Emperor and Empress Attend Opening Ceremony of 20th Asian Games

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko open the 20th Asian Games

On September 19, 2026, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan visited Aichi Prefecture to attend the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games, held at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya. Prince Akishino, the honorary patron of the Games, and his wife, Princess Kiko, also attended the ceremony.

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko open the 20th Asian Games

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko open the 20th Asian Games

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko open the 20th Asian Games

On September 20, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will watch basketball, while Prince and Princess Akishino will attend a water polo competition. The Games feature 43 sports, 71 disciplines and 469 medal events, with more than 17,000 athletes from 45 countries and regions taking part. The event is held on a four-year cycle.

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko open the 20th Asian Games

Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko open the 20th Asian Games
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  1. Anonymous19/9/26 15:05

    Love the lace jacket with high collar, great colour, the pearl button makes it so elegant. Both ladies are dressed so nicely.

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    1. Anonymous20/9/26 01:36

      Totally agree with you. Both ladies look great
      AnnieM

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  2. Anonymous19/9/26 17:24

    I really do love Princess Kiko's suit. The collar is so elegant with the white piping. She always looks so serene and pleasant. From Joann

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  3. Tout de suite, mon regard s’est attardé sur le couple impérial qui est très chic ; comme d’habitude, Naruhito porte une élégante cravate dont une des couleurs est la même que celle du haut de son épouse - PS. Qui peut dire le nom du couple à leur droite ?

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  4. Virginia Dogwood19/9/26 21:23

    These two royal ladies are always elegantly attired and gracefully poised.

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  5. This is a very interesting and becoming outfit worn by the Empress, the color of her lace jacket is sublime. What a lovely addition the large lovely pearl brooch.
    The ensemble worn by Princess Kiko's looks stunning. The light beige coatdress is perfect, beautifully tailoring, fit and style. I love the addition of the white piping on her cuffs and neckline, this really uplifts the overall look. Her handbag is a great color, slightly deeper shade of beige. Her pearl necklace, brooch and gloves, really nice, she looks utterly elegant and well groomed.

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  6. Anonymous20/9/26 04:55

    Crown Princess Kiko always looks so elegant in her outfits.

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  7. Anonymous20/9/26 12:53

    Both ladies are dressed elegantly. I especially like Empress Masako's outfit and her smile.

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  8. Anonymous20/9/26 15:05

    They are often photographed behind a table. Difficult to have an opinion about their clothes.

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    1. Anonymous21/9/26 01:54

      私もそう思います。
      他の写真で見ましたが、皇后陛下の靴はバッグと同じ色のパテント素材です。

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  9. Anonymous21/9/26 03:02

    The Empress looks lovely in her outfit, with the lace jacket and dress perfectly color-coordinated. It is a pity, however, that the fabric of the dress seems prone to showing wrinkles. I get the impression that the Empress often chooses fabrics that wrinkle easily; I wonder why that is.

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    1. Anonymous21/9/26 14:44

      しわが寄るのは、おそらく絹地だからだと思います。
      私の想像ですけれど、絹地は美しさはもちろんのこと、軽くて着心地が良いので皇后陛下はお好みになるのではないでしょうか。
      日本はかつて絹の国とも呼ばれていました。

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