Japan's former empress Michiko arrives to mark the 110th anniversary of the death of the wife of former emperor Meiji, former empress dowager Shoken...
Empress Shoken, empress consort of Japan, late 19th-early 20th century. Shoken was married to Emperor Meiji.
Haruho, Empress of Japan, 1873 . The wife of the Emperor Meiji Emperor of Japan from 1867, pictured in full court dress. A pioneer of Japanese...
Japan's former empress Michiko arrives to mark the 110th anniversary of the death of the wife of former emperor Meiji, former empress dowager Shoken...
The imperial family of Japan poses for the New Year photograph at their new palace in Tokyo, Japan, on December 27, 1961 - From left to right:...
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and Empress Michiko of Japan attend a State Banquet at Fredensborg Palace, during a 3 day State visit of Emperor...
The Imperial Familiy Of Japan Gathering For New Year In Japan On January 01, 1992 - Left to right: Prince Akishino , Princess Kiko of Akishino,...
Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko lead members of their family, including Crown Prince Naruhito , Crown Princess Masako , Prince Akishino ,...
Queen Sofia and King Juan Carlos of Spain are greeted by Empress Michiko and Emperor Akihito of Japan prior to dinner at the Imperial Palace on...
Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako wave as Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko depart for Europe at Tokyo International Airport May 21,...
Spanish King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are welcomed by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko upon their arrival at the Imperial Palace in...
Spain's King Felipe greets to Empress Michiko upon his arrival for a welcoming ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 5, 2017. The Spanish...
Japanese Empress Michiko and Emperor Akihito wave to bystanders as they arrive at the Blair House for a luncheon on June 12, 1994 in Washington. The...
Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are escorted by Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on the red carpet during a welcoming ceremony...
Crown Princess Masako, Princess Kiko and Princess Sayako wait for the Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko to arrive at Tokyo International Airport on...
Empress Michiko of Japan with her daughter Sayako, Princess Nori, in the grounds of the palace in Tokyo, Japan, around the time of her 36th birthday,...
Japan's Emperor Akihito , Empress Michiko , Crown Prince Naruhito and his wife Princess Masako , Prince Akishino and his wife Princess Kiko , and...
It's Now "Crown Princess Michiko." Tokyo, Japan: Miss Michiko Shoda leaves her home here early, April 10, to go to the Imperial Palace for her...
South African President Nelson Mandela speaks with Japanese Empero Akihito and Empress Michiko as he receives a farewell call by the royal couple at...
Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on their arrival at AFS Palam on November 30, 2013 in New Delhi, India. Japan's Emperor Akihito and...
Princess Akiko of Mikasa, Princess Nobuko of Mikasa, Emperor Emeritus Akihito, Empress Emerita Michiko, Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Princess...
Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako during their visit to see their grandson Prince Naruhito and his parents, the Crown Prince Akihito and his wife...
Japanese Emperor Akihito accompanied by Empress Michiko and Crown Prince Naruhito waves his hand to wellwishers after he delivered a speech on the...
Japan's Emperor Naruhito waves to well-wishers beside Empress Masako , former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko from the balcony of the...
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are seen on arrival at Kashiharajinju-Mae Station to visit the mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu to report his...
In this photo released by the Imperial Household Agency, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko stand together by Sokintei arbor during their stroll at...
Japanese Emperor Akihito makes a speech during a ceremony marking the centenary of the establishment of the Diet at House of Councillor on November...
Japanese Empress Michiko raises her hands to join an audience doing a "wave" while Emperor Akihito looks on 11 March. The Emperor and Empress cheered...
Newly enthroned Japanese Emperor Akihito and wife Empress Michiko proceed through central Tokyo in a motorcade acknowledging well-wishers, 12...
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, and Empress Michiko of Japan attend a State Banquet at Fredensborg Palace, during a 3 day State visit of Emperor...
Full-length portrait of Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko standing between his parents, the Emperor Hirohito and the Empress Nagako,...
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko leave after attending the memorial ceremony in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Emperor's...
Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko go for a stroll on the grounds of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 7, 2019. / Japan OUT
Japanese Emperor Akihito , accompanied by Empress Michiko , Crown Prince Naruhiro and Crown Princess Masako , appear on a balcony for his 76th...
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave to bystanders as they arrive at the Blair House for a luncheon, 12 June 1994, in Washington DC....
Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko pose with family members Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko,...
Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito chats with Crown Princess Masako as Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko leave Haneda Airport in Tokyo, 08 June 2006....
Japanese Emperor Akihito gives a smile of encouragement to Empress Michiko after changing out of the traditional enthronement ceremony costumes...
The Japanese Imperial family, Prince Akishino, Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko and Crown Prince Naruhito walk on the beach at Hayama on January 16,...
Spanish King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are welcomed by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko upon their arrival at the Imperial Palace in...
Spanish King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia are welcomed by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko upon their arrival at the Imperial Palace in...
Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave as they depart Noi Bai international airport in Hanoi on March 3, 2017. The 83-year-old Japanese...
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attend the annual memorial service for war victims, which is held by the government in Tokyo on August...
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the celebra-tion to mark the 110th aniversary of the Japanese Parliament.
Crown Princess Masako, Princess Kiko and Princess Sayako wait for the Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko to arrive at Tokyo International Airport on...
Crown Princess Masako, Princess Kiko and Princess Sayako wait for the Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko to arrive at Tokyo International Airport on...
Japan's Emperor Akihito , Empress Michiko , Crown Prince Naruhito and his wife Princess Masako , Prince Akishino and his wife Princess Kiko and...
South African President Nelson Mandela is greeted by Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Akasaka at the state guest house 04 July in...
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko lead Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako to greet guests during the annual autumn garden...
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attend the Davis Cup World Group Quarter Final match between Japan and the Czech Republic at Ariake Coliseum on...
Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers next to Empress Michiko during the celebration for the New Year on the veranda of the Imperial Palace on...
Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers next to Empress Michiko during celebrations for the New Year on the veranda of the Imperial Palace on January...
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave to wellwishers from an Imperial Palace balcony in Tokyo, 23 December 2003. Emperor Akihito greeted...
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko dance during a charity dance party in Tokyo on April 12, 2013. The Japanese royal couple showed their...
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko visit Ohinata Settlement on August 23, 2023 in Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan.
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko visit Ohinata Settlement on August 23, 2023 in Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan.
Emperor Naruhito, Emperor Emeritus Akihito, Empress Masako, and Empress Emerita Michiko attend the New Year's appearance by the Japanese royal family...
Japan's imperial family members former Empress Michiko, former Emperor Akihito, Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Princess Aiko, Crown Prince...
