On July 15, 2026, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, together with their daughter, Princess Aiko, arrived at the annex of the Nasu Imperial Villa in Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, for their annual summer retreat. After changing into Okinawan kariyushi shirts, the Imperial Family greeted members of the media in the garden of the villa. The family is expected to spend about ten days there, as they do every summer.
The Imperial Family met with the press at the Oumeitei rest area of the Nasu Imperial Villa, Tochigi Prefecture. They briefly spoke about the 100th anniversary of the villa's main residence. The main residence of the Nasu Imperial Villa was built in 1926 as a summer retreat for Emperor Shōwa and Empress Kōjun.
Jolis imprimés de ces chemises traditionnelles ; celui d'Aiko est particulièrement à mon goût !
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The fabrics of the blouses on the women suit them very well. You see that in the closeups. However putting a belt around the blouses - in my eyes - takes away from the loveliness of the blouse and cuts the look (in a fair attempt to make them a little more formal for the photos no doubt). For this reason I think the Emperor has it right, leaving his lovely shirt loose.
ردحذفFunny how perceptions and tastes can be so different ... I like the belted blouses, for this length and width they add a more feminine touch, namely accentuating that there is a waist behind that blouse. No need for a man to accentuate what is not there anyway :-)) .
حذفAnon 11:52 - I agree that the belts make all the difference for the right reasons. I think the shirts would look kind of masculine without the belts.
حذفYes 11:52 thanks for your response. It really all is in the eye of the beholder (although when we are younger I guess we follow strongly what others say is beautiful!). So often women’s blouses are shaped to accentuate the waist so I was perhaps expecting that of these ones too.
حذفBeautiful one-sided bird print on Emperor Naruhito's shirt.
ردحذفLast year, a Japanese commenter was so nice as to give us an explanation for the traditional fabric these garments are made of: "Kariyushi clothes", cf. https://www.newmyroyals.com/2025/07/japans-imperial-family-arrives-at-nasu.html
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Very well coordinated patterns and colours. Cute that the ladies are wearing identical belts. And pointy toe shoes for the princess, what a delightful change from the signature shoes.
ردحذفA kariyushi shirt is a traditional summer shirt from Okinawa, Japan. Similar to a Hawaiian shirt, it features Okinawan-inspired designs such as tropical flowers, shisa, and ocean motifs.
ردحذفThey’re commonly worn as business attire and at official events in Okinawa. The word kariyushi means “good fortune” or “happiness” in the Okinawan language.
You can see small birds perched on tree branches on the Emperor’s shirt, while Princess Aiko’s shirt features Okinawan flowers such as hibiscus🌺
These blouses/shirts are so flattering on the Imperial family, with the different collar on HIH P Aiko’s top being such a pretty detail. I especially like the addition of the belts on the ladies’ tops. For me, that accessory elevates the look to be a bit more polished. Finally, white trousers in summertime is always a pleasing look in my book.
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What a lovely family!
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