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Princess Akiko becomes head of her family

Thursday, 2 October 2025, 11:03 Brittani Barger 0

Japan’s Princess Akiko of Mikasa has become the head of her family branch. Akiko, who is a paternal cousin of Emperor Naruhito, will now be the head of the Mikasa family branch. The position has been vacant since the death of Princess Akiko’s grandmother, Yuriko, Princess Mikasa, who died in November 2024. Akiko’s grandfather headed [read more]

Princess Ayako’s Tiara

Friday, 12 September 2025, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Princess Ayako’s tiara was given to Princess Ayako of Takamado on the occasion of her 20th birthday in 2010. The designs consist of flowers and leaves in diamonds. Princess Ayako was in possession of the tiara for eight years. She relinquished her imperial titles when she married Kei Moriya in 2018. The tiara has since [read more]

Atsuko, Princess Yori – The fourth daughter

Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Atsuko, Princess Yori was born on 7 March 1931 as the fourth daughter of Emperor Hirohito of Japan and Empress Nagako. Her elder sisters are Shigeko, Princess Teru (born 1925), Sachiko, Princess Hisa (born 1927 – died 1928), and Kazuko, Princess Taka (born 1929). Her younger siblings are Emperor Emeritus Akihito (born 1933), Masahito, Prince [read more]

Princess Tsuguko’s Tiara

Friday, 29 August 2025, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

Princess Tsuguko’s Tiara is worn by Princess Tsuguko of Takamado. She was gifted the tiara for her 20th birthday, the age of majority in Japan. This tiara was made by the jeweller Wako. Princess Tsuguko accompanied her mother to the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and Rajwa Al Saif, where she wore the [read more]

The Pearl Sunburst Tiara

Friday, 22 August 2025, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The Pearl Sunburst Tiara belonging to the Japanese Imperial family seems to have been made in the 20th century. The first person to be seen wearing it was the future Empress Michiko when she was still Crown Princess. She also wore a matching brooch and necklace. She wore the tiara during Japan’s state visit to [read more]

Taking a look at Hanako, Princess Hitachi

Saturday, 19 July 2025, 6:00 Moniek Bloks 0

The future Hanako, Princess Hitachi was born on 19 July 1940 as the fourth daughter of Count Yoshitaka Tsugaru and Hisako Mōri. Hanako was born at her family’s home in Tokyo. As a child, she attended the Gakushūin School all the way through high school. She graduated from the Gakushūin Women’s Junior College in 1961. [read more]