The Emperor's family receives an explanation of support activities for the disaster-stricken areas from JRCS officials. His Majesty the Emperor, the Empress, and their eldest daughter Aiko, invited officials from the Japanese Red Cross Society to their residence in the Imperial Palace and visited Noto.

The Imperial Household Agency is making arrangements for Their Majesties to visit the disaster areas later this month. The Emperor's wife, Empress of Japan, is the honorary president of the JapaneseRed Cross Society.