On January 18, 2026, Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and their daughter Princess Aiko visited the Ryōgoku Kokugikan in Tokyo to watch the bouts on the eighth day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament. The Imperial family were welcomed by Japan Sumo Association President Hakkaku. The Imperial-viewing Grand Sumo Tournament was held for the first time in six years.
For the occasion, Princess Aiko wore a pink furisode kimono, the same one she wore at her graduation ceremony from Gakushuin University. A furisode, known for its long swinging sleeves, is the most formal style of kimono traditionally worn by young unmarried women in Japan. Empress Masako wore a lavender-colored hōmongi, a semi-formal kimono.
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