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。"

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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.

Photo: NTV

 

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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。"

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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。"

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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。"

115K 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。"

107K 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 greets public on his 65th birthday, hopes for happiness

Emperor Naruhito greets thousands who gathered to celebrate his 65th birthday, joined by Empress Masako, their daughter Princess Aiko and other imperial family members, expressing hope for the people's happiness and good health.

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

[...] 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

 

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On March 27th, Emperor Naruhito visited the Imperial Hotel in Chiyoda, Tokyo around 10am to bid farewell to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, concluding the state visit. They met for about 20 minutes. First Lady Rosângela da Silva had already departed Japan for official business, according to Jiji.

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27.03.2025 - Cerimônia de despedida

Hotel Imperial, Tóquio - Japão. Foto: Ricardo Stuckert / PR

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宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年3月27日（木）、国賓ブラジル大統領閣下及び同令夫人のご来訪に当たり、天皇陛下は、帝国ホテル(千代田区)をご訪問になりました。"

53K likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on March 27, 2025: "令和7年3月27日（木）、国賓ブラジル大統領閣下及び同令夫人のご来訪に当たり、天皇陛下は、帝国ホテル(千代田区)をご訪問になりました。".

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Emperor Naruhito received the Crown Prince of Oman Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said today, April 9:


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On April 14th, Emperor Naruhito hosted a tea reception for National Diet members, including Speakers of the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors, at the Imperial Palace’s Houmei-Den (State Banquet Hall). Before the reception, he met guests at the Shunju-no-Ma (Grand Hall).

This is the first tea reception for members of the Diet since the accession due to the pandemic.

Photos: Mainichi, Asahi, FNN, AP Images

Japanese Emperor Hosts Tea Party for Lawmakers

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Emperor Naruhito hosted a tea party at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on …

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In a speech at the Shunju-no-Ma hall, the Emperor expressed hope that the lawmakers will respond to the trust of the people and do their best for the country, society and people.

宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年4月14日（月）、天皇陛下は、宮殿において、衆議院及び参議院の役員等から拝謁をお受けになり、その後、お茶を賜りました。"

53K likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on April 14, 2025: "令和7年4月14日（月）、天皇陛下は、宮殿において、衆議院及び参議院の役員等から拝謁をお受けになり、その後、お茶を賜りました。".

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宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年4月14日（月）、天皇陛下は、宮殿において、衆議院及び参議院の役員等から拝謁をお受けになり、その後、お茶を賜りました。"

30K likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on April 14, 2025: "令和7年4月14日（月）、天皇陛下は、宮殿において、衆議院及び参議院の役員等から拝謁をお受けになり、その後、お茶を賜りました。".

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On April 15th, Emperor Naruhito met President Serdar Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan at the Imperial residence for about 25 minutes. President Berdimuhamedow visited Japan for Turkmenistan's National Day at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo.

Photos: Asahi, FNN

宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年4月15日（火）、天皇陛下は、御所において、トルクメニスタン大統領閣下とご会見になりました。"

45K likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on April 15, 2025: "令和7年4月15日（火）、天皇陛下は、御所において、トルクメニスタン大統領閣下とご会見になりました。".

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Japan Emperor Meets with Turkmenistan President

Tokyo, April 15 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Emperor Naruhito met with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov at th…

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Later, Emperor Naruhito planted rice next to the Biology Research Institute at the Imperial Palace. He sowed about 720 seeds of Nihon Masari (non-glutinous rice) and Mangetsumochi (glutinous rice).

Photos: Asahi, Mainichi

宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "令和7年4月15日（火）、天皇陛下は、皇居内生物学研究所脇の苗代において、水稲をお手まきになりました。"

64K likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on April 15, 2025: "令和7年4月15日（火）、天皇陛下は、皇居内生物学研究所脇の苗代において、水稲をお手まきになりました。".

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King Frederik X of Denmark will visit Japan April 23-25 to attend Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025. During his visit, Emperor Naruhito will host a dinner for the King.

Source: H.M. The King of Denmark to Visit Japan | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

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On April 18th, Emperor Naruhito attended a ballet performance of "Giselle" at the New National Theatre in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Photos: Getty Images, Asahi