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.
ReplyDeleteFunny 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 :-)) .
DeleteAnon 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.
DeleteYes 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.
DeleteAgree 10:53. Looking back to last year https://www.newmyroyals.com/2025/07/japans-imperial-family-arrives-at-nasu.html?m=1 … we see the Empress used no built and I think the look is preferable to the belted look too.
DeleteBeautiful one-sided bird print on Emperor Naruhito's shirt.
ReplyDeleteLast 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.
ReplyDeleteA 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.
ReplyDeleteThey’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!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, they all look wonderful! Love their outfits. Mother and daughter are beauties.
ReplyDeleteI think this is the first time I’ve thought that Aiko’s outfit is more flattering than her mother’s. Her top’s longer sleeves and round neck are imo more fitted and feminine-looking than Empress Masako’s shirt-style collar and short, wide sleeves. (The empress’s top is undoubtedly cooler, though!) And I definitely think the belted look is a good choice for both ladies. — Jane
ReplyDeleteDear Jane, I totally agree with you, your description is very good.
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改正皇室典範は17日の参院本会議で賛成多数により可決、成立する。
ReplyDelete1947年の施行以来、実質的な内容を伴う初めての本則改正。
現行の皇室典範が認めていない「女性皇族が婚姻後も皇族身分保持」と「旧11宮家の男系男子の養子縁組」をいずれも可能とする。
養子の子孫が男性なら皇位継承権を付与し、「男系男子」維持を重視する高市政権の意向を反映する内容となった。
Thank you for this information.
DeleteI wonder if the new ruling will retroactively allow the current Crown Prince's daughter Mako, as well as other female family members, to re-establish their Imperial status after losing it for marrying a commoner.
I was also hoping that there might have been a change to allow female members of the Imperial family to ascend the throne, but it appears definitely not for now, unfortunately.
- Anon 9:13
Anon 9:13さん
Deleteこの情報に関心を示してくれてありがとう。
結婚により平民になった姫君たちの身分の回復はありません。
共同通信社の2024年の世論調査では、「女性天皇」「女系天皇」のいずれも、回答者の８割以上が賛成という結果が出ました。
今回の改定は、世界の時流にも国民の希望にも沿わない決定と言えるでしょう。
Such a lovely family. Let’s hope they get to enjoy their time away from their duties.
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I love the kindness their smiles express every time. Certainly having a little bit of fun with the non-official attire. Thumbs up from me to all three
ReplyDeleteThey always keep their hands in the same way
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