Japan’s Imperial Family Mourns Loss of Beloved Family Dog; Yuri the Dog Died of Old Age at 16 Years Old
- Posted on June 27, 2025
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Japan’s Imperial Family Mourns Loss of Beloved Family Dog; Yuri the Dog Died of Old Age at 16 Years Old

Yuri, the beloved dog of the Emperor, Empress and their daughter Princess Aiko, died on Monday evening, the Imperial Household Agency announced Thursday.
Yuri, a female mixed breed, was 16 years and 4 months old and died of old age. She passed away peacefully under the watchful eyes of her family.