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unusual facts about Japanese Imperial Family



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.

Japanese Red Cross

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

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London

Guests who have been granted access to this entrance include members of the Japanese Imperial family, former South African Premier General Hertzog, and a President of Uganda.

Nasu Imperial Villa

Nasu Imperial Villa, located in the town of Nasu, Nasu District in Tochigi Prefecture, is a retreat used by the Japanese Imperial Family.


see also

Nashimoto

Prince Nashimoto Morimasa (1874-1951), a member of the Japanese imperial family