once she marries outside the imperial family. Also standing on the balcony was Emperor Emeritus Akihito, who abdicated in favor of his son in 2019, and his wife Empress Emerita Michiko ...

China repeatedly requested that Emperor Akihito visit after he ascended the ... to change the itinerary because of the imperial family’s busy schedule. Watanabe asked for a prompt reply.

once she marries outside the imperial family. Also standing on the balcony was Emperor Emeritus Akihito, who abdicated in favor of his son in 2019, and his wife Empress Emerita Michiko ...

Japan's Empress Emerita Michiko, from left, Emperor Emeritus Akihito, Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Princess Aiko, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko and Princess Kako wave at well ...