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Masako (雅子, born Masako Owada (小和田雅子, Owada Masako); 9 December 1963) is Empress of Japan as the wife of Emperor Naruhito. Born in Tokyo, Masako was educated at Belmont High School in Massachusetts before attending Harvard College and earning a B.A. magna cum laude in economics.
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.
Jun 29, 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.
Dec 9, 2022 · Japan's Empress Masako, on the occasion of her 59th birthday Friday, 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...
Dec 9, 2023 · Japan's Empress Masako, on the occasion of her 60th birthday Saturday, expressed renewed eagerness to "keep walking toward the future" as she thanked those who have supported her throughout the six decades of her life so far.
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...
