The Ritual Ceremonies of the Imperial Palace

The 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

Appearance at the ceremonies of the Imperial Palace until 2008
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.

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