Empress Dowager

The Empress Dowager of Japan, also known as Michiko, is the 91-year-old widow of the late Emperor Akihito. She has played a significant role in the Japanese imperial family, known for her dedication to cultural and social issues, as well as her efforts in modernizing the role of the Empress. Recently, she was in the news as her family celebrated her 91st birthday, with public expressions of affection from Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and their daughter Aiko.