Crown Prince Akihito, wearing the uniform of Peers' School, watches his American tutor, Elizabeth Gray Vining , as she writes the words 'hope,...
In this handout image provided by Imperial Household Agency, Emperor Akihito is seen attending the abdication ceremony at the Imperial Palace on...
Emperor Hirohito of Japan and Empress Nagako with their family Crown Prine Akihito , Prince Akishino , Prince Naruhito , Princess Hanako of Hitachi ,...
Former Japanese Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers for the New Year's greetings at the Imperial Palace on January 2,...
Crown Prince Akihito is seen off by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, after the luncheon hosted by the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street on...
On April 10 AKIHITO, the crown prince to Japan's imperial crown, married Michiko SHODA, who became Princess MICHIKO.
Crown Prince Akihito and his bride Michiko Shoda leave the Imperial Palace after their wedding ceremony in Tokyo, Japan on 10th April 1959.
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko visit Ohinata Settlement on August 23, 2023 in Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan.
In this handout image provided by Imperial Household Agency, Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko listen to Prime Minister Shinzo during the...
Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers upon their arrive at Ujiyamada Station for a visit to Ise Jingu shrine, ahead of his...
Emperor Akihito in formal imperial court attire for the November 12 enthronement rite, Japan, November 08, 1990.
Communist Party chief Jiang Zemin hosting Japanese Emperor & Empress, Akihito & Michiko, at state banquet, w. Pair of hovering interpreters.
Pres. Bill Clinton treading red carpet w. Japanese Emperor Akihito, chatting, during WH N. Portico departure fete.
Pres. Bill Clinton escorting Japanese Emperor Akihito to limo w. Wives Empress Michiko & Hillary Rodham Clinton in tow, in WH N. Portico departure...
President Ronald W. Reagan and his wife standing with Japanese Crown Prince Akihito and his wife Crown Princess Michiko at the White House.
Japanese Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko & entourage facing press mob, touring Great Wall during their controversial visit.
President Ronald W. Reagan and his wife standing with Japanese Crown Prince Akihito and his wife Crown Princess Michiko at the White House.
Pres. Bill Clinton treading red carpet w. Japanese Emperor Akihito, chatting, during WH N. Portico departure fete.
Japanese Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko waving, poised in doorway of their Unicef-logo'ed JAL jet, coming or going, visiting Beijing, China.
Japanese Emperor Hirohito sits and reads a newspaper as his son, the Crown Prince Akihito, stands beside him, Tokyo, Japan, November 20, 1949.
Chinese President Yang Shangkun and Japanese Emperor Akihito at a welcoming ceremony in Beijing, China, October 23, 1992.
Pres. Bill & Hillary Rodham Clinton hosting Japanese royals Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko at WH, treading red carpet in N. Portico departure fete.
Pres. Bill Clinton & guest Japanese Emperor Akihito striking solemn stance, standing during WH S. Lawn arrival ceremony.
Pres. Bill Clinton poised w. Hand-over-heart, standing w. Japanese Emperor Akihito as natl. Anthem plays during WH S. Lawn arrival ceremony.
Pres. Bill & Hillary Rodham Clinton shaking hands w. Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko during G7 summit dinner at the Imperial Palace.
Pres. Bill Clinton poised w. Hand-over-heart, standing w. Japanese Emperor Akihito as natl. Anthem plays during WH S. Lawn arrival ceremony.
American singer and actress Barbra Streisand, wearing a pewter taffeta Donna Karan evening gown, greeted by American First Lady of the United States...
Prince Akihito of Japan, who became Emperor in 1989, in his private study at the Imperial Palace, Tokyo, 1952.
Queen Elizabeth II talks with Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko and their children during her one and only visit to Japan in 1975
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers on arrival at Kashikojima Station on April 19, 2019 in Shima, Mie, Japan. The emperor will...
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers on arrival at Kashikojima Station on April 19, 2019 in Shima, Mie, Japan. The emperor will...
Crown Prince Akihito of Japan waving from the bridge of the liner 'President Wilson' to small boats assembled in the harbour as he leaves Tokyo for...
Emperor Akihito waves to well-wishers along with Crown Prince Naruhito as he turns 84 at the Imperial Palace on December 23, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan.
In this handout image provided by Imperial Household Agency, Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attend the abdication ceremony at the...
Emperor Akihito Of Japan greets the public at the Imperial Palace on December 23, 2014 in Tokyo, Japan. Emperor Akihito of Japan turned 81 on...
Emperor Akihito leaves the Kasukodokoro, one of the Imperial Sanctuaries after the 'Taiirei Tojitsu Kashikodokoro Omae no Gi', ceremony to report...
Emperor Akihito leaves the Kasukodokoro, one of the Imperial Sanctuaries after the 'Taiirei Tojitsu Kashikodokoro Omae no Gi', ceremony to report...
Emperor Akihito leaves the Kasukodokoro, one of the Imperial Sanctuaries after the 'Taiirei Tojitsu Kashikodokoro Omae no Gi', ceremony to report...
Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave to well-wishers before leaving Ujiyamada Station after their visiting Ise Jingu shrine in Ise in the...
Queen Elizabeth II and Japan's Crown Prince Akihito are seen in the royal box at the Epsom Downs Racecourse on June 6, 1953 in Epsom, England. Crown...
Prince Hiro, the eldest son of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan, playing tennis with his father in Tokyo, around the time of his 13th...
Empress Nagako, Crown Prince Akihito, baby Prince Hiro , Princess Michiko, Emperor Hirohito and Prince Hitachi in the gardens of the Imperial Palace...
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko wave to well-wishers during the New Year greeting at the Imperial Palace on January 2, 2025 in...
Crown Prince Akihito of Japan broadcasting a message from the liner 'President Wilson' before leaving Tokyo for Britain to attend Queen Elizabeth's...
Crown Prince Akihito and Crown Princess Michiko of Japan with their three children, Prince Hiro , Prince Aya and Princess Nori in the grounds of Togu...