Description: (Empress Consort of Japan from 7 January 1989 to 30 April 2019)
Empress Michiko of Japan played a pivotal role as a key figure in the Imperial House. She made history by becoming the first commoner to marry into the Japanese imperial family when she became Crown Princess in 1959. Throughout her time as crown princess and later as empress consort, Michiko showcased a steadfast dedication to her responsibilities. She emerged as the most prominent and well-traveled imperial consort in Japanese history, embodying grace and devotion in her service to the people of Japan.