TOKYO: Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Friday made a condolence visit to the residence of Princess Yuriko, who died of old age earlier in the day at the age of 101.

The visit by the Imperial couple to the residence at the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo was followed by visits by other Imperial Family members, including Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko, and Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko.

A funeral for Princess Yuriko, the great-aunt of Emperor Naruhito, will be held at the Toshimagaoka Cemetery in Tokyo on Nov. 26, the Imperial Household Agency said.

JIJI Press