Yuriko, Princess Mikasa
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Yuriko, Princess Mikasa was a member of the Imperial House of Japan as the wife of Takahito, Prince Mikasa, the fourth son of Emperor Taishō and Empress Teimei. The Princess was the last surviving pat
Yuriko in 1980
Yuriko leaving her home to marry Takahito, Prince Mikasa
Yuriko and Takahito's wedding portrait
Yuriko and her three eldest children
Akihito
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Akihito is a member of the Imperial House of Japan who reigned as the 125th emperor of Japan from 7 January 1989 until his abdication on 30 April 2019. The era of his rule was named the Heisei era, He
Yuriko, Princess Mikasa
…16 November, her private rites were held at the Mikasa estate with all members of the imperial family in attendance. Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko, who all usually do not attend farewell services, did not attend the wake, but did visit her residence to pay condolences…
Akihito in 2016
One year old Akihito with his mother Empress Nagako, 1934
Akihito being invested as Crown Prince, 1952
A Japanese stamp commemorating the imperial wedding, 1959