The Emperor Shōwa's eldest daughter, Shigeko Higashikuni, and his third daughter, Kazuko Takatsukasa, died in 1961 and 1989, respectively.
Putri sulung Kaisar Shōwa, Shigeko Higashikuni, dan putri ketiganya, Kazuko Takatsukasa, masing-masing meninggal pada 1961 dan 1989.