Imperial Family of Japan Current Events 2: June 2008 -

[Al_bina]

Thanks for sharing photos!
It is always a pleasure to see the Japanese Imperial family undertaking an official engagement. Her Imperial Majesty and Princess Kiko looked marvelous in kimonos. It is sad that Crown Princess Masako did not attend the autumn garden party.

[Warren]

ANP Beeldbank - The young Princess Akiko appears quite relaxed and in her element at the garden party.

[antonieta]

Does anybody knows why crown princess Masako didin't attended the party?

[Kasumi]

Prince Mikasa was hospitalized on October 30th due to a small cardiac arrest
The prince who is 93 years old is supposed to stay at the hospital for at least three days.
Article in Japan Today

[Marquesa d Yolombó]

Let's hope Prince Mikasa recovers soon!

[Marquesa d Yolombó]

Originally Posted by Warren

ANP Beeldbank - The young Princess Akiko appears quite relaxed and in her element at the garden party.

Indeed, she seems! She gives a touch of youth to such a formal event. Le's hope we can see Imperial youth more often.

[dazzling]

Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko smile to wellwishers as they celebrate 20 years on the throne at the Imperial palace in Tokyo on November 12, 2009.
Thousands of people gathered in a square in front of the palace for the celebration.

ANP Picture Gallery

[Patra]

The Imperial couple look great in the Tokyo photos form November 12, 2009. Thanks for posting these.

[giov]

Zimbio gallery
Emperor Akihito Celebrates 20th Anniversary On The Throne - Pictures - Zimbio