On 12th November, HIM Emperor Akihito and HIM Empress Michiko held Autumn Imperial Garden Party at Akasaka Imperial Garden. The other members of Imperial Family attended the party.
HIH Crown Princess Masako also attended the party for the first time since October 2003.
Photo from Asahi
IMPERIAL FAMILY OF JAPAN 
The princess, HIH Crown Princess Masako, looks just lovely and happy. It so nice to see her out and about.
Had princess masako been ill? I seem to recall she suffered from depression. She looks very pretty..and happy. I love her suit and hat; the color is very becoming on her!
The Imperial Ladies always look so lovely. I do wish I had their sense of style and the poise to carry it off. I love that sort of nostalgic look.