ReplyDeleteI do love the elegant less is more style of the Japanese imperial family. But I am longing for a bit more
ReplyDeletevariety within their fashion style
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