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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) as the wife of Emperor Naruhito, who ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne following his father's abdication 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.
May 2, 2024 · Masako, 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. A fast-rising diplomat in the Japanese foreign service, she set aside her career for a life in the imperial household.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
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, 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, 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...
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Dec 9, 2023 · Empress Masako of Japan highlighted the need for mutual understanding and respect to resolve the world’s conflicts and achieve peace in a statement on her 60th birthday on Saturday.
