On January 9, 2026, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended the traditional New Year ceremony known as Kōsho Hajime no Gi. The annual ceremony, at which the Emperor and Empress receive lectures from leading scholars, was held in the Matsu-no-Ma (Pine Chamber) of the Imperial Palace. Prince Hisahito attended the ceremony for the first time.
Members of the Imperial Family, including Princess Aiko, Crown Prince Fumihito, Princess Kiko, Princess Kako, Princess Akiko, Princess Yoko, Princess Hisako, and Princess Tsuguko, were also in attendance. Three scholars delivered lectures, including Takashi Mikuriya, Professor Emeritus at the University of Tokyo.
The Empress looks wonderful. All ladies are elegant in their very typical Japanese high fashion style. Good reminder how slowing our quest for new and shiny things (in general, clothes included) might in the end be the better avenue.
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Slowing the quest for new and shiny things is not just wise but now requires of us if we are to slow down pollution enough for nature to recover and keep us safe. Agree!
DeleteDear 19:36, Quite frankly, I do not understand what you are talking about?
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Agree with you CH.
DeleteA room full of elegance and quiet style. Each imperial lady looks beautiful. The Empress looks gorgeous. I love her gown. Its lovely to see some variations in colors with the gowns. Beautiful presentation from the imperial ladies.
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ReplyDeleteMasako a beaucoup d’allure dans ce style de robe dont l’encolure comporte des broderies en relief ainsi qu’un délicat col officier laissant voir un superbe rang de perles !
ReplyDeleteBoggles the mind how the Japanese royal family, as advanced as Japan is, still dresses this way.
ReplyDeleteBoggles the mind, dear 2:29, to consistently read comments misunderstanding Japanese formality, respect and traditions.
DeleteThis is their culture, no worse than plumed hats, velvet capes, and knickers.
DeleteAiko is a real standout here, imo. Such a lovely young woman, she just glows — and her dress is exquisite ♥️.
ReplyDeleteAgree, her dresses at both this event and the previous one (the public greetings) have been superb. Christine
DeleteNous voilà å la cérémonie des boites de cadeau…. Masako est magnifique.
ReplyDeleteThe lady who catches my eye is Kako who is superb in this blue, with the black jacket and headband.
ReplyDelete愛子様のドレスは襟ぐりと袖口のスカラップにビーズ刺繍があしらわれています。
ReplyDelete可愛らしくて彼女に良くお似合いです。
でもこの季節には少し濃い色の方が、もっと素敵に見えると思いませんか。
I agree, perhaps slightly darker pastels
DeleteCe que je remarque le plus c'est le maintien parfait de Kako, dos impeccablement droit (avant-dernière photo), sans s'appuyer sur le dossier (qui semble d'ailleurs plutôt inconfortable). J'admire !
ReplyDeleteLe 2e paragraphe indique que 3 conférences sont données, donc cette cérémonie doit durer longtemps (plusieurs heures ?). Il faut de l'endurance !
Côté mode rien ne me fait rêver, petite préférence pour les couleurs de Kako.
Paloma.
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