The 66th Birthday of Emperor Naruhito Celebrated with Ceremonial Events

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

On February 23, 2026, Emperor Naruhito, who turned 66, attended various celebratory events at the Imperial Palace. In the morning, he greeted the public from the balcony of the Chowa-den Hall at the Imperial Palace, accompanied by Empress Masako, Princess Aiko, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako, and Prince Hisahito. Following the public greeting, a State Banquet hosted by the Emperor was held.

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

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

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

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

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

On the occasion of his birthday, the Imperial Household Agency released new photographs of Emperor Naruhito with Empress Masako and Princess Aiko. The photos were taken on February 17 at the Imperial residence in Tokyo. In the photographs, the family is seen talking about Tina and Milo, the mascots of the 2026 Winter Olympics and 2026 Winter Paralympics, as well as the 1998 Winter Olympics and 1998 Winter Paralympics.

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

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

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

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

Empress Masako, Princess Aiko, Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko and Princess Kako
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  1. Parfaitement vêtus les membres de la famille impériale avec Masako qui est superbe dans sa robe dorée à impressions en reliefs ; j’adore toutes ses perles jusqu’aux boucles d’oreilles -Très élégant son époux qui a eu l’idée de porter une cravate et pantalon rayés !

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  2. غير معرف23/2/26 14:07

    Are the gloves really necessary!

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    1. They are part of the dress code (court dress) of the Japanese Imperial Family/Court. So, to answer your question: Yes.

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    2. غير معرف23/2/26 18:38

      I wonder the same about the fan. I like the colour combination in that wonderful shade of light blue. CC

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    3. غير معرف24/2/26 08:46

      The fan and gloves are yes very culturally essential, and beautiful.

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  3. غير معرف23/2/26 16:43

    They all look very elegant, but sometimes I feel a bit sorry for this imperial family. Everything looks always so very formal like the pictures on a birthday which are always the same. Sitting next to eachother with a book. Or standing on a balcony or in a big room.with an enormous distance to the people.

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  4. غير معرف23/2/26 16:55

    The Empress is very elegant, all the royal ladies are looking great.

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  5. غير معرف23/2/26 17:52

    Such lovely and happy pictures to mark the monarch’s 66th birthday. He had always struck me as a kind, interesting, and fun person. Aiko and her Mom look pretty and happy! MR

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  6. غير معرف23/2/26 19:54

    愛子様のモアレ模様のローブモンタントは皇后陛下から譲られたものです。
    とてもよくお似合いですね。

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    1. غير معرف25/2/26 12:23

      雅子様から譲り受けたものなのですか!
      ティアラもご自身のものを新調せずに叔母様から受け継がれたそうですね。物を大事になさる考えに感銘を受けます。

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  7. غير معرف23/2/26 21:58

    Love, love, love Aiko's jacket and hat in the first picture (wish we could see more of her outfit). She looks adorable!

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    1. غير معرف24/2/26 00:04

      P.S. Oops, of course I didn't mean the first picture...that's what happens when I get overexcited :-D

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  8. غير معرف24/2/26 01:10

    All the Imperial ladies look very elegant. Also, a happy 66th birthday to HM.
    css

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  9. The Empress looks very elegant in this cream colored ensemble, beautiful fabric. Her pearl necklace is a lovely addition. I like the color of her pantsuit, lovely shade of blue.

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  10. غير معرف24/2/26 04:24

    これは宮内庁のインスタグラムです。よろしかったらどうぞご覧ください。
    https://www.instagram.com/kunaicho_jp/

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  11. غير معرف24/2/26 16:00

    Some lovely photos of the family. The three of them look to be having fun.
    I feel a little more relaxation in the Imperial House since the Emperor took the throne. It’s good to see, the human side of the family.
    Lowri.

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  12. غير معرف25/2/26 07:05

    天皇陛下は今回のコルティナオリンピックを感慨深くご覧になったそうです。
    天皇陛下のスキーのコーチは、1956年のコルティナオリンピックの銀メダリストでした。
    陛下はご自身のスキーの昔話をして皇后陛下を笑わせたのかもしれませんね。

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  13. غير معرف26/2/26 01:32

    次世代の天皇陛下であらせられる悠仁親王殿下のお姿が無いのは一体どういう事なのでしょうか?

    インスタグラムが見れないので詳細は解りませんが、宮内庁で発表した時に既にカットされていたのであれば、尚更由々しき事態です。

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