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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 comes from an aristocratic-like family. Michiko Shoda may not have descended from royal blood, but her family was extremely wealthy. Born to Hidesaburo Shoda and Fumiko Soejima on October 20, 1934, she had a very privileged upbringing.
- She has a keen interest in Irish culture. Before a state visit to Ireland in 2005, Empress Michiko told reporters that she had been taught by Irish nuns as a youngster, recalling “the charm and loveliness of each one of them.”
- Yukio Mishima was one of her suitors. As well as coming from a rich family, Michiko Shoda was also known for her grace and elegance. It was, therefore, no surprise that she had several contenders for her hand in marriage.
- The Imperial romance began on a tennis court. In August 1957, a mixed-doubles tennis match in Karuizawa that lasted more than two hours ended in defeat for the Crown Prince Akihito and his partner, but he wasn’t too disappointed.
Sep 10, 2019 · Updated 1:44 AM PDT, September 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.
- ykageyama@ap.org
- Japan Reporter
Oct 20, 2023 · 1X. Empress Emerita Michiko, wife of Emperor Emeritus Akihito, turned 89 on Friday. An event to celebrate her birthday will be held in a simplified manner at Sento Gosho for the second consecutive ...
- The Japan Times
Mar 10, 2017 · As the first commoner ever to become crown princess in Japan, the future Empress Michiko surely faced a constant stream of difficulties from the time of her marriage to then Crown Prince...
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Oct 20, 2022 · Kyodo. Oct 20, 2022. Empress Emerita Michiko turned 88 on Thursday and has managed to continue with her long-standing daily routines along with her husband, Emperor Emeritus Akihito, even after...
Apr 17, 2019 · Learn about the biography, marriage, children and hobbies of the Empress of Japan, who became the consort of Emperor Akihito in 1959. Find out how she overcame depression, supported her husband and visited 37 countries as Crown Princess.
