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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.

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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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