Emperor Naruhito Current Events Part 1: May 2019 -

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On November 13th, Emperor Naruhito attended appointment ceremonies of 26 Vice-Ministers at the Imperial Palace.

宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和6年11月13日（水）、天皇陛下は、宮殿において、副大臣の認証官任命式に臨まれました。"

41K likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on November 14, 2024: "令和6年11月13日（水）、天皇陛下は、宮殿において、副大臣の認証官任命式に臨まれました。".

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On November 14th, Emperor Naruhito attended the opening ceremony of the 215th special Diet session at the National Diet Building's House of Councillors in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The special session closed same day, lasted 4 days (November 11-14).

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On November 29th, Emperor Naruhito attended the 75th Anniversary of the Municipal Fire Department at Nissho Hall in Minato, Tokyo.

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宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和6年11月29日（金）、天皇陛下はニッショーホール（港区）において、自治体消防75周年記念大会にご臨席になりました。"

93K likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on November 29, 2024: "令和6年11月29日（金）、天皇陛下はニッショーホール（港区）において、自治体消防75周年記念大会にご臨席になりました。".

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On December 2nd, Emperor Naruhito privately visited the special exhibition "Haniwa: Tomb Sculptures of Japan" at Tokyo National Museum in Taito, Tokyo.

The exhibition features 120 Haniwa figures collected across Japan to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the designation of a 6th century haniwa "Warrior in Keikō Armor" as a national treasure. The "Warrior in Keikō Armor" was discovered in Gunma Prefecture.

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On January 24th, Emperor Naruhito attended the opening ceremony of the 217th ordinary Diet session at the National Diet Building's House of Councillors in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

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Speech: 主な式典におけるおことば（令和7年）：天皇陛下のおことば - 宮内庁

宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年1月24日（金）、天皇陛下は、国会議事堂（千代田区）において行われた第217回国会開会式にご臨場になりました。"

108K likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on January 23, 2025: "令和7年1月24日（金）、天皇陛下は、国会議事堂（千代田区）において行われた第217回国会開会式にご臨場になりました。".

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宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年1月24日（金）、天皇陛下は、国会議事堂（千代田区）において行われた第217回国会開会式にご臨場になりました。"

6,186 likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on January 23, 2025: "令和7年1月24日（金）、天皇陛下は、国会議事堂（千代田区）において行われた第217回国会開会式にご臨場になりました。".

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On February 7th, Emperor Naruhito met President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia at the Imperial residence for about 25 minutes. His Majesty expressed gratitude again for the President's condolence message sent following the Noto earthquake last year and believes the visit is "very meaningful in strengthening bilateral relations." They also discussed Zambia's recent drought and cholera outbreak.

Photos: Asahi, FNN

宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年2月7日（金）、天皇陛下は、御所において、ザンビア大統領閣下とご会見になりました。"

93K likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on February 7, 2025: "令和7年2月7日（金）、天皇陛下は、御所において、ザンビア大統領閣下とご会見になりました。".

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President of the Republic of Zambia to Visit Japan | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

 

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Emperor Naruhito attended credential presentation ceremonies of new Ambassadors to Japan at the Imperial Palace.

信任状捧呈式（マリ、デンマーク）（宮殿） - 宮内庁

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信任状捧呈式（バングラデシュ、コロンビア）（宮殿） - 宮内庁

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After a pandemic hiatus, the banquet will return for Emperor Naruhito's birthday celebrations on February 23. However, the number of attendees will be significantly reduced to prevent infection.

Prince Hisahito will not attend birthday celebrations because he has not undergone coming-of-age rites. He will visit the Imperial residence to greet His Majesty in the afternoon.

Source: FNN

 

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Emperor Naruhito celebrated his 65th birthday. Empress Masako is also in the pictures.

宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年2月23日(日･祝)、天皇陛下は、65歳のお誕生日をお迎えになりました。"

8,082 likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on February 22, 2025: "令和7年2月23日(日･祝)、天皇陛下は、65歳のお誕生日をお迎えになりました。".

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宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年2月23日(日･祝)、天皇陛下は、65歳のお誕生日をお迎えになりました。"

3,091 likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on February 22, 2025: "令和7年2月23日(日･祝)、天皇陛下は、65歳のお誕生日をお迎えになりました。".

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Emperor Naruhito turns 65 on February 23.

Photos and video with Empress Masako were taken on February 13 at the Imperial residence. He attended a press conference on February 20, transcript: 天皇陛下お誕生日に際し（令和7年） - 宮内庁

Photos: Asahi, Mainichi, FNN

Birthday video: https://www.gov-online.go.jp/imperial_family_channel/202502/video-294003.html

Press conference

General public greetings

More content for Emperor Naruhito's 65th birthday:

General Public Greetings, "Enkai no Gi" banquet : Asahi, Mainichi, FNN, AP Images, Getty Images

About 120 people attended the scaled-down banquet. Mikasa (except Nobuko) and Takamado princesses attended (yay!)

No tea reception for diplomatic corps; it was canceled to prevent infection.

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宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年2月23日(日・祝)、天皇皇后両陛下は、宮殿において、天皇誕生日宴会の儀に臨まれました。"

5,472 likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on February 23, 2025: "令和7年2月23日(日・祝)、天皇皇后両陛下は、宮殿において、天皇誕生日宴会の儀に臨まれました。".

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宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年2月23日(日・祝)、天皇皇后両陛下は、宮殿において、天皇誕生日宴会の儀に臨まれました。"

5,404 likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on February 23, 2025: "令和7年2月23日(日・祝)、天皇皇后両陛下は、宮殿において、天皇誕生日宴会の儀に臨まれました。".

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宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年2月23日(日・祝)、天皇皇后両陛下は、宮殿において、天皇誕生日祝賀の儀に臨まれました。"

4,285 likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on February 23, 2025: "令和7年2月23日(日・祝)、天皇皇后両陛下は、宮殿において、天皇誕生日祝賀の儀に臨まれました。".

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Japan emperor hopes for peace ahead of 80th anniv. of war end

Emperor Naruhito, on the occasion of his 65th birthday, expresses his hope that the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II later this year would serve as an occasion to renew a pledge for peace.

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Emperor turns 65, renews hope for peace 80 years after war | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

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[...] The emperor was also asked about scathing online posts about imperial family members.

Cautioning that he was speaking in general terms, Naruhito said, “It is necessary to always keep in mind that when expressing opinions about someone else, one could at times hurt that person’s heart and position.” [...]

Naruhito said he “feels very happy to gain a glimpse of (Aiko) growing as a member of society one step at a time.”

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Naruhito said he expects his nephew, second in line to the throne, to “lead a productive student life.”

 

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On the morning of March 5th, Emperor Naruhito attended the International Symposium on Water and Disaster for Cooperation and Partnerships at Mita Kaigisho in Minato, Tokyo.

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In the afternoon, he attended an audience for officials awarded for 30 years of service at correctional facilities at the Imperial Palace's Shunju-no-Ma (Grand Hall). He met 60 recipients and their families.

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宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年3月5日（水）、天皇陛下は、宮殿において、法務大臣及び公益財団法人矯正協会会長表彰の法務省矯正職員代表及びその配偶者の拝謁をお受けになりました。"

13K likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on March 5, 2025: "令和7年3月5日（水）、天皇陛下は、宮殿において、法務大臣及び公益財団法人矯正協会会長表彰の法務省矯正職員代表及びその配偶者の拝謁をお受けになりました。".

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On March 15th, Emperor Naruhito privately attended the Japanese Alpine Club's "Overseas Mountain Climbing Report Session" at Shibaura Institute of Technology in Koto, Tokyo. He attended for 4 hours, listening to reports such as mountaineering in Canada and an unclimbed peak in Nepal. His Majesty has been a club member since 1987 and has frequently attended events.

Sources: FNN, NTV