On April 17, 2026, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted the 2026 Spring Garden Party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Moto-Akasaka, Tokyo. Attending the garden party were Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko, Princess Kako, Princess Takamado, Princess Tsuguko, along with other members of the Imperial Family.
Approximately 1,750 guests were invited, including the figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara—known as “RikuRyu”—who won Japan’s first-ever gold medal in pairs at the Milan–Cortina Olympics, as well as Susumu Kitagawa, a specially appointed professor at Kyoto University and recipient of last year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
More than fashion, I just love seeing them all turn out together to represent the family. There is such a unifying force of smiles and happiness among them all.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to see all the members of the Imperial Family in western dress for this garden party. In previous garden parties, I recall the ladies wearing traditional dress (kimono). The ladies all look lovely today, each in her own unique way.
- Anon 9:13
Reds and kimonos for the win. Takamado and Kako look wonderful in red; Aiko would also look wonderful in the same. Her silk is a stunning colour but it just doesn’t work as well for her as the bolder colours we saw her in on her Laos tour last year. The girls in the kimonos win — absolutely stunning. Love your sentiment Anon 9:13.
ReplyDeleteQuel grand choix de couleurs dans des tenues veste/jupe ou même sur robe jusqu'aux chapeaux ; je ne vois que quelques kimonos délicats !
ReplyDelete９番目の写真、４人の若い女性たちの着物をご覧ください。
ReplyDeleteこれらの着物の生地は「絞り」という技法で染色してあります。
生地を小さくつまみ、糸でしばってから染めますので、全体に小さな粒の模様と立体的な質感が生まれます。
とても手の込んだ、豪華で高価な着物です。
Aiko’s shoes are too big for her. They all look lovely, I especially like the cherry red outfit, and the details of the Empresses jacket. I can’t help but feel that an old traditionalist is advising Aiko on clothing choices, mother dress more modern and better fitting outfits. I knew a friend that had a “nanny” into her 40’s and was always dressed conservatively.
ReplyDeletePrincess Aiko sorry but
ReplyDeleteThis is really not flattering for a young woman. The red dress of Kako is very charming and modern esp with the jolly hat. The empress is also very chique however her skirts could really be more tight.
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