Tradition

2. November 2026

A Princess With a Paintbrush – Aiko Paints Red Dolls in Tottori and Japan Falls for Its October Album

Tokyo has produced the sweetest royal picture of the autumn. On Sunday, October 18, Princess Aiko visited Kurayoshi in Tottori Prefecture, stepped into a folk craft […]
3. November 2026

The Emperor Hands Over the Purple Ribbon – Culture Day Honors at the Tokyo Imperial Palace

Tokyo woke up to its favorite kind of holiday on Tuesday, November 3, 2026: a day off that actually stands for something. On Culture Day, Emperor […]
4. November 2026

Tea Among the Laureates: Naruhito and Masako Thank the Culture Honorees at the Palace

The medals were handed over on Tuesday. On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako did the thing that turns an honor into a […]
4. November 2026

An Apple in Aomori and a Night at the Theatre: The Akishino Family’s October Album

An apple in the north, a theatre night in the capital – and a whole month of royal work in between. In the early hours of […]