The Emperor and Empress of Japan Welcome the Crown Prince and Princess of Tonga

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako welcomed Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala and Princess Sinaitakala Tukuʻaho

On April 16, 2025, Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako welcomed Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala and Crown Princess Sinaitakala Tukuʻaho of Tonga at the Imperial Palace. Afterwards, the Emperor and Empress hosted a private dinner for the royal couple. Princess Aiko joined them for conversation following the dinner. The Crown Prince and Princess are visiting Japan to attend Tonga’s National Day event at the Osaka Expo 2025.

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako welcomed Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala and Princess Sinaitakala Tukuʻaho

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako welcomed Crown Prince Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala and Princess Sinaitakala Tukuʻaho
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  1. Anonymous17/4/25 15:34

    Empress should have worn her traditional kimono

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  2. Anonymous17/4/25 16:15

    I always enjoy seeing foreign guests in traditional garb. The Japanese seem to be impeccable hosts, with their welcoming smile.

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  3. I think this time the Empress' suit is too large on her. Beautiful oyster/mother-of-pearl colour, though. I love the encounters on an international basis when an Expo (World Exhibition) is going on.

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  4. Son tailleur satin sable doré sied à merveille à Masako ; son époux a réussi à trouver une cravate de la même couleur, ce qui ne doit pas être toujours évident !

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  5. Anonymous17/4/25 20:18

    I love the suit of the empress. But often I think that her skirts are too wide. Just a little bit tighter would make this suit perfect

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    1. Anonymous17/4/25 20:36

      Yes that might be the design detail that is missing. The same applies to P Aiko

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    2. Anonymous18/4/25 00:59

      Yes, they need shaping for sure and the hem could be 2” shorter. (V.M.)

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  6. Her golden satin elegant suit looks beautiful. Her shoes are a lovely color, blending well with her outfit. Love the addition of the pearl necklace, beautiful.

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  7. Anonymous18/4/25 04:27

    A beautiful champagne colored skirt suit. HM knows what looks good on her,and what she feels confident in,and it shows in her beautiful smile.
    Lowri.

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  8. Anonymous18/4/25 09:16

    Her outfit color almost match the color of the crown prince outfit. I think Japan is very traditional so the skirt need long and loose not tight like European cloth.

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    1. Anonymous18/4/25 12:53

      皇后陛下が心地よく着られるデザインが一番良いと思います。

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  9. Anonymous18/4/25 23:05

    Not so keen on this shiny fabric. The suit is fine.
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