Imperial couple console victims of Noto quake and tsunami | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis asahi.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from asahi.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Emperor Naruhito, who turned 64 on Feb. 23, expressed his condolences to victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake and his intention to visit the affected areas.
Crown Prince Fumihito, who turned 58 on Nov. 30, expressed the need to reconsider official duties in response to the dwindling number of imperial family members.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Nov. 2 attended the first autumn party held at the Akasaka Imperial Garden in Tokyo since the Reiwa Era started in 2019.
Prince Hisahito, the only son of Crown Prince Fumihito and second in line to the throne, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Imperial Household Agency announced on Sept. 14.