Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako Visit the Tokyo National Museum

Celebrating the 1,250th Anniversary of the Birth of Kobo Daishi

On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited the Tokyo National Museum in Taito Ward, Tokyo, where they viewed the special exhibition Kukai and the Treasures of Shingon: Celebrating the 1,250th Anniversary of the Birth of Kobo Daishi. The special exhibition is a belated celebration of the 1,250th anniversary of Kūkai’s birth, an event officially marked in 2023.

Celebrating the 1,250th Anniversary of the Birth of Kobo Daishi

Celebrating the 1,250th Anniversary of the Birth of Kobo Daishi

Celebrating the 1,250th Anniversary of the Birth of Kobo Daishi

Celebrating the 1,250th Anniversary of the Birth of Kobo Daishi

The Standing Statues of Shō-Kannon, Brahma and Indra (“Niken Kannon”) were once the principal objects of worship for rituals held in the Jinshōden Hall of the Imperial Palace to pray for the physical well-being of the Emperor. The rituals were later moved to the Niken area of the Seiryōden Hall, which gave the statues the name “Niken Kannon.”

Celebrating the 1,250th Anniversary of the Birth of Kobo Daishi

Celebrating the 1,250th Anniversary of the Birth of Kobo Daishi
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  1. Très élégant le couple impérial à l’unisson du blanc et du gris plus foncé pour l’empereur ; j’aime bien qu’il ne porte pas de cravate !

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  2. غير معرف19/8/26 09:14

    The Empress looks beautiful in this perfectly tailored outfit. I would choose a white purse with some texture to contrast with the smooth white edges.
    I think the Emperor should emulate the tailoring of the King of Spain suits. Is it that difficult to find a good tailor? Just a rhetorical question.

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