The Emperor and Empress Attend the 76th National Tree Planting Festival

byHelen - 15 Comments
Empress Masako wore a meadow green jacket skirt suit, and a tweed jacket, white pants

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako made a two-day visit to Ehime Prefecture on the occasion of the 76th National Tree Planting Festival. On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Emperor and Empress attended the ceremony of the 76th National Tree Planting Festival at the Ehime Prefectural Sports Complex. The Emperor and Empress also visited Tobe Zoological Park.

Empress Masako wore a meadow green jacket skirt suit, and a tweed jacket, white pants

Empress Masako wore a meadow green jacket skirt suit, and a tweed jacket, white pants

Empress Masako wore a meadow green jacket skirt suit, and a tweed jacket, white pants

Empress Masako wore a meadow green jacket skirt suit, and a tweed jacket, white pants

The National Tree Planting Festival has been held since 1950 as a central event of the national greening movement. Its purpose is to deepen public understanding of forests and greenery, which form the foundation of the nation’s rich natural environment.

Empress Masako wore a meadow green jacket skirt suit, and a tweed jacket, white pants

Empress Masako wore a meadow green jacket skirt suit, and a tweed jacket, white pants

Empress Masako wore a meadow green jacket skirt suit, and a tweed jacket, white pants

Tobe Zoological Park is home to more than 635 animals representing 144 species. The zoo’s most popular animal is Peace, a polar bear that was hand-reared through bottle feeding.

Empress Masako wore a meadow green jacket skirt suit, and a tweed jacket, white pants

Helen

15 Comments
  1. Anonymous18/5/26 12:53

    Love the second outfits - for both the Emperor and Empress

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    1. canadian fan19/5/26 10:55

      I agree with you. When he Empress wears pants, they are well tailored and fit her beautifully; however, her skirts always seem a bit "baggy" and too big for her. That being said, I still like the skirt suit and its colour.

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  2. Anonymous18/5/26 13:03

    I love the empress’s beautiful mint green outfit!

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  3. Achard6218/5/26 13:13

    Wouah, je ne peux pas dire vers quel look de Masako va ma préférence soit le vert anis ou pied de poule ?!

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  4. DSC18/5/26 13:32

    I particularly like the second outfit (nothing wrong with the first one, though). The gingham pattern (or is it houndstooth? Not sure) looks fabulous on her.

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    1. Anonymous18/5/26 15:13

      Agree they are both well fitting. The light coloured jacket on the emperor is very nice as well.

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  5. Anonymous18/5/26 14:32

    この柄は、日本では「chidorigōshi」と呼ばれます。
    chidoriとは小鳥の名前で、このデザインは鳥が飛ぶ姿に似ていると言われています。
    一方、英語では犬の牙という意味ですね。

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    1. Achard6218/5/26 20:08

      Merci pour cette signification en français ; on en apprend tous les jours !

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    2. Anonymous19/5/26 05:16

      AIで調べましたが、このデザインを鶏の足と呼ぶ国も多いそうですね。
      楽しい！

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  6. Anonymous18/5/26 17:53

    It’s great to see the Empress who looks so beautiful and happy!

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  7. Anonymous18/5/26 17:56

    Flying bird = Houndstooth! Excellent, thank you!

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  8. Sab202618/5/26 18:06

    Both of the Empress's dresses are truly beautiful, but I have to admit I have a strong preference for that gorgeous mint green! It's not an easy color to wear. A sincere thank you to the user who provided these beautiful explanations in Japanese.

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  9. Anonymous18/5/26 18:23

    I love how the Empress can go from skirt suit to casual. I love the navy and white, even carrying it through into the shoe and clutch bag. Lovely.
    Lowri.

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  10. Ava Pittman19/5/26 02:58

    Looks to be mint green suit, gorgeous color. Lovely ensemble, the pearl necklace, perfect finishing touch.
    This casual outfit, well thought out, looks to be pearl and black pearls, necklace and earrings. She looks smashing, love the white pants and combined b/w jacket.

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  11. Anonymous20/5/26 00:02

    Like really both outfits. Empress Masako is such an elegant lady.
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