On April 13, 2022, Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended the Japan Prize Presentation Ceremony that was held for winners of the years of 2020, 2021 and 2022 in Tokyo. The Japan Prize is awarded annually to scientists and engineers from around the world who have made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology, thereby furthering the cause of peace and prosperity of mankind.
Each year, two fields of science are honored. The Japan Prize winners receive a certificate of merit and a prize medal. The Presentation Ceremony takes place in the presence of the Emperor and Empress of Japan every April.
The events are attended about a thousand other distinguished guests, including eminent academics, researchers and representatives of political, business and press circles. The week in which the Japan Prize is presented is designated as "Japan Prize Week".
EM looks very elegant in this pantsuit with a modern twist around the waist. The blue/purple colour suits her wonderful and how nice it's to see her wearing (modest) heels.
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Her "kitten heel" shoes fit in well with her (allowed) fashion taste.
DeleteOr could it be the limit allowed by the Royal Court?
I'd think that exaggerated stilettos are a 'no-no' (banned) by the Royal Court.
PLEASE : If you have the time, do this test ................
Get up very close to your computer screen and take a look at the mask the Empress is wearing. If you look really close , you will see a hidden, beautiful happy face.
What a joy to see this after her years of struggle with health problems.
And I think a lot of the credit for the happy face we see today is thanks to the love, attention and support given by Emperor Naruhito .
I do not think it's a pantsuit, but a long skirt
Delete@Anonymous 14/4/22 11:44: you're correct; I just watched the video of the ceremony and there it can clearly be seen it's a skirt. The second picture gave the the impression EM wore a pair of trousers.
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That blue color is so flattering on the Empress, and as usual, the tailoring is impeccable. Although the suit reminds of the 1980's.
ReplyDeleteSuperbe Masako dans cet ensemble dont la couleur bleu azur change beaucoup de tous les tons pastel auxquels elle nous a habitués ; magnifique son collier de perles comme ses boucles d'oreilles - Elégant Naruhito même si son noeud pap' n'a pas l'air d'être correctement noué !!!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful color for Empress Masako. I call it electric blue others call it cobalt blue. Very different than the pale colors she wears normally. I like also the fantasy in the waist area. Perfect tailoring too.
ReplyDeleteThis outfit proves it is possible to wear classic styled clothes that last for a long time and are elegant and fashionable at the same time.
This is a beautiful outfit, it fits perfectly. The color is gorgeous. The pearl choker and earrings are fabulous pieces and a nice addition.
ReplyDeleteYes indeed Masako looks wonderful! The colour and the style of the suit complement her height and slim figure beautifully. I know that worn as a pant suit adds a level of sophistication to this striking outfit, and she does looks excellent in it, but dare I also imagine if the pants were instead a full length pencil skirt with a small slit either on the side or at the back, for evening formality, given the Emperor's black tie? So many possibilities! Lovely Empress.
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Yes I like the pant suit as well.
ReplyDelete... but now also think it is a skirt.
DeleteI is a long line skirt, it is very elegant on her, especially the colour. Yes her eyes are smiling behind her mask. He looks very handsome in his tux.
ReplyDeleteThey always look so lovely together, always in sink if that is the word, I should say in love. However that doesn't sit well with the Japanese royal family some how they are, just so formal, but these two seem softer than the others.
Am I missing something? I thought it was a long skirt. In the last couple of photos, there is no pants, or leg line, just plain material all the way across, suggesting a long skirt.
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