On December 27, 2018, members of the Imperial family visited Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko for end-of-year greetings and a family lunch. Imperial family members including, Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako, Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko, Princess Mako of Akishino and Princess Kako of Akishino attended the lunch. A resource who is close to the Imperial family stated that former royals and relatives are invited to the luncheon as well. |