# Emperor and Empress Watch Table Tennis at Japan Games

> Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako watch Japanese table tennis matches at Aomori Japan Games.
- Title: Emperor and Empress Watch Table Tennis at Japan Games
- Summary: Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako watch Japanese table tennis matches at Aomori Japan Games.
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/10/12/japan/emperor-empress-japan-games
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- Published: 2026-10-12T02:10:00+00:00
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- Topics: emperor naruhito, empress masako, aomori, japan games, table tennis, sports, news, politics, world
## 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).
## Key takeaway

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