Today, Empress Masako celebrates her 58th birthday. Masako Owada was born on December 9, 1963 in Minato. Masako became the empress of Japan in May 2019. On the occasion of the birthday, the Imperial Household Agency released new photos of Empress Masako, which were taken at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Events to celebrate her birthday will be held by reducing the number of attendees, among other measures against COVID-19.