Empress of Japan
| Empress of Japan | |
|---|---|
| 皇后 | |
| Imperial | |
| Incumbent | |
| Masako since 1 May 2019 | |
| Details | |
| Style | Her Majesty | 
| Residence | Tokyo Imperial Palace (official residence) | 
| Website | www.kunaicho.go.jp | 
The empress of Japan is the title given to the wife of the Emperor of Japan or a female ruler in her own right. The current empress consort is Empress Masako, who ascended the throne with her husband on 1 May 2019.