Crown Princess says she wants to respect daughter's wishes as marriage on hold
"In regards to my eldest daughter's marriage, we should communicate extensively, and it is important that I accept my daughter's feelings," she said in a statement.
He is the only heir of his generation as the Imperial House Law states that only males with male lineal descent from emperors can ascend the chrysanthemum throne.
The couple married on June 29, 1990, after meeting at Gakushuin University in Tokyo.
The gowns were donated to the Saiseikai Imperial Gift Foundation, which is headed by the crown prince.
Crown prince proclamation ceremonies postponed amid outbreak
The government said Tuesday it has postponed this month's ceremonies to celebrate Crown Prince Akishino's ascent to first in line to the chrysanthemum throne amid the new coronavirus outbreak. The Rikkoshi no Rei ceremonies, originally scheduled for Sunday, are intended to proclaim the 54-year-old crown ...
Japan considers postponing ceremonies for Crown Prince Akishino
The government is considering to postpone this month's Rikkoshi no Rei ceremonies, meant to proclaim Crown Prince Akishino's rise to first in line to the throne, due to the spread of the new coronavirus, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Friday. The possible delay comes ...
Japanese government cancels crown prince's court banquets over virus concerns
Due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, the government decided Wednesday to cancel court banquets to be held in April for Crown Prince Akishino in celebration of his elevation to first in line to the chrysanthemum throne. The crown prince was scheduled to ...
Japan eyes holding crown prince's April ascension rituals as planned
The government is leaning toward holding rituals in April as planned to formally announce Crown Prince Akishino's status as first in line to the throne, with steps taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus at the events, according to officials. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide ...
Japan's Imperial Household Agency on full alert against coronavirus outbreak
The Imperial Household Agency is taking precautions against the new coronavirus to protect the emperor and other members of the imperial family from infection as concern grows over the outbreak. A number of imperial events have already been canceled or postponed, and more are likely ...
Japan streamlines celebration for crown prince's ascension to next in line
The government decided Tuesday on the outline of a ceremony in April to formally announce Crown Prince Akishino's rise to first in line to the chrysanthemum throne, reducing the number of banquets and simplifying their style compared with previous ascensions. The 54-year-old became the crown ...
Kyoto man admits to trespassing and leaving knives on Prince Hisahito's desk
A 57-year-old man admitted during the first court hearing of his case Thursday to trespassing and other charges over an incident last April in which knives were found on Prince Hisahito's desk at a Tokyo junior high school. Kaoru Hasegawa, a resident of Kyoto, said ...
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visit the main war dead memorial in Okinawa
Crown Prince Akishino and his wife, Crown Princess Kiko, visited Peace Memorial Park in the city of Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, on Saturday, laying flowers at the National Okinawa War Dead Mausoleum within the park. In the presence of bereaved relatives, the couple offered bouquets of ...
