Princesses Mako and Kako mark anniversary of the death of Empress Kojun – wife of Emperor Hirohito

Members of the Japanese royal family have marked the 20th anniversary of the death of Empress Kojun with a ceremony at the family mausoleum and imperial palace.  The Empress, who was the wife of Emperor Hirohito and grandmother of current emperor Naruhito, died on June 16, 2000. Sisters Princess Mako, 29, and Princess Kako, 26, … Read more