According to Japanese media reports, one of the imperial family events of the New Year's custom, "The Ceremony of the Beginning of the Book", was held on January 14 at the Imperial Residence "Matsuma", which was attended by the imperial family, including Emperor Naruhito, Prince Fumihito of Akishinomiya, and Prince Yoshiko, the second daughter. As with last year, the event reduced the number of participants and shrank in size for two consecutive years.
Naruhito and his younger brother Moonin both appeared in their morning dresses. The 61-year-old Naruhito seems to have lost some weight recently, with more and more silver strands of short hair, looking slightly old. Naruhito sat alone in the middle of the venue, without Empress Masako accompanying him.
According to the Imperial Household Agency, Empress Masako, who was supposed to attend, was temporarily absent due to ill health. At the end of last year, Masako was busy preparing for the 20-year-old coming-of-age ceremony of her daughter Princess Aiko, tired to the point of illness; when she appeared on New Year's Day this year, she was full of energy and seemed to have recovered. The 58-year-old Masako's health is uneven and worrying.
After the marriage of her sister Princess Mako, the 27-year-old Princess Jiazi became the representative of the young royal family and was the focus of the audience. Jiazi's skin is white and supple, her side face is perfect, and her white skin beauty is particularly eye-catching.
The long-haired Kanko bangs are very temperamental, wearing a red "usual dress" and wearing a red hairband, with a pearl necklace and stud earrings, the shape is quite festive and elegant. This usual dress is lace, high-rise design waist waist small bow elongated leg proportions, simple but full of high-end feeling. Jiazi's hand folding fan is very elegant, exuding a strong aristocratic atmosphere.
It is reported that Aiko, who has reached the age of 20, is an adult royal family who can participate in the official activities of the royal family. However, recently, during the university exams, Aiko, who is mainly academically focused on preparing for the exam, did not attend the event. Prince Wenren's wife, Princess Kiko, was also absent from the event because she was serving a funeral.