The Empress of Japan attends a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in London on June 25, 2024 (screencapture)
Today at Hidden Gems, we’ve got a deep dive into the iconic fashion and jewelry worn by the Empress Emerita of Japan, who celebrates her birthday on Monday. As a bonus, here’s a look at some of our recent forays into the world of imperial jewelry.
Empress Michiko of Japan attends a state banquet in honor of the visiting King and Queen of the Netherlands at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on October 29, 2014 (Patrick van Katwijk/DPA Picture Alliance/Alamy)
The Impeccable Imperial Jewelry Style of Japan’s Empress Michiko
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Japan’s Empress Emerita has long been recognized as one of the world’s best-dressed women. Ahead of her upcoming birthday, we take a look at some of her most iconic gala fashion and jewelry looks.
Empress Michiko of Japan attends a banquet at the Guildhall in London on May 27, 1998 (PAUL VICENTE/PA Images/Alamy)
A Glittering Guide to Japan’s Incredible Imperial Tiaras
Enjoy this detailed guide, compiled in 2023, to the tiaras we see current members of the Japanese imperial family wearing for festive gala events.
Queen Elizabeth II hosts a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in London for Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako of Japan on October 5, 1971 (PA Images/Alamy)
Japanese Imperial Tiaras Worn for a Pair of British State Visits
In June 2024, the Emperor and Empress of Japan made their long-awaited state visit to Britain. The program included a glittering state banquet at Buckingham Palace. As we anticipated those tiaras, we looked back at the tiaras worn during the last two Japanese state visits to London.
The King and Queen of the United Kingdom pose with the Emperor and Empress of Japan ahead of a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in London on June 25, 2024 (Kirsty Wigglesworth/PA Images/Alamy)
Two Dazzling Tiara Debuts at Buckingham Palace During the Japanese State Banquet
The Emperor and Empress of Japan were hosted for a state banquet by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace in June 2024, and two spectacular tiara debuts took place during the dinner.
The Emperor and Empress of Japan receive New Year greetings at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on January 1, 2025 (screencapture)
Impressive Imperial Tiaras Ring in the New Year in Japan
Our survey of glittering New Year jewels takes us to Tokyo, where the imperial family of Japan sparkled in fabulous tiaras, pearls, and brooches to welcome 2025.
The Emperor and Empress of Japan wave from the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo during his 65th birthday celebrations on February 23, 2025 (Nippon News/Alamy)
Imperial Birthday Celebration Brooches for the Emperor of Japan
The Emperor of Japan celebrated a milestone birthday in February, and the ladies of the imperial family joined in the festivities with a quartet of lovely brooches.
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