interesting question... I assume a previous empress would have precedence but who knows. If the "keeping married princesses for 1-generation" legislation gets passed and Princess Aiko remains in the Imperial family, what's her precedence when Hisahito is emperor?
On September 28th, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako remotely attended the 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (17WCEE) in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Kokeshi dolls from the Tōhoku region are displayed nearby.
Photos: Sankei, Sankei Imperial Weekly 712
Imperial couple attend WCEE opening ceremony | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
On September 28th, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako remotely attended the 17th World Conference on Earthquake Engineering (17WCEE) in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Kokeshi dolls from the Tōhoku region are displayed nearby.
Photos: Sankei, Sankei Imperial Weekly 712
Imperial couple attend WCEE opening ceremony | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
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He offered words of condolence to the victims of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, which triggered massive tsunamis, and heartfelt sympathy to people affected by the disaster. He also thanked those working for reconstruction and recovery of affected regions.
The emperor said he hopes the conference will become an important chance to significantly reduce the damage from earthquakes and tsunamis. He said this can be done by bringing together experts in earthquake engineering and disaster management to share research outcomes as well as past disaster experiences and lessons leant.
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