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Old 05-21-2007, 07:50 AM
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Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko depart for Europe at Tokyo International Airport May 21, 2007 in Tokyo, Japan. The royal tour to Europe will encompass visits to five different countries before returning on May 30.
Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko saw off the Emperor and the Empress.
Crown Princess Masako
doesnt she look good? she always seems to be very elegent & well put together. Its great to see her smiling. The empress's outfit is nice too
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Old 05-21-2007, 08:07 AM
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doesnt she look good? she always seems to be very elegent & well put together. Its great to see her smiling. The empress's outfit is nice too
Yes, she does.
But then, Crown Princess Masako always looks wonderful, in my opinion. It's just good to see her so relaxed and peacful, with her beautiful smile back.

I think all 3 Royal Ladies looked good.
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Crown Princess Masako was very elegant.
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Old 05-24-2007, 09:27 PM
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She looks great. With longer hair, she looks young and fresh. Love to see her smile. The Crown Prince also looks happy. Glad to see them together.
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Old 05-30-2007, 08:40 AM
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Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko greet Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko upon their return from Europe at Tokyo International Airport May 30, 2007 in Tokyo, Japan. The royal couple were on a 10-day trip in Europe.

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Naruhito, Masako, Akishino and Kiko
Naruhito, Masako, Akishino and Kiko 2
The Emperor and Empress arrive at Tokyo International Airport

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Crown Princess Masako looks amazing, so young and happy!
Princess Kiko and the Empress look lovely too.
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Old 05-30-2007, 10:41 PM
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1 more photos from JIJI press welcoming the Emperor and Empress at the airport on May 30, 2007.

Video from FNN news
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Old 05-30-2007, 10:51 PM
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The Princesses and The Empress look wonderful. Masako looks fresh and happy. Glad to see them happily together.
Love to see this pic, so sweet...
http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/7435...8D32B95F8361C3
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Crown Princess Masako looks amazing, so young and happy! Princess Kiko and the Empress look lovely too.
I agree! OMG, Masako looks exactly like in the 90s when she first married Naruhito! I hope that means she is really getting better......
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Yes. Princess Masako looks lovely and very regal. It's easy to say she is better. Her husband looks very well too, even if he has some health troubles. Princess Kiko appears in excellent condition too. Then...why does not Prince Akishino wants to match his charming Imperial family, and changes his ugly hairdoss???!!! (So sorry to say that, Your Imperial Highness!!!)

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Old 06-13-2007, 04:50 AM
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The newest (Summer) edition of the "Our Imperial Family" magazine was released on June 10, 2007.

Here is a link to the photo of the cover and translation of the Table of contents in the lower portion of the page

This edition focus on the Emperor and Empress' state visit to Sweden,
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Old 08-21-2007, 10:38 AM
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Japan's Prince Tomohito treated for alcoholism - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos
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Interesting article susan.

This remark made me wonder...

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Tomohito said his dependency worsened in recent years because of family problems and stress from a controversy about whether the imperial succession law should be changed to allow a female emperor.
was the Prince afraid he himself had to take care of male offspring? He was very eager on imperial concubines as far as I can remember
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Old 09-03-2007, 11:23 PM
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Oh, well, that's all right, then - another thing we can blame Masako for.

Good grief. He's far enough down the line of succession that this should have been irrelevant to him.
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Old 10-25-2007, 07:36 PM
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Japanese Emperor Akihito, center, and Empress Michiko, followed by their sons Crown Prince Naruhito, left, and Prince Akishino, walk down a hill to greet guests at the autumn garden party in Tokyo Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007.

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Old 11-25-2007, 10:57 PM
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Vietnam's President Nguyen Minh Triet with his wife Chi, Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko stands on a podium while Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito, Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko, Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda and his wife Kiyoko attend a welcoming ceremony at the East Garden of the Imperial Palace November 26, 2007 in Tokyo, Japan. Triet is on a five-day visit to Japan.

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Old 12-22-2007, 11:32 PM
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Japan's Emperor Akihito, accompanied by Empress Michiko, waves to well-wishers through the bulletproof glass of a balcony at Imperial Palace in Tokyo during his public appearance Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, marking his 74th birthday.

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Photo from JIJI press
Pic of Masako and Naruhito from sankei news
Princess Kiko didn't attend the public appearance at the balcony because she is on her recovery at home with a soar left arm.

Video from ANN news
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Old 12-31-2007, 08:20 PM
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In this photo released by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan, Japanese Emperor Akihito, seated fourth from left, and Empress Michiko, seated fourth from right, pose with their family members for an official photo for the new year at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Friday, Dec. 14, 2007. Other members are: Crown Prince Naruhito, seated third from left, Crown Princess Masako, left, and their daughter Princess Aiko, second from left, Prince Akishino, seated third from right, his wife, Princess Kiko, right, holding their son, Prince Hisahito, and their two daughters, Princess Mako, standing left, and Princess Kako.

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