Emperor to visit Aichi Prefecture from Oct 18 for Asian Para Games

His Majesty the Emperor will travel to Aichi Prefecture for two days, from October 18 to 19. This visit is to attend the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games held in Aichi Prefecture, as officially announced by the Imperial Household Agency in Imperial Household Agency Notice No. 10, dated September 18. The notice was issued in the name of Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Agency, Buichiro Kuroda.

Imperial Household Agency notices are published in the Official Gazette to widely inform the public of the official schedules of the Imperial Family. This particular notice states, “His Majesty the Emperor will travel to Aichi Prefecture from October 18 to 19 to attend the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games held in said prefecture,” clearly specifying the purpose, duration, and destination of the visit. In the Official Gazette dated the same September 18, the “Imperial Visit Schedule” was published under Imperial Family matters, providing specific details of the itinerary for both days.

Imperial Visit Schedule and Main Destinations for October 18 and 19

• Day 1 (October 18): Departure from the Imperial Palace (Main Gate), departure from Tokyo Station, arrival at Nagoya Station
• Day 1: Espacio Nagoya Castle, Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletics Stadium
• Day 1 Accommodation: Espacio Nagoya Castle
• Day 2 (October 19): Sky Hall Toyota
• Day 2: Departure from Nagoya Station, arrival at Tokyo Station, return to the Palace

Framework of the Notice, Issuing Authority, and Signatory

• Notice Number: Imperial Household Agency Notice No. 10
• Date of Publication: September 18, Reiwa 8 (2026)
• Issuing Authority: Imperial Household Agency
• Signature: Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Agency, Buichiro Kuroda
• Period of Visit: October 18 to October 19
• Destination: Aichi Prefecture
• Purpose: Attendance at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games

Positioning as an Autumn Regional Visit and Related Imperial Duties

In the Official Gazette dated September 11, immediately preceding this, Imperial Household Agency Notice No. 9 was published, announcing that Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress would travel to Aomori Prefecture from October 10 to 11 to attend the 80th National Sports Festival and to inspect local conditions. This current notice is positioned as a subsequent autumn regional visit.

Both were published in the Official Gazette as notices in the name of the Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Agency, and both share the commonality that the purpose and duration of the visits were officially finalized. With the schedules made public, the host local governments and tournament-related organizations enter the stage of full-scale preparations for security, transportation, and ceremony management.

The Asian Para Games is an international multi-sport event for athletes with disabilities, and His Majesty the Emperor’s attendance signifies the nation’s celebration of the event. With the schedule and destinations officially indicated via the Official Gazette notice, the arrangement of roadside security and the reception systems of relevant agencies within Aichi Prefecture will proceed.

Official Sources:

• Imperial Household Agency Notice No. 10 (Official Gazette dated September 18, 2026, Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Agency Buichiro Kuroda)
• Imperial Matters “Imperial Visit Schedule” (Official Gazette dated September 18, 2026)
• Imperial Household Agency Notice No. 9 (Official Gazette dated September 11, 2026, Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Agency Buichiro Kuroda)