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The Emperor And Empress Host The Fall Garden Party

Posted by karenl on November 1, 2024, 12:26 am

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/10/31/japan/japan-emperor-empress-garden-party/

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Posted by karenl on November 1, 2024, 12:29 am, in reply to "The Emperor And Empress Host The Fall Garden Party"

We can listen to the Emperor and Empress speaking to the guests. I love the custom of the Royal women wearing kimonos for this event.

https://www.ntv.co.jp/englishnews/articles/2021nx80pi80mxutew1y.html

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Posted by Hollie24 on November 1, 2024, 1:08 am, in reply to "Video"

I love the kimonos as well. What I notice about this garden party is that everyone seems more informal. The deeply-ingrained habits of politeness are still there, but I don't think I have ever seen an Emperor and Empress laugh and joke with attendees like this. And Aiko--wow. That very shy and nervy girl we all knew is gone. She's polished and professional,but charming too. Now if the IHA would allow her to wear less frumpy clothing...

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