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7 unusual facts about Imperial House of Japan


Gōgen Yamaguchi

The Kokusai Budō Renmei - (The International Martial Arts Federation) in Japan, whose chairman was Prince Higashikuni of the Japanese Imperial Family appointed Master Yamaguchi as a Shihan - Master of that organisation's karate-dō division.

Hanabiramochi

The original form of Hanabiramochi is Hishihanabira, a dessert that was eaten by the Imperial family at special events coinciding with the beginning of the year.

Itsukushima Shrine

The shrine is dedicated to the three daughters of Susano-o no Mikoto, Shinto god of seas and storms, and brother of the sun goddess Amaterasu (tutelary deity of the Imperial Household).

Japanese passport

Diplomatic passport: Issued to members of the Imperial Family, diplomats and their family members and government high-level officials.

Japanese Red Cross

The Imperial Family of Japan traditionally has supported the society, with Empress as Honorary President and other royal family members as vice presidents.

From the beginning, the Japanese Imperial family, especially Empress Shōken, provided active support for Red Cross activities.

Kasuga Gongen Genki E

The original work is of extremely high quality and is kept by the Imperial household.



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