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Masako (雅子, born Masako Owada (小和田雅子, Owada Masako); 9 December 1963) is Empress of Japan (皇后, kōgō). Her husband, Emperor Naruhito, ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne following the abdication of his father, Akihito, in 2019.
May 1, 2019 · Japan's new empress, Masako, is a highly-accomplished woman who has admitted her struggles with being in the limelight as an imperial family member.
Jun 29, 2024 · Masako (born December 9, 1963, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese diplomat who became the crown princess of Japan when she married Crown Prince Naruhito in 1993. She became empress of Japan in May 2019.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 9, 2022 · On the occasion of her 59th birthday Friday, Empress Masako reflected on having spent exactly half of her life in the imperial family after marrying Emperor Naruhito in June 1993, saying she...
- The Japan Times
Dec 9, 2022 · Japan's Empress Masako, on the occasion of her 59th birthday on Dec. 9, reflected on having spent exactly half of her life in the imperial family since marrying Emperor Naruhito in June 1993, saying she felt "deeply moved" by her years as royalty.
Dec 9, 2019 · TOKYO (AP) - Japanese Empress Masako, still recovering from stress-induced mental health issues, said Monday (Dec 9) she was happy to have completed her duties as part of Emperor Naruhito's...
Dec 9, 2023 · Empress Masako turned 60 on Saturday as she expressed her deep gratitude to all those who have helped her and hope that she can take a step forward with a new spirit and continue making efforts...
