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Michiko (美智子, born Michiko Shōda [正田 美智子 Shōda Michiko] on 20 October 1934) is a member of the Imperial House of Japan. She was Empress of Japan as the wife of Akihito, the 125th Emperor of Japan reigning from 7 January 1989 to 30 April 2019. Michiko married Crown Prince Akihito and became Crown Princess of Japan in 1959.
Mar 10, 2017 · Both as crown princess during the reign of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) and as empress during the reign of the current emperor, Empress Michiko has been at her husband’s side, energetically ...
Apr 30, 2019 · Michiko Shoda, now known as Empress Michiko, departs her home for the Imperial Palace in the early hours of April 10, 1959, the day of her marriage to Crown Prince Akihito.
Apr 10, 2019 · A collection of photos from the six decades during which Japanese Emperor Akihito has walked hand in hand with his wife, Empress Michiko.
Apr 17, 2019 · Michiko Shōda – the future Empress of Japan – was born on 20 October 1934 at the University of Tokyo Hospital. She was the daughter of Hidesaburō Shōda and Fumiko Soejima and was the second ...
Miss Michiko Sho−da at the age of 6, dressed up for Her Shichi-Go-San, traditional celebration for children in their 3rd, 5th and 7th year. (November 1940)
Sep 10, 2019 · TOKYO (AP) — Former Japanese Empress Michiko was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday after undergoing breast cancer surgery, and bowed politely to the staff as she left. The 84-year-old Michiko was diagnosed with early stages of breast cancer in July.
