Masako Owada
Masako Owada, born on December 9, 1963, is a Japanese lawyer and the current Empress of Japan, married to Emperor Naruhito. She has a background in international law and has held various roles in diplomatic circles. Since her marriage in 1993, she has focused on issues relating to the Japanese imperial family and has been a vocal advocate for women's rights within the imperial institution.
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Recent news mentions
Empress Masako celebrated her 62nd birthday on the 9th.
【写真まとめ】皇后雅子さまが9日に62歳の誕生日 この一年は：朝日新聞
Japan· 2025-12-08
Masako Owada is the Empress of Japan.
天皇、皇后両陛下、全国豊かな海づくり大会出席のため三重県へ出発 [三重県]：朝日新聞Japan· 2025-11-08
Empress Masako accompanied Emperor Naruhito during their visit to the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Pavilion.
圖看大阪世博184天焦點時刻 - 20251014 - 圖輯 - 即時新聞
Hong Kong· 2025-10-14
Empress Masako is referenced in the context of female imperial family members who could participate in royal activities while not having succession rights.
「なぜ男系男子なのか」 皇族数確保の議論を懸念する大学教授の提案：朝日新聞デジタルJapan· 2025-05-06
