Mon, 02 Jan 2012 05:50:02 +0100 (Reuters) - Well-wishers enter the Imperial Palace ahead of an appearance by Emperor Akihito and the royal family for New Year celebrations in Tokyo January 2, 2012.
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In this Nov. 18, 2011 photo released by Imperial Household Agency, ...
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:40:02 +0100 (AP) - In this Nov. 18, 2011 photo released by Imperial Household Agency, Japan's Prince Akishino, front left, and his family pose for photo at his residence in Tokyo. His family members are Princess Kiko, front right, Prince Hisahito, Princess Mako, rear right, and Princess Kako. Akishino celebrates his 46th birthday Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Imperial Household Agency) EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:20:11 +0100 Talk about a win win collaboration in fashion. Versace became the latest major European fashion house to collaborate with retail giant H&M, and did so with a triumphant collection, high-speed runway show, and path-breaking after-party, that featured its own boutique, in a bravura moment that included an exceptional jazz-inflected concert by Prince. (Source: Fashion Wire Daily)
In this Oct. 16, 2011 photo released by the Imperial Household ...
Sun, 23 Oct 2011 01:10:02 +0200 (AP) - In this Oct. 16, 2011 photo released by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan, Princess Mako, the first daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, speaks during a press conference at her residence in Tokyo. Mako, a granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, celebrates her 20th birthday Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/The Imperial Household Agency of Japan) EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Praemium Imperiale culture award winners, British actress Judi ...
Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:30:10 +0200 (AP) - Praemium Imperiale culture award winners, British actress Judi Dench, left, and Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa, smile at photographers at a press conference in Tokyo, Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011. The arts prize from the Japan Art Association are awarded to prominent people in five fields, painting, sculpture, architecture, music and theater/film, in honor of late Prince Takamatsu annually. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)