Japan's Emperor and Empress Host Tea Party at the Imperial Palace

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako

On November 5, Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted a tea party at the Imperial Palace to honor recipients of the Order of Culture and Persons of Cultural Merit. Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, along with Princess Aiko and Princess Kako, were also in attendance. Seven recipients of this year's Order of Culture—including manga artist Chiba Tetsuya and cellist Tsutsumi Tsuyoshi—as well as 15 individuals recognized as Persons of Cultural Merit, including professional golfer Aoki Isao, attended the tea party.

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako

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  1. Princess Kako in red looks really smashing amongst all the other pastel colours.

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  2. Anonymous6/11/24 17:34

    J'adore moi aussi le manteau rouge (ou tailleur). Cette jeune princesse aime ajouter une petite touche d'originalité, c'est intéressant. Paloma.

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  3. Anonymous6/11/24 17:35

    P. S : et j'aime aussi son sourire et son regard pétillant. Paloma.

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  4. Ava Pittman6/11/24 18:15

    The red ensemble is my favourite. Princess Kano looks fabulous

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  5. Anonymous6/11/24 18:23

    The Empress's outfit is the first one ever, that I really am not fond of. The color is off, the fabric's seem reversed, the lace should have been the top and the top the bottom. The jacket and blouse, plus pearls are lovely, maybe its just the addition of the lace skirt that is off-putting. Ari

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  6. Anonymous6/11/24 19:45

    Nice look for all the ladies.
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  7. Kako wins again. Bold in red. Even her pearl necklace is different from the standard necklaces. It's modern and more appropriate for her age.

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  8. Anonymous6/11/24 21:36

    I think the Empress’ suit is a bit fussy and somewhat dated for her. She always looks wonderful in simple modern tailoring, especially pantsuits. What I do like here is seeing the cousins together. Their energy is infectious. (V.M.)

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  9. Anonymous6/11/24 23:32

    Kako and Aiko both nicely dressed for the occasion.I am sure Kako is great support for her cousin. Wonderful to see.

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  10. Chacune dans son style, toutes les dames de la cour impériale sont élégantes -Les deux cousines sont très souriantes ; la princesse Kako est superbe dans cette couleur rouge ; elle essaie de nous surprendre en apportant un peu de modernisme dans ses tenues !

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  11. Anonymous7/11/24 02:54

    Princess Kako looks beautiful in her red suit. Red is really a flattering color on her. She always looks friendly and lively to me in pictures.
    -Royal Watcher

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  12. Anonymous7/11/24 04:32

    皇后陛下のレースのスカートは短いように感じます。もっと長くすればエレガントに見えると思います。佳子様の赤いスーツは彼女に良く似合いますね。愛子様と佳子様はお互いを引き立て合っています。赤と白の組み合わせは日本では喜びの象徴なのです。

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    1. Anonymous8/11/24 20:00

      Thankyou for your explanation that Aiko is wearing white next to Kako wearing red because the combination of red and white is a symbol of joy in Japan. Elle

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  13. Anonymous7/11/24 18:19

    Pure harmony.

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  14. Anonymous7/11/24 22:57

    A rare miss for me with Empress Masako's suit. I do love her pearls though! The star here is Kako--what a gorgeous red suit!!! Her necklace is perfect and different--the spaced pearls are lovely. I also love seeing the cousins together--they look as if they very much enjoy each other's company.

    Janet

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