The Ritual Ceremonies of the Imperial Palace

The Imperial Palace Sanctuaries
The Imperial Palace Sanctuaries
The Imperial Palace SanctuariesThe Imperial Palace Sanctuaries
Spring Ceremony of Koreiden and Shinden (Imperial Palace Sanctuary) (March 2009)

Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress faithfully observe the time-honored traditions and rites of the Imperial Court, and continually pray for the prosperity of the people of Japan at numerous ceremonies and events held throughout the year.

His Majesty the Emperor
416 times
Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
271 times
Her Majesty the Empress
14 times
Year His Majesty
the Emperor
Their Majesties
the Emperor
and Empress
Her Majesty
the Empress
1990 19 11  
1991 21 18  
1992 20 16  
1993 24 16  
1994 20 17  
1995 21 12  
1996 21 13  
1997 19 15  
1998 19 14   2
1999 21 13  
2000 9 10  
2001 12   6  
2002 21 13   3
2003 12   6   9
2004 20 14  
2005 22 14  
2006 20 16  
2007 21 17  
2008 19 14  
2009 22 3  
2010 22 6  
2011 11 7  
  • On the passing away of Emperor Showa, there were no appearances at the Ritual Ceremonies of the Imperial Palace for one year from January 7, 1989.
  • On the passing away of Empress Kojun, there were no appearances at the Ritual Ceremonies of the Imperial Palace for one year from June 16, 2000.