Imperial House of Japan
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The Imperial House is the reigning dynasty of Japan, consisting of those members of the extended family of the reigning emperor of Japan who undertake official and public duties. Under the present con
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako with some of the other members of the imperial family, 2021
Members of the imperial family show themselves to the general public during celebrations for the new emperor's enthronement. Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko are not present (4 May 2019).
Princess Mako forwent a one-off million-dollar payment given to imperial women upon leaving the imperial family
Panorama of the Tokyo Imperial Palace
Prince Tomohito of Mikasa
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Prince Tomohito of Mikasa was a member of the Imperial House of Japan and the eldest son of Takahito, Prince Mikasa and Yuriko, Princess Mikasa. He was a first cousin of Emperor Akihito, and was forme
Prince Tomohito (far left) with (from left to right) his mother Princess Mikasa, his brother Prince Yoshihito, and his sister Princess Yasuko, c. 1950
Speech at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa on 7 March 2003
60th National Sports Festival "Hare no Kuni Okayama Kokutai" Closing Ceremony at Momotaro Stadium, 27 October 2005