On August 15, 2025, Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended a memorial service marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. In a national ceremony at Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan Hall, about 4,500 officials, bereaved families, and their descendants from around the country observed a moment of silence at noon — the time when the then-emperor’s surrender speech began on August 15, 1945.
Emperor Naruhito’s grandfather, Emperor Hirohito — known posthumously as Emperor Showa — announced Japan’s surrender in a radio address to the nation on August 15, 1945. The formal act of surrender took place on September 2 aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, with representatives from the Allied nations present.
Le couple impérial est toujours à l'unisson dans le choix des couleurs de la cravate et de la tenue de Masako ; pour cette cérémonie, c'est le gris qui est de mise !
ReplyDeleteSombre and so respectfully elegant. Sets a lovely tone.
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Well said. (V M.)
DeleteIt is so important to continue to mark the anniversary of these historical days. The reverence shown here by the Emperor and Empress continues to set the tone for today and future memorial services. I had the honor to visit the USS Missouri many years ago. A brass plaque marks the spot on the deck where the instrument of surrender was signed. Ironically, Emperor Naruhito is dressed the same way the non-military Japanese officials were dressed, with the exception of a top hat.
ReplyDeleteThe Empress looks elegant and lovely in this somber yet beautiful suit--perfect for this memorial service.
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昭和天皇はラジオで「今の苦しみを耐え忍ぶことで、未来の人々のために平和な時代を築いていきたい」と国民に語りかけたのです。
ReplyDeleteSuch poignant words. Beautiful.
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I find this outfit very appealing. The roll of the lapels on the jacket as well as the longer back gives more feminine look. Lovely shade of gray.
ReplyDeleteWhat an unbelievably perfect and elegant jacket, cut and fit and fabric and all. It has nothing to do with what contemporary fashion dictates,, which makes it even more classy in my eyes.
ReplyDeleteThis outfit looks wonderful, feminine, elegant and stylish. Fits well. The pearl necklace is a welcome addition, and perfect finishing touch. Love the pearl earrings. The grey color of her suit is very appealing to me, lovely shade. She is always well groomed.
ReplyDeleteGreat elegant outfit the Empress is wearing. This is somber to remember the surrender of a great Nation to the World. May we never forget.
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