On October 28, 2025, the Autumn Garden Party hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako was held at the Akasaka Imperial Garden in Moto-Akasaka, Tokyo. About 1,500 guests attended, including Japan Racing Association (JRA) jockey Yutaka Take.
The Emperor and Empress, accompanied by Crown Prince and Crown Princess Akishino, Princess Aiko, Princess Kako, Princess Hisako, Princess Tsuguko, Princess Akiko, Princess Nobuko, Princess Yoko and other members of the Imperial Family, walked around the garden and engaged in conversations with guests at various locations.
its the duty of the Imperial ladies to preserve the culture of Japan, but the guests seem to be more respectful of that culture by wearing traditional kimonos, which are far more beautiful than the outfits the Imperial family are wearing.
ReplyDeleteThe empress looks exquisite in the lovely blue of the well tailored suit. MR
ReplyDeleteUne grande palette de tenues avec quelques nouveautés de couleurs comme la lavande de Masako qui se retrouve dans la cravate et le gilet de l’empereur ; en fond de la deuxième photo, j’ai remarqué une dame en jaune clair dont le chapeau-cloche à bandeau noir est très élégant !
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how of the two red suits, one looks more youthful in its design. So nice to see Aiko in a dark colour, and her two tone shoes, wow what a pleasant surprise. The side closure of the jacket on the empress is nice along with the piping. So many suits, all in the signature style of the Japanese court yet all so different and elegant.
ReplyDeleteI must say, everyone looks splendid ♥️ but my favorite is Aiko’s vibrant red (what would it be called — cranberry?) outfit. Head-to-toe perfection; she looks stylish and adorable. — Jane
ReplyDeleteMostly a typical fashion outing!
ReplyDeleteI do, however, always love how the emperor wears a tie matching his wife's dress!
Princess Kiko looks adorable - that wide skirt gives her outfit a little playfulness! And, as always, her smile is contagious!
Another standout is the princess (anyone know her name?) wearing the lovely pink suit: beautiful colour!
I didn't know the Japanese royals had garden parties. Pardon my ignorance, but I thought it was a British royal custom. It's the same with the hats. I thought It was more of a British thing. I stand corrected as everyone including the gentlemen look so formal and smartly dressed. 1500 guests! Very impressive.
ReplyDeleteI didn´t realize the Japanese did garden parties.
ReplyDeleteThe ladies´ suits are nice designs but I think that often have a poor fit. Too long, too loose, too wide shoulders, too long sleeves (and simply folding them up is a surprisingly imperfect makeshift solution). I like Kako´s red suit best.
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