After the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1869, the many nobles also relocated to Tokyo, leaving their houses behind to fall into ruin. Later, preservation efforts were made, and following World War II, ...

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted a spring garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Tuesday, with guests including manga artist Tetsuya Chiba. The imperial ...

conversed with guests at an Imperial garden party in Tokyo. The garden party is held twice a year, in the spring and autumn, at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens. It is hosted by the Emperor and Empress.

How the worst travel day of my career turned outMoscow. May of 1971. I went on to enjoy every day of my eventual career in travel. But I never forgot this worst travel day of... Getting your share ...

Among the events which may be rescheduled if there is a clash with the pontiff's funeral are the traditional garden parties at Buckingham Palace in the spring. Each year, thousands of guests are ...

The Spring Garden Party hosted by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako was held at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens on April 22. In addition to the Emperor and Empress, their daughter Princess Aiko, Crown ...

Delve into the pulsating, neon-lit nightlife of Japan’s electric capital with a lavish stay at Shangri-La Hotel, Tokyo. Located in the heart of Marunouchi, home to the iconic Imperial Palace and ...

The sports facility supports joggers around the Imperial Palace. Easily accessible from the station, so you can jog casually. The largest jogging station in Tokyo that supports joggers around the ...

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