Emperor and Empress Watch Table Tennis

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako watched table tennis matches at the Japan Games in Aomori Prefecture on Sunday.

Emperor Notes Japanese Athletes' Success

Emperor Naruhito said Japanese athletes are doing well after winning 269 medals at the Asian Games.

Japan Ranks Second in Asian Games

Japan earned 269 medals, ranking second after China with 341 medals in the Asian Games.

Empress Calls Museum Exhibit Powerful

Empress Masako said, 'It’s powerful' after watching a large exhibit at the Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse.

“It’s powerful.”

Emperor Visits Welfare Facility

Emperor Naruhito visited a local welfare facility where older people and children played with a ball.

Emperor Compliments Elderly Woman

Emperor Naruhito told an 87-year-old woman, 'It’s wonderful that you are enjoying interacting (with children).'

“It’s wonderful that you are enjoying interacting (with children).”