Princess Hisako Takamado and Family: News and Pictures

[Prisma]

On February 20th, Princess Hisako attended the reception of Nishimura Akira's Asters opera premiere at the New National Theatre in Tokyo.

Photo:

https://www.facebook.com/klassikom/posts/10158470500684657

On March 20th, Princess Hisako attended the 21st Chichibu-no-miya Sports Medicine and Science commendation and award ceremony at the Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa in Tokyo.

Photo: https://www.japan-sports.or.jp/news/tabid92.html?itemid=3935

ETA: Princess Hisako attended the 50th Japan Optimist Sailing Competition at Enoshima on November 25, 2018

https://twitter.com/x/status/1066591317612912641

 

[Prisma]

On 4 April 2019, Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado graciously attended the promotional event of “Japan through Diplomats’ Eyes” Photo Exhibition hosted by His Excellency Ambassador Bansarn Bunnag at the Thai Residence, Tokyo, with the presences of more than 70 ambassadors.

The photo exhibition “Japan through Diplomats’ Eyes” continues to enjoy the patronage of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado for 22 years. [...] This year’s theme is “Reflection on the Heisei Era” to celebrate the prosperity of the Heisei Era.

Photos: Promotional event of "Japan through Diplomats' Eyes" 2019, with the presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado at the Thai Residence, Tokyo

https://twitter.com/x/status/1113677437852774400

 

[Prisma]

On March 15th, Princess Hisako attended BirdLife International's Spring Gala 2019 at the Ritz-Carlton in Osaka.
Photo: https://tokyo.birdlife.org/archives/news/17254

On March 31st, Princess Hisako attended a celebration for Japanese gymnastics and fencing at Ueno Seiyoken in Tokyo.
Photo:

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From April 1-2, Princess Hisako attended the First Canadian Women-only Business Mission to Japan. She attended a luncheon at Meiji Memorial Hall on April 1st and a reception at the Canadian Ambassador's residence on the 2nd.

Photos from participants:
www.kaorisasaki.com
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10213367500237796&set=a.2065474992301&type=3&theater

 

[LadyFinn]

Princess Takamado will be in Sweden on 16th May. Crown princess Victoria holds an audience for her.
https://www.kungahuset.se/kalender....19-05-16&kalender_slutdatum_submit=2019/05/16

 

[Prisma]

Princess Takamado will be in Sweden on 16th May. Crown princess Victoria holds an audience for her.
https://www.kungahuset.se/kalender....19-05-16&kalender_slutdatum_submit=2019/05/16

Exciting! and there should be photos from the SRF!

I have low expectations from Japan's media. Maybe a report that "Hisako-sama left for Sweden on day X and returned to Japan on day Y."

 

[Prisma]

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From April 1-2, Princess Hisako attended the First Canadian Women-only Business Mission to Japan. She attended a luncheon at Meiji Memorial Hall on April 1st and a reception at the Canadian Ambassador's residence on the 2nd.

Photos from participants:
www.kaorisasaki.com
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10213367500237796&set=a.2065474992301&type=3&theater

Another photo of the trade mission:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1115739766979473410

On April 12th, Princess Hisako attended the 30th anniversary ceremony of the Yokohama Museum of Art in Yokohama, Kanagawa.

Photos:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2892807764085527&set=pcb.2892807904085513&type=3&theater

https://twitter.com/x/status/1116670817088073728

 

[Prisma]

On March 8th, Princess Hisako attended the opening ceremony of the 73rd JOGA Annual Orchid Show and private exhibition at the Showa Memorial Park Hana Midori Cultural Center in Tachikawa, Tokyo.

JOGA = Japan Orchid Growers Association

Photos: https://ameblo.jp/tutiaku25/entry-12445276416.html
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Princess Tsuguko's English in her speech at the International Orchid and Flower Show 2019 on February 15. Here are timestamps and I transcribed the English parts. Video by a Russian attendee.

4:40-4:51: "Good morning, it is my great honor to spend this opening ceremony of the International Orchid and Flower Show 2019 here with all of you."

6:18-7:01: … "And last, one of the aims of this international show is to bring countries and cultures together through the orchids and flowers. Of course, what we cannot forget is the great effort of the table displays of the embassies. My mother joins me in thanking Her Excellency the ambassador of Bangladesh, Her Excellency the ambassador of Lithuania, and the wives of the ambassadors of Belgium, New Zealand, Morocco, and Paraguay for putting much time and effort into producing table displays represented in these countries."

 

[Prisma]

On April 13th, Princess Hisako attended a party at Ark Hills in Minato, Tokyo. She took a photo with journalist Kaori Matsutomi who posted:

...What an election! What a surprise…!! I just wish you a peaceful weekend.
When I attended a party, I found Japanese sweets with “ REIWA”, the name of new Japanese era, which will starts in May. And the smile of Princess Takamado.
I am always impressed by her beautiful speech in English and Japanese. I believe her work is one of the most precious pillars of diplomatic activity carried by the Imperial family of Japan.

Photo:

https://www.facebook.com/matsutomikaori/posts/2332026240454151

On April 15th, Princess Hisako discussed environmental conservation with 5 mascots of the "J-League Bird Party" and JFA officials at the J-League (JFA House). J-League has 18 clubs with bird motifs. The princess is honorary president of BirdLife International and Japan Football Association.

Photos: www.zelvia.co.jp

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What a fun engagement!

 

[Prisma]

Eagle-eyed Japan tweeters noticed Princess Hisako was gifted a box of specialty Kitakyushu "nuts and bolts" chocolate

Giran-san, bird mascot of Giravanz Kitakyushu football club from Fukuoka Prefecture, attended the environmental discussion on April 15

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[Prisma]

On April 20th, Princess Hisako attended the full reopening of the J-Village national football training center in Fukushima Prefecture. A train station also opened nearby. The facility became an operational base for the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant disaster from 2011 to March 2017. It partially reopened in July 2018 after renovations.

J-Village is the starting point of the Olympic torch relay next March.

Photos/video: Mainichi, J-Village Facebook, NHK

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[Prisma]

Finally, the IHA announced details for Princess Hisako's visit to Sweden.

Princess Hisako will privately visit Sweden May 13-17 to attend the 5th Dementia Forum. Her visit includes luncheon hosted by Queen Silvia and Crown Princess Victoria.

Source: Jiji

ETA: Last week (April 17?), Princess Hisako visited the exhibition celebrating Emperor Akihito's 30-year reign at Nihombashi Takashimaya Shopping Center in Chuo, Tokyo.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1118658019078758401

 

[Prisma]

On April 28th, Princess Tsuguko attended the opening ceremony and archery competition celebrating the completion of Yumenoshima Park Archery Field in Koto, Tokyo. The field is a venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Princess Tsuguko is honorary president of the All Japan Archery Federation. Tokyo's government spent 900 million yen building Yumenoshima Park Archery Field which features 21 lanes, heat-insulated pavement, and a sunshade shaped like a bow. An event is scheduled for July.

Photos/videos: news.tbs.co.jp, news.tv-asahi.co.jp, news24.jp

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ETA: proper photo from Yomiuri and Asahi
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ETA: OLYMPICS/ Tokyo 2020 archery venue unveiled: The Asahi Shimbun

[...] "Preparations has been made since 2016 to aim to create an appropriate venue to receive top athletes for Tokyo 2020," said Princess Tsuguko.

"This archery field will be the center of Japanese archery tournaments and workshops after Tokyo 2020. I hope that archery will be a tool for people to socialize." [...]

 

[Prisma]

From May 2-3rd, Princess Hisako visited Kyoto for the 70th anniversary ceremony of the All Japan Kyudo Federation.

Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/kazuo.sakanaka/posts/1274018019419786

https://www.facebook.com/kadokawadaisaku/posts/2223213761048923

 

[Prisma]

On May 11th, Princess Hisako attended the 2019 IAAF World Relays at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Photo:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1127232206252982275

ETA: On April 23rd, Princess Hisako attended the opening ceremony of the "Vienna on the Path to Modernism" exhibition at the National Art Center Tokyo. The exhibition celebrates the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Austria.

Photos: Japan-Prinzessin eröffnet Wien-Highlight - wien.ORF.at
Facebook video:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1828711057228315

ETA: On May 13th, Princess Hisako departed for Sweden from Tokyo Haneda Airport. She's invited to Queen Silvia's Dementia Forum and will return to Japan on the 17th. This visit is considered private.

Video:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1127799082502717440

 

[iceflower]

Princess Hisako attended attended the Dementia Forum X at the Royal Palace in Stockholm today, May 15, together with Queen Silvia, Queen Sofia and Princess Sofia:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** Pic 4 ** belga gallery **


** rex gallery ** casareal: Asistencia al Congreso “Dementia Forum X” **

 

[LadyFinn]

Princess Takamado attended with Queen Silvia, queen Sofia and the First Lady Cecilia Morel of Chile Dementia Forum X's dinner at the Nationalmuseum yesterday evening. Photos by Swedish Press Agency.
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[iceflower]

Some more photos can also be found here:


** belga gallery **

 

[LadyFinn]

Crown princess Victoria hosted a lunch to queen Silvia, queen Sofia and princess Takamado at Haga Palace. Before the lunch queen Silvia visited Gustav III's pavilion at Haga Park with queen Sofia and princess Takamado.
Drottningen besökte Haga med kungliga gäster - Sveriges Kungahus

 

[iceflower]

Here are two more photos shared by the Spanish Court:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 **

 

[LadyFinn]

Exhibition "Bird Photographs" of princess Takamado's photos is on display at National Archives of Finland in Helsinki 2.4.–16.8.2019.
Princess Takamado_ Bird Photographs _ My Helsinki

 

[Prisma]

On May 21st, Princess Hisako visited the special exhibition "Masterpieces of Japanese Art: From Sesshu and Eitoku to Korin and Hokusai" at Tokyo National Museum in Ueno, Tokyo. 41 pieces include 5 national treasures and 14 important cultural properties. The IHA cooperated with the organizers: Tokyo National Museum, Agency for Cultural Affairs, and Yomiuri Shimbun.

Photo: Yomiuri

 

[Prisma]

Also, on May 21st, Princess Hisako visited the 41st Japan New Craft Exhibition: Special Project 2nd Student Selection Exhibition at the National Art Center in Tokyo.

Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/nihonshinkogei/posts/2259715260789721

On May 23rd, Princess Hisako attended opening ceremony of the 59th Orchid Exhibition "Enjoying the Early Summer Orchid" hosted by the Japan Amateurs Orchids Society (JAOS) at Sunshine City, Tokyo.

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156607527132981&set=pcb.10156607529172981&type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/masaaki.matsumoto.7/posts/10219540501402706

 

[Prisma]

On May 24th, Princess Hisako attended the 23rd Nippon Taiko Charity Concert at Sogetsu Hall in Minato, Tokyo. This year, the concert benefited BirdLife International which is Princess Hisako's patronage.

Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/hitomi.iwaoka.5/posts/1531890650275357

https://www.facebook.com/chika.tajika/posts/2115225138599870

On May 25th, Princess Hisako attended the 2nd "Ima No Africa" (Now Africa) festival at Zou no Hana Park in Yokohama.

Photos: mofa.go.jp
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1295724193927688&set=a.334618903371560&type=3&theater

https://twitter.com/x/status/1132162299513323520

 

[Prisma]

On May 21st, Princess Tsuguko and UNICEF Japan visited Sunayama Elementary School in Wakayama Prefecture. About 70 students in the 6th grade learned about difficulties children around the world face and UNICEF activities.

Source: https://rokaru.jp/news/44405, NHK video

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[Prisma]

On May 23rd, Princess Hisako attended the "Patricia Vlieg Concert 2019" at Min-on Music Museum in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The concert commemorates the 500th anniversary of Panama City's founding.

Photo:

https://www.facebook.com/MinOnConcertAssociation/posts/666306083813221

https://www.min-on.or.jp/topics/detail_1079_.html

 

[Prisma]

On May 22nd, Princess Hisako visited an exhibition celebrating 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Finland at the Embassy of Finland in Tokyo.

Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/FinnishEmbassyTokyo/posts/2654925694522040

More photos of Princess Hisako at the 2nd "Ima No Africa" (Now Africa) festival at Zou no Hana Park in Yokohama on May 25th.

Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/magicalkenyajapan/posts/1269030719921427

https://www.facebook.com/hiroshi.mashimo/posts/2955447877828825

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https://twitter.com/AmbassadorEstif/status/1132468387198595072
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Also on May 25th, Princess Hisako met pianist and composer Luis Saglie and pianist Meriette Saglie. The Saglies have 3 concerts "Chilean Encounters in Tokyo" on May 27, 28, and 30.

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/luis.saglie/posts/10156384075462291

 

[Prisma]

On May 29th, Princess Hisako visited the exhibition "Samurai Dandyism: The Pride of a Warrior, from Swords to Inro Medicine Cases" at Tokyo Fuji Art Museum in Hachioji City, Tokyo.

Photo:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1133973041086513152

 

[Prisma]

Attendance at the Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) Reception Hosted by Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado - The Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo

March 3, 2019: It was an honor for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to attend the Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) Reception hosted by Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado at her residence in Tokyo.

Each year on Girls' Day (March 3rd) a display of Heian Era Court dolls is put on display in homes across Japan as families pray for the health and growth of their daughters. Her Imperial Highness Takamado invited approximately 100 guests from all different aspects of Japanese society within her circle of familiarity, including Ambassadors and Their wives the Ambassadresses, to her residence for the intimate reception and showcase of her doll collection in honor of the day.

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Princess Hisako visited Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture June 1-2 to attend the 60th International Speech Contest in Japanese.

Photo: ipu-japan.ac.jp/news/70270/

Princess Hisako has been particularly busy lately although there's no photos:

June 3: dinner at Embassy of Hungary
June 5: Japan-China Youth Exchange seminar, reception and dinner
June 6: Prince Tomohito's 7th memorial anniversary (with Princess Tsuguko)
June 8: Prince Katsura's 5th memorial anniversary (with Princess Tsuguko)
June 9-10: visit Miyagi Prefecture for a football international friendly match between Japan and El Salvador
June 10: Ikebana International Tokyo Branch June Luncheon, Matsukata Collection Opening Ceremony for the 60th Anniversary of the National Museum of Western Art, dinner at the Croatian Ambassador's residence with Princess Tsuguko

On June 8th, Princess Hisako privately attended a Guarneri Del Gesu & Stradivari lecture given by Sota Nakazawa, chairman of Nippon Violin.

Photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/Byao1B8Aefq/

 

[Prisma]

On June 10th, Princess Hisako attended the opening ceremony of "Upon the 60th Anniversary of the NMWA - The Matsukata Collection: A One-Hundred-Year Odyssey" at the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo.

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2296380130441081&set=a.329003320512115&type=3

On June 11th, Princess Hisako attended the Marine Rescue Japan commendation ceremony at the Kaiun Club in Chiyoda, Tokyo. She is Honorary President of the Marine Rescue Japan.

Photo:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1138660998162706432

ETA: Princess Hisako's article and photos for 'Through the Lens', Fujingaho Magazine, May, 2019: Names of Birds | BirdLife

 

[Prisma]

On June 12th, Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko attended the opening ceremony of the Mashiko Yuwakan (formerly Nanma hotel) in Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture.

Emperor Emeritus Akihito was evacuated to the hotel from Tamozawa Imperial Villa during WWII. The 2nd floor room where he learned of Japan's surrender (Emperor Showa's Jewel Voice Broadcast) is now an exhibition called "The Gallery of Peace."

The hotel was originally located in Yumoto Onsen, in Oku-Nikko, Tochigi and later closed. The building was relocated to Mashiko in 1973, serving as an inn and events venue before being donated to the town in 2016. Mashiko spent about 200 million yen on maintenance and renovations. Now, renamed Mashiko Yuwakan, the building opened to the public on the 13th and offers 5 rooms.

Photos/video: NHK, NHK2, shimotsuke.co.jp, Sankei

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Princesses Hisako and Tsuguko also visited a pottery workshop during their visit to Tochigi Prefecture.
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Peace gallery opens in Tochigi hotel where Emperor Emeritus stayed during WWII - The Mainichi

From Sankei Imperial Weekly 594:
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