At the start of each new year, the Japanese Imperial Family shares family photos. This year, the Imperial Household Agency has released new photos featuring Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Princess Aiko, Crown Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko, Princess Kako, Prince Hisahito, as well as Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko.
The photos of Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and Princess Aiko were taken at the Imperial Residence on December 29. Photos of the Crown Prince’s family were taken on December 26, at the Akishino Residence. Meanwhile, photos of Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko were taken on December 13, at the Sento Imperial Residence.
Complete symmetry, as far as possible: two-pieces for the ladies in the family of the Emperor, round necks in the crown princely family. Gentlemen wear the same anyway. But! Michiko is enchanting as always, also refreshingly and tastefully asymmetrical.
ReplyDeleteComme d'habitude, de belles photos nous sont montrées mais pas vraiment de changements dans les tenues vestimentaires des membres de la famille impériale ; toujours fidèle à lui même, l'empereur Naruhito porte une cravate de la même couleur que celle de son élégante épouse ; Aiko est ravissante avec les cheveux lâchés - Dans la famille du prince héritier, toujours les mêmes cravates ; les princesse Kiko et Kako sont ravissantes avec le petit collier de perles en plus. Le couple impérial émérite est toujours magnifique !
ReplyDeletePS Qui pourrait dire ce que regarde le couple impérial car il me semble voir un masque faisant partie du théâtre japonais ?!
両陛下と長女愛子さまが、石川県の伝統芸能「御陣乗太鼓（ごじんじょだいこ）」で使われる「爺面（じいめん）」とばちを鑑賞。天皇陛下が、御陣乗太鼓の由来などについて説明された。ご一家は昨年元日の能登半島地震の発生から１年がたつのに当たり、被災者が安心して生活でき、復興が着実に進むことを改めて願われた様子だったという。 （読売新聞の記事を引用しました）
DeleteVery formal photos, but yes that's Japan. They all look very friendly and sweet. I still wonder why the constitution has not changed in Japan with reference to the succession of the imperial throne. Why is a woman ( princess Kaiko) not allowed to be the successor? It's 2025!
ReplyDeleteThat would princess Aiko daughter of the current emperor
DeleteI like the interesting cuffs on Aiko’s jacket and the Emperor’s tie is a nice pattern. For me E.Empress Michiko has the nicest dress. More modern than what Aiko is wearing. Lovely family
ReplyDeleteTwo nice ladies - Empress Masako and her daughter Aiko. One in her sixties, the other in her twenties. Both dressed exactly the same - except for the color shade, There was a mistake somewhere.
ReplyDeleteI do not take references to the conservatism and traditions of the Japanese court. If for the sake of tradition a young girl is dressed the same as a sixty-year-old lady, these are bad traditions and rules, and should be changed.
Stephanie
I think the difference between young and old in fashion is quite a new invention and not such a good one. Through the ages, there was no big difference in what women wore, small and large, young and old. I cannot see even one reason why it should be somehow "better" to differentiate according to age.
DeleteIndeed formal photos, but lovely to see the families together.
ReplyDeleteNo need to change traditional dress. The workmanship and fabrics are exquisite .I would just like Aiko to be dressed a little more cheerfully. She dutifully wears what is asked of her, I would hope that she gets to wears what she wants in private.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes for the New Year to HM The Emperor Naruhito ,HM The Empress Masako, HRH The Princess Aiko and the Entire Royal Family of Japan
ReplyDeleteFormal, a little stiff. Love it. Happy New Year to everyone.
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The best dressed is Empress Michiko.Her dress has a lovely color and a timeless style.
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