Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko Current Events Part 3: May 2017 - April 2019


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Prince Akishino visited Akita Prefecture October 30-31 for the 62nd Aquarium Technical Study Group on the 30th. He visited Oga aquarium GAO and Mount Kanpu Rotating Observatory on the 31st.

Photo: Sankei
 
Princess Kiko is visited Akita Prefecture on November 7. She attended the Akita Prefecture Red Cross Games and the Akita Red Cross Infant Institute. The games are in commemoration of the 130th anniversary of the prefectural branches. Princess Kiko hoped the Red Cross could further its duties and expand activities.

Photos: Sankei
 
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On November 8th, Princess Kiko attended the 130th anniversary of the Miyagi branch of the Japanese Red Cross at the Sendai Sun Plaza in Miyagino-ku, Sendai City. 26 individuals and organizations were recognized for medical support activities in the disaster area.

Video: FNN
 
On 14th November, HIH Princess Kiko of Akishino visited Okayama Prefecture to inspect the activities of Imperial Gift Foundation for Maternal and Child Health (Boshi-Aiiku-Kai) in Okayama.
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Okayama Visit of Princess Akishino | IMPERIAL FAMILY OF JAPAN

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From: Sankei Imperial Weekly #513

Princess Kiko and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands will visit Saga and Nagasaki Prefectures November 23-24th. Prince Akishino will join them on the 24th.

On the 23rd, the princesses will visit Nagasaki Hypocenter Park, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, and a concert at Nagasaki Brick Hall. Princess Laurentien will visit the site of the second location of Fukuoka Prisoners (Kashiwa Camp) and Inaza Sosuji International Cemetery (Akebono) which housed allied prisoners of war including Dutch troops during wartime.

On the 24th, the Akishino couple and Princess Laurentien will attend the ceremony to celebrate the restoration of Dejima Kaimonbashi (Dejima Former Dutch Trading Post) and following reception. According to the prefecture, it’s the first visit from a Dutch royal in 17 years. Then Crown Prince Willem-Alexander attended the "400th anniversary of relations between Japan and the Netherlands" in Nagasaki City in April 2000.

On the morning of the 24th, Princess Kiko and Princess Laurentien will visit the Ceramic Bureau, Izuymiaya Quarry (origin of Arita porcelain), and the prefectural ceramic technology center in Arita, Saga Prefecture.

Sources: nagasaki-np.co.jp, saga-s.co.jp

Dejima (Desima, Deshima) - Site of the Former Dutch Trading Post - What to See - Visit Nagasaki | The Official Guide to Nagasaki Prefecture
 
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Prince Akishino visited Miyagi Prefecture November 16-17 for the 20th Seed Preservation Meeting sponsored by the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA) in Aoba-ku, Sendai. He also visited Yagiyama Zoological Park in Taihaku-ku, Sendai.

Photos: Asahi
 
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Princess Kiko and Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands will visit Saga and Nagasaki Prefectures November 23-24th. Prince Akishino will join them on the 24th.

On the 23rd, the princesses will visit Nagasaki Hypocenter Park, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, and a concert at Nagasaki Brick Hall. Princess Laurentien will visit the site of the second location of Fukuoka Prisoners (Kashiwa Camp) and Inaza Sosuji International Cemetery (Akebono) which housed allied prisoners of war including Dutch troops during wartime.

On the 24th, the Akishino couple and Princess Laurentien will attend the ceremony to celebrate the restoration of Dejima Kaimonbashi (Dejima Former Dutch Trading Post) and following reception. According to the prefecture, it’s the first visit from a Dutch royal in 17 years. Then Crown Prince Willem-Alexander attended the "400th anniversary of relations between Japan and the Netherlands" in Nagasaki City in April 2000.

On the morning of the 24th, Princess Kiko and Princess Laurentien will visit the Ceramic Bureau, Izuymiaya Quarry (origin of Arita porcelain), and the prefectural ceramic technology center in Arita, Saga Prefecture.

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November 23-24 photos: Asahi, Getty Images

ETA: Asahi 2, Asahi 3 photos

More photos and info in the Dutch section.

Ceramics visit in Arita, Saga Prefecture on November 24th:
 
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Prince Akishino turns 52 on November 30th. Birthday press conference on November 22nd with photos/video taken on November 4th.

Photos/video: Sankei, Sankei 2, Asahi
Prince Akishino says 'relieved' by emperor abdication law - The Mainichi
Prince Akishino ... said he is "relieved" that an abdication law was enacted...

"I hope (Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko) will spend a relaxing time" after the 83-year-old emperor's abdication, Prince Akishino said at a press conference on Nov. 22 prior to his birthday.

At the same time, Prince Akishino denied concerns over possible dual authority between the new and old emperors.

"I can say clearly that it is impossible" that there would be dual authority as the emperor plans to pass on all of his public duties to the new emperor, he said.

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... Prince Akishino will be first in line to the throne. On his hopes, the prince said, "As it is unprecedented, there are many things that I cannot imagine. I presume (the new duties) would be done through trial and error."

The prince said he hopes to take on the duties executed by Crown Prince Naruhito "as much as possible." But concerning who will take on his current duties, the prince said he needs to consult with the crown prince.

With his eldest daughter Princess Mako, 26, and her fiance Kei Komuro, a university classmate, Prince Akishino said his impression of Komuro is that the fiance is "extremely honest."

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The prince's wife, Princess Kiko, who also attended the press conference, said, "I sincerely hope that the two will build and go through a happy life together." [...]
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Fumihito expects 'trial and error' in future role as crown prince: The Asahi Shimbun
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Kiko shared an anecdote of Komuro once entertaining them by playing piano.

She added that their second daughter Princess Kako, who is currently studying in Britain, is enjoying her school life.

Asked about her future marriage prospects, Fumihito said, “I would like to respect her will as much as possible.”

And with regard to his son Hisahito, he said, “I would like him to visit many different parts of Japan first-hand to deepen his understanding of different cultures and lifestyles that are specific to the places.”
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Why is Princess Kiko always so serious? Sometímes she looks a little sad.
I was delighted watching her wide smile with Laurentien. Her entire face lightens up and shows how Beautiful she is.

Please, no offend intended.
 
Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko, and Prince Hisahito visited Minakata Kumagusu Museum in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture on December 5th. They are using Prince Hisahito's vacation to introduce him to new places and people connected to the Imperial family.

Minakata Kumagusu (1867 - 1941) was an eccentric naturalist who attended to Emperor Showa's visit in 1929. He gave the late Emperor "caramel boxes filled with 110 varieties of rare specimens of fungi. Minakata Kumagusu also guided the emperor on Kashima Island in the Tanabe Bay that was also designated as a Natural Monument after this event."

Minakata Kumagusu | Tanabe City Kumano Tourism Bureau

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Prince Akishino visited Kyoto December 12-13 to attend the 65th Zoo Technical Study Group, sponsored by the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums (JAZA). On the 13th, he visited Kyoto City Zoo and received details on the zoo's elephant breeding projects.

Photos: kyoto-np.co.jp, photos 12-13 of Sankei Imperial Weekly #517
 
On December 24th, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko attended the 61st Japan Student Science Awards held at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) in Koto, Tokyo.

Photo: Yomiuri
 
Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko will attend the memorial ceremony for the 7th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake at the National Theater in Chiyoda, Tokyo on March 11th.

Source: Mainichi
 
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Today, January 24, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko presided over the send-off ceremony for the Japanese national team for The PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The ceremony took place in Tokyo:


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Full ceremony below: Prince and Princess Akishino enter around 7:40, Prince Akishino's speech around 30:10, and the couple speak to athletes before leaving at 50:20
 
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Princess Kiko viewed the Tokyo International Great Quilt exhibition at the Tokyo Dome today, January 25:


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Prince Akishino to visit Hawaii - News - NHK WORLD - English
Japan's Prince and Princess Akishino will visit Hawaii in early June for about a week.

This year marks 150 years since Japanese began immigrating to Hawaii. The couple will take part in a commemorating ceremony on June 7th.

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And on June 6th the couple is scheduled to participate in an event which is part of the world convention of people of Japanese ancestry.

The annual convention, which is normally held in Japan, is to be held in Hawaii this year.

While in Hawaii, Prince and Princess Akishino are expected to actively take part in meetings with people of Japanese descent [...]
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On February 7th, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko attended the Japan Society's Science Awards ceremony at the Japan Academy in Ueno, Tokyo.

Photos: Sankei, Asahi (combined with Princess Mako and Kei Komuro going to work)
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Princess Kiko attended the national meeting of the Japanese Anti-Tuberculosis Association in Hiroshima today, February 13:


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It's Princess Kiko's 6th visit to Hiroshima in 6 years. Tomorrow, she will attend an award ceremony for TB prevention workers and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
 
:previous: Photos of Princess Kiko's 2nd day in Hiroshima on February 14th.
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On February 16th, Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko, and Princess Mako attended a special preview of Life Goes On. The movie follows the lives of people from Miyagi Prefecture and was filmed for 10 months beginning in July 2016. The trio also spoke to the cast; Prince Akishino understood the flow over 10 months well and Princess Mako wished to visit the park in Ishinomaki that was featured in the movie. Life Goes On will be released across Japan on March 3rd.

Photos: Sankei, Sankei Imperial Weekly #526
 
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On February 26th, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko attended the send off ceremony for the Japanese team to the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympic Games. Including 38 athletes, Team Japan totals 86 people.

Photos: Asahi, nikkansports.com, Sankei
 
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Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko attended the Ikushi Prize of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science and a tea party held after the prize award ceremony in Tokyo yesterday, March 6:


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Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko attended the 7th national memorial service for the victims of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Tokyo today, March 11.


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translation of Prince Akishino's speech.

Ceremony held on 7th anniversary of 3/11 disaster - News - NHK WORLD - English
A moment of silence was observed at 2:46 PM, the exact time when the massive quake hit.

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Prince Akishino said his heart is with the people who are working for the reconstruction, despite continuing difficulties, and he hopes that they will be able to live in peace and good health as soon as possible.

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ETA: video of Prince and Princess Akishino at the 73rd anniversary of US air raids on March 10th
 
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On April 9th, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko attended the 27th Global Environment Grand Prize and reception at Meiji Memorial Hall.

Photos: Sankei
 
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