Empress Michiko

Licensable picture: Japan's Emperor Akihito, U.S. President Barack Obama and Empress Michiko walk in for the Japan State Dinner in Tokyo

Licensable picture: Philippine President Aquino is welcomed by Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko upon his arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo

Licensable picture: Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri and Princess Alexandra greet Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko during a concert hosted by the Grand Duke Henri, at Akasaka Palace state guest house in Tokyo

MEXICAN PRESIDENT FOX AND WIFE MEET JAPANESE EMPEROR AKIHITO AND EMPRESS MICHIKO IN TOKYO.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI is led by Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo

Japan's Empress Emerita Michiko turns 91

Empress Emerita Michiko turns 91

Emperor emeritus and empress emerita visit postwar settlement

Japan's former Empress Michiko turns 90

Empress Emerita Michiko Turns 90

Japan's beloved former Empress Michiko marks her 90th birthday as she recovers from a broken leg

Japan's Ex-empress Michiko's Surgery 'Successful': Official

Empress Michiko’s Dazzling Dutch State Dinner Diamonds

Empress Michiko’s Diamond Pendant

Empress Michiko’s Elegant Diamond Honeysuckle Tiara

Empress Michiko’s Classic Chrysanthemum Tiara

Empress Michiko’s Wonderful Royal Wedding Tiara

Empress Michiko, the Strength of the Reed

Japan’s former empress Michiko has breast cancer surgery

Japan's ex-Empress Michiko has early stage breast cancer

60 years in photos: Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko

Frost, Obama, and The Empress Michiko

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Empress Michiko: The Times and Trials of the Emperor’s Devoted Consort

Japanese Empress Michiko recovering from acute bronchitis

Japan empress 'shocked' at headlines of emperor's wish to abdicate