Japan's most fashionable royals: Empress Michiko, Princess Kako and more

Princess Kiko and daughters Princess Mako and Princess Kako attend a New Year's Greeting ceremony at the Imperial Palace.
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Princess Kako looked gorgeous at her 20th birthday party at the Imperial Palace in December 2014.
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Emperor Akihito of Japan celebrated his 81st birthday in Dec. 2014, alongside Empress Michiko and sons Crown Prince Naruhito (far left) and Prince Fumihito, Princess Kiko and Princess Mako.
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From left to right: Princess Tsuguko, Princess Hisako of Takamado and Princess Hanako of Hitachi sported sharply tailored ensembles at a New Year's event in Tokyo.
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Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko walked with members of the Imperial Family in Tokyo circa November 2014.
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The royal couple oozed elegance — Michiko's houndstooth skirt is just fabulous — at an otherwise somber event honouring Hiroshima victims in December 2014.
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The Emperor and Empress greeted King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands in October 2014.
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The Emperor’s son Crown Prince Naruhitu and daughter-in-law Princess Masako greeted the equally stylish Dutch Royals in October 2014.
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Japan's imperial clan boasts some of the best-dressed men and women in the world, from Empress Michiko and her impeccable tailoring and dramatic draping to budding fashion icon Princess Kako and her sweet, feminine style.
Here, we showcase Japan's unsung sartorial superstars, beginning with Princesses Kiko and Kako (seen here). Click through to see all the stylish photos.