Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko's golden Jubilee

[Marquesa d Yolombó]

I believe it deserves a thread of its own to celebrate such a golden jubilee

 

[Marquesa d Yolombó]

The JT already published an article regarding the Imperial Marriage and the bond it created between the Imperial Family and the postwar people of Japan; and how it modernized the IHA.

You can find it here: Imperial marriage created bond with people | The Japan Times Online

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

I believe it should be addressed as Golden Wedding Anniversary, Marquesa. It is not that the Emperor has been on the throne for 50 years to be addressed as Golden Jubilee, i think.

 

[ChiaraC]

Some time ago, I have asked Poppy to kindly help me in order to find photos for my blog entry tomorrow about the love story of the imperial couple, on occasion of their wedding anniversary.

And she has answered very generously by giving me the following links that I want to share with you:

1. Empress Michiko (born ~ 1979)
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6. Emperor & Empress (2009 ~ Present)
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THANK YOU VERY MUCH, POPPY!!!

 

[Marquesa d Yolombó]

I believe it should be addressed as Golden Wedding Anniversary, Marquesa. It is not that the Emperor has been on the throne for 50 years to be addressed as Golden Jubilee, i think.

Hmmmmm You're right. Too late to change it? Sorry !!

 

[Bones]

An accomplishment for royals and commoners alike, especially these days. I send them my best wishes and hopes for 50 more years of wedded bliss for Their Imperial Majesties.

 

[QUEENECE29]

Golden wedding Japanese emperor
News Summary Royalblog.nl: Golden wedding Japanese emperor

 

[Marquesa d Yolombó]

Another article in the JT: Imperial Couple happy on 50th anniversary | The Japan Times Online

And the responses by Their Majesties in their news conference, taken from the IHA's website:

Responses by Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan on the Occasion of Their Majesties' 50th Wedding Anniversary(2009) - The Imperial Household Agency

 

[RoyalProtocol]

And the responses by Their Majesties in their news conference, taken from the IHA's website:

Responses by Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan on the Occasion of Their Majesties' 50th Wedding Anniversary(2009) - The Imperial Household Agency

So formal but Cute They really do seem to Love each other

 

[Marquesa d Yolombó]

As you can see, there has been huge media coverage in the Imperial Couple's Golden Anniversary.

I'm posting here more articles (This time from Mainichi Daily News) on the Emperors' anniversary:

Imperial Couple overcame many challenges during 50 years of marriage - The Mainichi Daily News

Imperial Couple thank each other for support on 50th wedding anniversary - The Mainichi Daily News

This is a chronicle:
Couple excited about trip to Tokyo, anniversary celebration with Emperor, Empress - The Mainichi Daily News

And this, a photo special:
Photos follow in footsteps of Emperor and Empress's 50-year marriage - The Mainichi Daily News

 

[Al_bina]

Thanks for articles and amazing photo gallery that cotains rare photos!
I like this photo the most. Photo Specials Photos follow in footsteps of Emperor and Empress's 50-year marriage - The Mainichi Daily News
(originally posted by Marquesa d Yolombó)

 

[Marquesa d Yolombó]

If anyone can tell us please where can we find pics of this important day, please share it with us ! I will be very thankful to see TM this day !!!

 

[Marquesa d Yolombó]

Hey ! I found another article on the Imperial Wedding anniversary, from the JT:

Galas mark Imperial golden anniversary | The Japan Times Online

 

[LadyFinn]

Photos of the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of this lovely couple:
Daylife

 

[ropura]

Golden Jubilee

Where is Sayako Kuroda( former Princess Nori) their daugther.
are she attended her Imperial parent Golden Jubilee?



ropura

 

[ChiaraC]

Where is Sayako Kuroda( former Princess Nori) their daugther.
are she attended her Imperial parent Golden Jubilee?



ropura

I am sure that she attended the private family dinner that was scheduled. But, unfortunately, it seems to have been VERY private indeed as I cannot find any photos of it – and not only of Sayako Kuroda but of any family members attending it: I cannot find pics of Prince and Princess Akishino at the wedding anniversary either though they are still “official” personalities. (And, besides, neither pics of their return from the holiday with the solitary emperor. There is a pic of the emperor, alone, to be found here: http://picture.belga.be/belgapicture/picture/13191046.html )

I have only found photos of the CP couple at the anniversary: http://www.royalimages.nl/search.pp?page=1&ShowPicture=9570359&pos=5
&
http://www.royalimages.nl/search.pp?page=1&ShowPicture=9570355&pos=8
But this is obviously from a sort of official congratulation, not from the family dinner either.

 

[Al_bina]

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=920185&postcount=99
Here is the video provided by emma 93. You can catch a glimpse of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko congratulating Emperor and Empress alongside Prince Naruhito and Princess Masako.

 

[el-khanz]

Thanks for the video, Al Bina, nice to see them all. Please pardon my ignorance but I wonder why did prince and princess Akishino congratulate Their Majesties while the CP couple still standing there? Protocol maybe?

 

[QUEENECE29]

Emperor and Empress of Japan: memories
News Summary Royalblog.nl: Emperor and Empress of Japan: memories

 

[ChiaraC]

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=920185&postcount=99
Here is the video provided by emma 93. You can catch a glimpse of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko congratulating Emperor and Empress alongside Prince Naruhito and Princess Masako.

Well, at last so much as a short glimpse of them... Thank you, Albina and Emma!

 

[Vanesa]

What a sad thing! I believed that we'll see the entire family dinner... I DO like this Imperial Family. Vanesa.

 

[Marquesa d Yolombó]

I DO like this Imperial Family. Vanesa.

I do too....