Emperor Akihito celebrated his 81st birthday yesterday and was joined on the balcony of the Imperial Palace by his immediate family. Dressed in pale green and blush pink pillboxes, Princess Kiko and Princess Mako’s hats were made as the same fabric as their gowns. While it creates an extremely polished ensemble, it seems a little too much of a good thing. Empress Michiko did not wear a hat for this event but looked lovely in a pale pink silk dress.nd photo sources