Imperial Family of Japan Current Events 2: June 2008 - April 2017


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I'm very glad to see masako's new blue-draped dress.
She have weared same dress in saveral year's at public appearance for New Year celebrations or Emperor's birthday ,it's a pity
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Japan's Emperor Akihito (2nd R) and Empress Michiko (R) waves to well-wishers with Crown Prince Naruhito (2nd L) and Crown Princess Masako during a public appearance for New Year celebrations at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo January 2, 2011.



Maybe you can't recognize Imperial familly's face by this whole version photo,
It's amazing that 95year's old prince Mikasa still attends a public appearance for New Year celebrations .
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Japan's Emperor Akihito (8th L) and Empress Michiko (9th L) wave at well-wishers with other members of the royal family during a public appearance for New Year celebrations at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo January 2, 2011.

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Thanks for the photos!
It is always great to see the Japanese Imperial family and its extended members.

... [snipped] They are certanly not!:)
The Japanese tradition is not to express the thoughts and intentions through words. Anyone who sees these photos now know for sure that "the heir decision" has been made by the Emperor and the Crown Prince gave his consent. The place of the Princess Toshi-no-miya is aside her cousins the Akishinos. She is the Imperial princess but not the heir. The Princess Aiko is loved, she is cherished, but she is not who will inherit the Throne after the Crown Prince Naruhito.
It's obvious now, and the Imperial family has the cordial consent on the matter.
The setting of annual photos remains the same: the same room. That is why I observed that the photos appeared to be standard. I did notice that Princess Aiko joined her cousins this year and Prince Hisahito was near his grandparents and uncle.
 
Yes, it's nice to see her in something besides cream or beige, which she seems to wear a lot of. The fabric looks exquisite as well. Very pretty. :flowers:


I'm very glad to see masako's new blue-draped dress.
January 2, 2011.
 
Japan's Imperia palace hosts poetry reading January 14th, 2011

Japan's emperor recalled planting birch seedlings on his golden anniversary, while his wife expressed the joy of seeing the first leaves of spring, during an ancient poetry reading ceremony Friday at the imperial palace.
The unique and colorful ritual, which also includes selections from tens of thousands of entries from around the world, is one of the biggest events of the year for Japan's royal household. It is broadcast live across the nation, and has been an imperial tradition since the 13th century.
This year's topic was "leaves."
The poems were chanted by officials dressed in morning coats before members of the imperial family, professional poets, commoners whose works were selected and foreign dignitaries. Crown Princess Masako, wife to Japan's imperial heir, was absent.
The solemn reading was held in a hall at the imperial palace reserved for the most important ceremonies of the year. - Full article

**Pic 1** **Pic 2** - Imperial Household Agency via daylife
 
Annual scientific lectures in the Imperial palace - January 13th, 2011

TIM Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko heard lectures from top researchers Wednesday during an annual event at the Imperial Palace.
At the traditional New Year's "kosho hajime no gi" (first lecture ceremony), 15-minute lectures were given by three known professors of Tokyo and Kyodo universities.
Crown Prince Naruhito, his younger brother, Prince Akishino, and his wife, Princess Kiko also attended the event. - Japan Times
 
A Earthquake happened today's early morning 11th on Japan, with the magnitude of 8.9. and then after that a tsunami came. (japan's record on magnitude)
People are struggling to survive, many regions went on fire, its absolutely insane, and eletricy shut down, as well as Airports, Subways, trains and Buses.
i hope many of them can stay safe and keep away from the coast the most they can, i hope everything is okay with the imperial family.

here's the link to google to see the images:
earthquake in japan 2011 - Pesquisa do Google

and PLEASE watch this youtube link to the end if necessary, its the News on TV, its absolutely scary:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4lIFEDFYIw
 
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It's devastating. The loss of life has to be immense. Thoughts and prayers for those in Japan.
 
Unconceivable...I would like to join the thoughts and prayers of Emmily.
 
After the horrific earthquake and the nuclear crisis, are there any news on probably evacuating the imperial famiy from the Tokyo palace? All this is a nightmare the world is not waking up from.
 
TM the Emperor Akihito and the Empress Michiko attended the ceremony for the 100th anniversary of Social Welfare Organization (Saiseikai Imperial Gift Foundation) on May 30th, 2011.
HIH Prince Hitachi, HIH Princess Hanako and HIH Prince Tomohito of Mikasa were also present.
Saiseikai was established based on the imperial donation from Meiji Emperor in 1911 and now manages about 370 hospitals and social welfare facilities in Japan.

**Pic 1** **Pic 2** **Pic 3** - credits Kyodo
 
Princess Akiko has completed her PhD

HIH the Princess Mikasa Akiko, the daughter of HIH Prince Tomohito left Japan to United Kindom to attend the commencement ceremony on May 26th, 2011.
She has completed her doctorate in Philosophy at Oxford University last year.
She researched the Japanese art collection of British Museum in the 19th and 20th centuries and wrote the doctor thesis about the transition of British people's view of Japanese art. She is the first Japanese Princess to complete a doctorate.

Source: ch.emb-japan.go.jp
 
TIM the Emperor Akihito and the Empress Michiko attended the 67th Award Ceremony of Japan Art Academy Award on June 13th, 2011.
After the ceremony, the Imperial couple, TIH the Crown Prince Naruhito, the Prince Akishino and the Princess Kiko met with winners at Imperial Palace.

**Pic 1** **Pic 2** - via Kyodo
 
Crown Prince Naruhito leaves for Germany

HIH the Crown Prince Naruhito leaves for Germany on June 21, 2011.
TIH the Crown Princess, the Prince and the Princess Akishino are seeing him off the Togu Palace in Tokyo.
The Crown Prince will visit Germany from June 21 for the 150th anniversary of the Japan-Germany amity treaty.

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TM the Emperor Akihito and the Empress Michiko attended the concert of Imperial Household Agency Music Department at the Imperial Palace East Garden on July 4th, 2011.
The Imperial couple was accompanied by HIH Crown Prince Naruhito, HIH Princess Akishino, HIH Princess Takamado with her daughters - HIH Princess Tsuguko and HIH Princess Noriko.

**Pic** - Kyodo
 
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On July 8th, 2011, HIH the Prince Tomohito of Mikasa was hospitalized for having throat cancer surgery.
On July 12th, the Prince has received the surgery to remove oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma at Kyoundo Hospital in Tokyo.
This is the 14th time for him to receive surgery related to cencer. - Source
 
HM the Empress Michiko attended the 43th award ceremony of Florence Nightingale Medal with TIH the Princess Hitachi Hanako and the Princess Takamado Hisako on August 4th, 2011.
Florence Nightingale Medal is the award given to the nurses who have made outstanding contributions by International Committee for the Red Cross. This year, 39 people of 19 countries including 2 Japanese were awarded.
The Empress Michiko is the honorary president of Japan Red Cross. TIH thePrincess Hanako and the Princess Hisako are the honorary vice presidents of Japan Red Cross.

**Pic 1** **Pic 2** **Pic 3** - credits Mainichi
 
Now I don't know where to put this because I was looking for a General Questions thread - but couldn't find one.

There was news this morning that Japan's PM had resigned this morning/last night and he is the 5th PM to do so in 5 years. What I wonder is if the Emperor has any role in appointing a new PM, does he choose the PM? Does the PM have to ask to form a government like in the UK? Or how does it work?
 
... What I wonder is if the Emperor has any role in appointing a new PM, does he choose the PM? Does the PM have to ask to form a government like in the UK? Or how does it work?
No, the Emperor is not involved in choosing a new PM in any way.
The PM is designated by the DIET (the parliament of Japan) from among its members, and must enjoy the confidence of the House of Representatives to remain in office.
The Emperor appoints the new PM.
More info about the PM of Japan see here.
 
New Imperial Representatives of Imperial Household Council elected

The regular election of Imperial Representatives of Imperial Household Council was held at on September 7th, 2011.
TIH the Prince Hitachi and the Princess Hanako were elected by Imperial Family as new Imperial Representatives of the Council.
TIH the Prince Akishino and the Princess Mikasa Yuriko were elected as reserve Imperial Representatives.

Imperial Household Council deliberates on important issues of Imperial Family including marriages of princes and princesses.
The Council consists of 10 members, including 2 Imeperial Representatives. - Source

Imperial Household Council to hold election | Majirox News
 
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Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko
attended the imperial autumn party at the Akasaka Imperial Garden in Tokyo on October 13,
2011.



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Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko, Crown Prince Naruhito, Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko
attended the imperial autumn party at the Akasaka Imperial Garden in Tokyo on October 13,
2011.



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Why is the Empress wearing a kimono, while Kiko wears Western dress?
 
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I guess there hasn't been an official dress code for the event.


Today, October 24, Emperor Akihito and Prince Akishino gave a luncheon for German President
Christian Wulff at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.



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HM the Empress, TIH the Crown Prince, the Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko were present at the tea ceremony with the persons awarded Order of Merit at the Imperial palace in Tokyo on November 4th, 2011.

**Pic** - Kyodo
 
TIH the Princess Takamado and her daughter Princess Ayako, the Princess Hitachi, the Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, the Prince Mikasa and Princess Yuriko were present at the ceremony dedicated to the memory of HIH the Prince Takamado (1954-2002) on November 21, 2011.

**Pic** - Kyodo
 
The members of the Imperial famly of Japan have contributed some art works of their own for the exhibition in Tokyo museum. The exhibition is open from Culture Day until the Emperor's birthday.
HM the Empress presented a few waka poems. HIH the Crown Prince, known to be an avid photographer contributed his photos of nature.
HIH the Princess Toshi-no-miya Aiko has made a beautiful calligraphy (words 'harvest time' and 'tiger').
**Pic** - Princess Aiko's handwriting

In 1973 her father then Prince Naruhito (13 years old) and his younger brother Prince Fumihito (8 years old) had written words 'ideal' and 'open mind' respectively.
**Pic** - from 1973, Prince Naru's work (L) and Prince Fumi's work (R)

The princess Aiko has also made a few lovely painted glass wind chimes during her summer vacations this year.
**Pic** - Aiko's wind chime

The Prince Hisahito has made some colourful paper origami toys during his art lessons at the kindergarten.
**Pic** - origami toys
 
HIH the Princess Mikasa Akiko consented to visit a gala for the prominent kabuki actor Kankuro Nakamura VI in Tokyo on November 28th, 2011.
The Japanese media praises the Princess for her excellent taste, her chrysantemum pattern kimono is said to be elegant and apropriate for the event.

**Pic** - Asahi TV
 
Prince Mikasa, uncle of Emperor Akihito, was hospitalized on December 10th, 2011, as a precaution after complaining of breathing difficulty Friday night, the Imperial Household Agency said.
The 96-year-old prince, the eldest member of the imperial family, was diagnosed with mild heart failure at St. Luke's International Hospital in Tokyo and is expected to be discharged within a week, the agency said.
He was hospitalized in 2008 and 2009 for similar minor heart trouble. - Source

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The Prince Mikasa was discharged from the hospital on December 15th, 2011, in a good condition. - Source
 
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Princess Mikasa Akiko turns 30

HIH the Princess Mikasa Akiko turns 30 on December 20th, 2011. The Princess in a well-known researcher of Japanese art. She had D.Phil. from the Oxford university, and became the second member of Japanese imperial household to achieve a doctorate after Prince Akishino.
The Princess was asked her opinion on the changes in the Imperial family law, especially the situation with the Imperial princesses. "I believe, they have no options but to let us preserve our titles", the Princess said. - Source
**Pic** - Mainichi
 
HIH the Prince Mikasa Tomohito, 65, a cousin of the Emperor, was hospitalized on December 19th, 2011, due to acute pain.
The tumor located under the chin was diagnosed at the National Institute of Radiological Sciences in Chiba City. The Prince had been operated for throat cancer several times during six years.
The surgery is scheduled for January 10th, 2012.
 
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