Empress Michiko

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Byzantine_Emperor
gptkbp:birthDate October 20, 1934
gptkbp:birthPlace Yokohama,_Kanagawa,_Japan
gptkbp:children Prince Akishino
Princess Kako
Princess Mako
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_the_Sacred_Heart
gptkbp:grandparent Princess Aiko
Prince Hisahito
Princess Kako's children
Princess_Mako's_children
gptkbp:honorificPrefix Her_Imperial_Majesty
gptkbp:house Yamato
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Empress Michiko
gptkbp:image https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4e/Empress_Michiko_2019.jpg
gptkbp:knownFor Cultural and charitable activities
gptkbp:nationality Japanese
gptkbp:reignEnd April 30, 2019
gptkbp:reignStart January 7, 1989
gptkbp:significantEvent Advocated for mental health awareness
Involved in disaster relief efforts
Promoted the importance of family values in society
Supported initiatives for the elderly and disabled
Visited disaster-stricken areas after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Promoted international cooperation and peace initiatives.
Attended numerous state functions and ceremonies
Celebrated her 80th birthday in 2014
Hosted foreign dignitaries during state visits
Participated in the 2017 APEC summit in Vietnam
Participated in the 2018 G20 summit in Japan
Promoted education and welfare for children
Promoted environmental conservation initiatives
Supported the arts through various patronages
Participated in the 2000 Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
Promoted women's rights and empowerment initiatives
Involved in various health and wellness initiatives
First commoner to marry into the Japanese imperial family
Supported the arts through various exhibitions and performances
Participated in the 2016 Rio Olympics opening ceremony
Promoted international understanding through cultural exchange programs
Supported educational initiatives for underprivileged children
Involved in various international diplomatic events
Promoted the importance of community service and volunteerism
Participated in various charity events and fundraisers
Participated in the 2019 enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito
Advocated_for_cultural_preservation_in_Japan
Supported_the_development_of_youth_programs_in_Japan
Participated_in_the_2015_World_Expo_in_Milan
Promoted_traditional_Japanese_festivals_and_events
Supported_the_Japanese_Red_Cross_Society
Supported_traditional_Japanese_arts_and_culture
Visited_the_United_States_for_cultural_exchange
Visited_various_cultural_heritage_sites_in_Japan
Supported_initiatives_for_mental_health_awareness_in_Japan
Advocated_for_the_preservation_of_the_Japanese_language
gptkbp:spouse Akihito
gptkbp:title Empress_consort_of_Japan