Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan visited Okinawa yesterday and today to take part in several World War II commemoration events. Yesterday, they visited the National Okinawa Cemetery for War Dear in Itoman City. Empress Michiko wore a large white saucer hat trimmed with a spray of greenery and yellow sea hibiscus, a flower native to the Okinawa area.
Designer: I suspect Akio Hirata
Previously Worn: I believe this is a new hat
Today, the Imperial couple visited the Tsushima Maru memorial in Naha City to commemorate the 70th anniversary of this tragedy. Empress Michiko wore a small white saucer hat trimmed with a flat bow in the same mocha coloured fabric that trimmed her suit.
Designer: Again, my guess is Akio Hirata
Previously Worn: I believe this is also a new hat
Between the two hats, I prefer the larger size of the first saucer and find the choice of a local flower to trim it a very thoughtful touch. What do you think of these two white saucer hats?
Photos from The Imperial Family of Japan
Royal Hats 
I agree, I prefer the larger size of the first saucer and the local flower to trim it was a very thoughtful touch. Empress Michiko should be more adventurous with her hat choices, as she seems to gravitate to the same styles. She is a lovely elegant lady, but dresses perhaps a bit to conservatively.