Emperor and Empress Host Tea Party for Recipients of the Order of Culture

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (Reiwa 7), Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted a tea party at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for the recipients of the Order of Culture and the Persons of Cultural Merit. Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko, and Princess Kako were also in attendance.

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako

The title Person of Cultural Merit (Bunka Kōrōsha) is an official Japanese honor awarded annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to culture. The Order of Culture (Bunka-kunshō) is conferred upon men and women in recognition of their achievements in Japan’s art, literature, science, technology, and culture.

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako
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  1. Anonymous4/11/25 16:45

    Aiko looks lovely in this outfit, good length and flare in her skirt to give balance. Her shoes are more open which opens up her leg. Very nice choice she looks great

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  2. Anonymous4/11/25 18:52

    All the ladies are dressed very conservatively both in style and in colour. I suppose they wanted to play it safe in terms of fashion. At least they all wore a different pastel shade and one of the collars (last photo) is interesting along with the texture of some of the fabrics (second last photo). Sorry, I don't know the ladies names as I have only been paying attention to Princess Kako lately.

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  3. Anonymous4/11/25 19:01

    The harmony in the mix of colours of the four women's outfits is beautiful.
    - Anon 9:13

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  4. I love all the outfits the royal imperial ladies are wearing. I especially love the Empress ensemble, very pretty and feminine, love the beige color.

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  5. Quelle belle palette de couleurs pastel ; c’est le look d’Aiko que je préfère dans son ensemble dont la jupe ample est très séyante !

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    1. Anonymous5/11/25 10:39

      愛子さまは先日の園遊会ではボルドーカラーのドレスが良くお似合いでしたね。
      この日のピンクのドレスもいかにも愛子様らしく、優し気で控えめな雰囲気です。

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