Princess Hisako Takamado and Family: News and Pictures


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Yes, it will be interesting to see how Princess Kako's public personality develops over time, or if the pressures of being the Akishino princesses manages to crush out any hint of individuality for Mako and Kako.

Princess Hisako as Mrs Bennet, only without the vulgarity and stupidity? I can see that :lol: I've also always wondered if part of her motivation is to get her daughters safely out of the clutches of the Imperial machine. She's intelligent enough to have recognized that after a certain point, the priority might be to have warm bodies to support the work of the Imperial family, and princesses leaving the family might be strongly discouraged--as I believe we see hints may be happening with Mako and Kako.

I'd love to hear the lecture, just as I would have loved to see the exhibit of the Takamado netsukes.
 
I think Princess Hisako is also a realist. The Imperial House Law is what it is and even if female branches are allowed eventually, any change will most likely exclude the Mikasa and Takamado branches, or be too late for her daughters to continue the Takamado branch.

Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary has an outline for Princess Takamado's informal Canada visit.
The Princess will travel across the country during her visit. She will visit Toronto between August 23rd and 26th, Ottawa between August 26th and 27th, Charlottetown between August 27th and 29th, Edmonton between August 29th and 31st and Vancouver and Victoria between August 31st and September 1st.
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On August 17th, Princess Hisako attended the opening ceremony of the Olympics field hockey stadium at Oi Wharf Central Seaside Park in Tokyo.

Photos: Asahi
https://www.sankei.com/images/news/190817/lif1908170021-p1.jpg
https://twitter.com/x/status/1162696881912180738

FIH launches "Gift of Hockey" campaign

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Screenshots:
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On August 18th, Princess Hisako attended Takamadonomiya Cup 39th All Japan School Children's Rubber Baseball Tournament at Meiji Jingu Stadium in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Photo: https://tetsudo-ch.com/9610139.html
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Princess Hisako at 0:00 and 2:43 in video below:
ETA: On August 19th, Princess Hisako attended the "Thai textile exhibition and fashion show" hosted by the Thai Embassy at Tokyo National Museum.

Photos:
https://www.facebook.com/pattamy.sekanandana/posts/10156434302198730
https://www.facebook.com/maki.shima2/posts/1636280613172690
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On August 24th, Princess Hisako attended the 2019 Japan Festival Canada in Mississauga, Ontario.

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ETA: Princess Hisako attended a special lunch with Mayor Bonnie Crombie, members of Mississauga Friendship Association, and others.

Photos:
https://www.facebook.com/mississaugatwincity/posts/2980929091977039

Princess Hisako's speech at the festival
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10157279278136578
 
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More photos of Princess Hisako at the Takamadonomiya Cup 39th All Japan School Children's Rubber Baseball on August 18-19. She attended the opening ceremony and first match.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1VI3t5J4r1/

On August 25th, Princess Hisako met Elizabeth Dowdeswell, the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1166042139970678784
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On August 26th, Princess Hisako visited the Supreme Court of Canada.
https://twitter.com/x/status/1166069143575175168

... at Mitsugi Kikuchi's art exhibition at the Embassy of Japan in Ottawa.
https://twitter.com/x/status/1166121242002370563

Princess Hisako visited the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) and Roger Neilson House. "The princess toured the cardiology clinic and Roger Neilson House where she presented the children with a Senbazuru (1000 paper cranes) and read a story to the children."
Photos: https://www.facebook.com/Mirai.Kushida/posts/2449408431944748
https://www.facebook.com/CHEOkids/photos/a.86312824239/10158101673929240/?type=3&theater
https://twitter.com/AlexMunter_/status/1166356830571978757
https://twitter.com/AlexMunter_/status/1166434752796250113

Later, she attended a gathering at the Ambassador of Japan's residence in Ottawa.
Photos: https://twitter.com/MsGabrielle/status/1166381502847995906
https://www.facebook.com/realestate...416511925686/2555153104552012/?type=3&theater
 
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On August 27th, Princess Hisako visited Governor General Julie Payette at Rideau Hall.

Photos:
https://www.facebook.com/GGJuliePayette/posts/3256188167739830
https://twitter.com/x/status/1166418816064270337

ETA: she visited the Canadian Museum of History and toured the Japanese Zen Garden she opened with her husband Prince Takamado in 1995.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1166446338059493378

Arrival at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

Princess Takamado of Japan arrives on P.E.I. | CBC News
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The princess is the international patron of the Lucy Maud Montgomery Institute and will take part in the official opening of the new Montgomery Park and Green Gables Visitor Centre.

Cora MacDonald, an Island taxi driver, said she was parked outside the Charlottetown Airport in a line of taxis when a security guard informed her the princess would be landing.

MacDonald left her post outside the airport and sat on a bench inside and said she was excited to see the princess land.

"I wanted to see a real princess, I never seen one before," MacDonald said, adding the idea of a princess visiting P.E.I. is kind of romantic.

While Princess Takamado is on the Island she will be visiting UPEI and touring Sekisui Diagnostics.
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https://twitter.com/x/status/1166468378749546496
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On August 28th, Princess Hisako attended the opening of the new Montgomery Park in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island.

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https://www.facebook.com/kenwrite/posts/10157424905914002
https://www.facebook.com/kathie.sulis/posts/10156606261406818
https://www.facebook.com/CavendishBeach/posts/2374845219299511
https://www.facebook.com/groups/weloveprinceedwardisland/permalink/2372925452826900/
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10157593106507427&id=747142426
https://www.facebook.com/SculptorNathanScott/posts/2447284355332069

Video/article: Japanese princess visits P.E.I., praises 'Anne of Green Gables' | CTV News
[...] “The novels of Ms. Montgomery have managed to capture the imagination of so many people around the world and Anne of Green Gables has continued to give hope and encouragement to many,” the princess told gathered dignitaries.

“Today when the world is subject to so much divisiveness this homage to Lucy Maud Montogomery is most timely and relevant. Although we differ ‘physically,’ Canada and Japan are indeed kindred spirits.”

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“I had the pleasure of attending a performance of Anne of Green Gables and I watched how everyone in the audience was enthralled by the performance,” Princess Takamodo added.

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Canada and Japan are 'kindred spirits,' says Princess Takamado | CBC News
 
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With the inclusion of meetings highlighting Canadian government, the arts, children's welfare, history, and cultural exchange, this unofficial visit appears more developed than many official visits!

Prisma said:
Princess Takamado of Japan arrives on P.E.I. | CBC News
"I wanted to see a real princess, I never seen one before," MacDonald said, adding the idea of a princess visiting P.E.I. is kind of romantic.
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Prisma said:
Canada and Japan are 'kindred spirits,' says Princess Takamado | CBC News

“Today when the world is subject to so much divisiveness this homage to Lucy Maud Montogomery is most timely and relevant. Although we differ ‘physically,’ Canada and Japan are indeed kindred spirits.”
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To think that a quiet visit from a princess or a beloved book can affirm the affinity between two distant countries. Is anyone familiar with what key values or traditions are shared between the cultures of Japan and Canada?
 
On August 24th, Princess Hisako attended a gala at the Royal Ontario Museum celebrating the 90th anniversary of Japan-Canada diplomatic relations, the 35th anniversary of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, and the 30th anniversary of The Japan Society.

Flickr album

https://twitter.com/x/status/1167202491592794113

On August 29th, Princess Hisako attended the opening of Green Gables Heritage Place at Prince Edward Island National Park in Cavendish.

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https://twitter.com/kubikGlobal/status/1167429273432539136
 
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On August 30th, Princess Hisako gave lecture about Netsuke at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

Princess Takamado of Japan visits Edmonton in cross-country tour | Edmonton Journal
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Her visit also coincides with the 15th anniversary of the Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research at the U of A, named after her late husband. The couple met at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo and Prince Takamado studied at Queen’s University, the start of a “deep affinity” for Canada for both.

The university also awarded the princess an honorary law degree in 2004.

U of A Dean of Arts Lesley Cormack said the support of the princess and her husband is an important part of bringing “the world to our campus and our campus to the world.”

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Afterwards, Princess Takamado delivered a lecture on her PhD topic, Netsuke traditional carvings, to a crowd of community members and dignitaries — including Alberta Lt.-Gov. Lois Mitchell and the Japanese Consul General in Calgary Shigenobu Kobayashi — at the faculty club on campus.

“I hope that (the visit) will bring that visibility, that it will help us renew our relationship with the princess and our Japanese partners, and that we will come up with some more interesting new projects to work on together,” said Cormack.
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A royal visit for the University of Alberta | CTV News

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https://twitter.com/LeelaAheer/status/1167833168650461186
https://twitter.com/PTJCUA1/status/1167850232756854784

ETA: Princess Takamado of Japan visits U of A - The Gateway
[...] During her lecture, Princess Takamado explained the different Netsuke statues and how their intricacy attracted western collectors.

“The Netsuke, though tiny in size, played as goodwill ambassadors, tying the West and Japan.”

First-year international and visiting student certificate program participant Shingo Murata remarked on how he had to travel across the world for a chance to see Princess Takamado.

“I’m proud of Japan. In Japan I can’t meet her, but here I can meet her so I feel happy,” he said.

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Lesley Cormack, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, said the university has shared an “intimate connection” with the princess since she received her honorary degree in law in 2004.

“The princess, who is an alumnus of the university, contributes and guides the [Prince Takamado] Centre’s initiatives,” she said. “The princess’ interests help shape the initiatives, mainly encouraging students to learn Japanese, but also other connections we share with Japanese institutions.”

Cormack said the U of A works closely with 39 partner institutions in Japan for research, student exchanges, and international learning opportunities.

“We have a good network with other Japanese universities… because of our relationships with the princess,” Cormack said.
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On August 31st, Princess Hisako attended the Nikkei Matsuri Festival in Burnaby, British Columbia.

Japanese princess visits Burnaby festival | CTV News (includes video)
[...] "Matsuri festivals are held all over Japan and some of the histories go back for absolutely centuries," Princess Takamado said to the crowd. "Though the matsuri around the world differ in many ways, they all share the fact that they bring people together in a celebration of life."

The princess also took time to reflect on her visit so far and the importance of her country's "friendly relationship" with Canada.

"My late, Canadian-educated husband often spoke about Canada's mosaic culture and how we should try to create more such societies worldwide," she said. "Today, when we see so much divisiveness it becomes even more evident that the basis of human society is about inclusion and thrives on communities getting together." [...]
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Photos: 2019 Nikkei Matsuri Facebook album
https://twitter.com/x/status/1167955812397928450
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https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10218067579654477&set=a.2027780807603&type=3
https://www.instagram.com/p/B12iqjuHNOK/

ETA: Princess Hisako visited Camosun College in the evening.
https://twitter.com/x/status/1168052271675924481
https://twitter.com/x/status/1168194676223922176
 
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More photos of Princess Hisako in Canada.

https://www.facebook.com/david.byng.1/posts/10156500259775911
https://www.facebook.com/ChefCastroFineCatering/photos/a.331414830243467/2627347703983490

Apparently, the IHA had to approve photos before people could share them on Facebook.
"Jacqueline’s photos with the Japanese royals (Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado and her entourage)when she performed to them finally got approved by the Imperial Household Agency and released..."
https://www.facebook.com/jendiau/posts/10162624013725571
 
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On September 12th, Princess Hisako attended the reopening of Hotel Okura Tokyo's main building after 4 years of construction. The famed hotel has been renamed "The Okura Tokyo" and features 2 towers: 17-story Heritage Wing and 41-story Prestige Tower.

Photos:
https://www.facebook.com/satsuki.izumi.77/posts/2477263982365953
https://img.kyodonews.net/english/public/images/posts/e082e12f2c811b4ec39ed316c94a39d2/photo_l.jpg

Renovated luxury hotel The Okura Tokyo opens ahead of Olympics - Kyodo News+

NHK video
 
Princess Tsuguko will visit Switzerland September 25-29 for workshops organized by UNICEF headquarters.
Sources: Sankei, Jiji

ANN video includes Princess Hisako at the opening of The Okura Tokyo. She was welcomed as the first guest.
 
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More photos of Princess Hisako's visit to in Edmonton, Alberta August 29-31

Thank you Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary! :D

Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado Visit to Edmonton : Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary (includes photos)
[...] After visiting the Prince Takamado Japan Centre at the University of Alberta and meeting with the Japan Centre's board members, many attended the lecture given by Her Imperial Highness about Netsuke (miniature sculptures invented in the 17th-century) hosted by the university.

Later that day, Her Imperial Highness visited McConnell Place North, an assisted-living facility, and met with Japanese nationals, as well as those of Japanese descent. In the evening, she attended a dinner hosted by Alberta Lieutenant Governor Lois Mitchell.
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Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary: Facebook album

Also, they tweeted!
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https://twitter.com/CGJCalgary/status/1172642635720212480
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:previous: And thank you for locating the photos and information from the many various sources! (It would be nice if the IHA would do the same ...)

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Apparently, the IHA had to approve photos before people could share them on Facebook.
"Jacqueline’s photos with the Japanese royals (Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado and her entourage)when she performed to them finally got approved by the Imperial Household Agency and released..."
https://www.facebook.com/jendiau/posts/10162624013725571
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The IHA has the authority to preapprove photos taken by private citizens even when abroad? That seems a bit overbearing, but perhaps there is something I am missing.
 
Princess Hisako visited Iwate Prefecture September 21-22 for the opening of the Great East Japan Earthquake Tsunami Museum (nicknamed "Iwate TSUNAMI Memorial") at Takada Matsubara Tsunami Reconstruction Memorial Park in Rikuzentakata City. The museum displays about 150 items collected from 12 coastal towns in addition to photographs and panels, with the theme of "Protecting lives and living with the sea and the earth."

Roadside station "Takata Matsubara" also opened.

NHK video, fnn.jp video

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Recently, Princess Hisako was spotted bird watching at Takatoyama Park in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Photos:
https://www.facebook.com/kiyoshi.ushijima.3/posts/2449334525158180

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:previous: Princess Hisako visited Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture September 18-19 for BirdLife International and J-League Bird Society environmental activities. Football club Giravanz Kitakyushu has been supporting tideland cleaning with an elementary school.

Photos: https://tokyo.birdlife.org/archives/news/17921


Princess Hisako visited Gifu Prefecture September 23-24 for the 2019 Japan Sports Masters Tournament, a sporting event for athletes over the age of 35. On the 23rd, she attended the opening ceremony and visited a pool for the disabled. On the 24th, Princess Hisako attended the women's softball final in Ibigawa and a volleyball competition in Yamagata.

Photos: gifu-np.co.jp 1, gifu-np.co.jp 2, Asahi

https://twitter.com/x/status/1176669117899792384
 
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:previous: Looks like it was a 4-day visit to Gifu Prefecture? On September 26th, Princess Hisako attended a ceremony marking the 130th anniversary of the Japanese Red Cross Society Gifu Prefecture Branch.

Photos:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2384392798446846&id=100006284464754

Edmonton Japanese Community Association has an article about Princess Hisako's Netsuke lecture when she visited Canada. Page 6 of September - October PDF
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Netsuke are small toggles, made of many materials such as wood, ivory or ceramics. They were originally vital to anchor sagemono, a hanging object such as a tobacco pouch, from the obi (belt) of a man’s kimono, since the traditional Japanese garment had no pockets. As many Japanese moved to western dress after the 1868 restoration of the Meiji and the opening of the country to the world, these tiny works of art (always having two holes, to attach the sagemono cord) lost their utilitarian purpose. But they then took on a completely new role, as easily transportable works of art to feed the growing western fascination with everything Japanese. [....]

[...] The earliest examples presented by Her Imperial Highness were shaped as round disks with relatively low relief carving – so as not to catch and damage the cloth. She traced the evolution of the use and styles of netsuke through many period paintings and artworks, used by scholars as dating tools. Over time, netsuke became more and more elaborately carved with fine detail. Animals, birds, zodiac figures and ghosts all became popular subjects, providing, as Her Imperial Highness noted, “a gateway into Japanese mythology.”

At the end of her lecture, Her Imperial Highness took questions from the audience, giving detailed answers that only hinted at her obvious depth of knowledge on the topic. But she also revealed interesting personal stories, such as the fact that it was she who first introduced her late husband to netsuke, and that his first gift to her before they were married was in fact, a netsuke.
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ETA: Found a photo of Princess Tsuguko with Swedish politician Ann Linde during King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia's visit to Japan in April 2018.

https://www.facebook.com/annlindepo...159073286331/1002148103287428/?type=3&theater
 
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On July 12th, Princess Hisako attended the reception of the 2019 Tokyo Camera Club Photo Exhibition at Hikarie Hall in Shibuya, Tokyo.

https://tokyocameraclub.com/special/exhibition_2019/report_tcc_reception.html

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On September 28th, Princess Hisako attended the 27th Regional Traditional Performing Arts National Convention in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture.

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/2526114115...239240463549/1430235397130600/?type=3&theater
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2440661482890017&id=100008385664082
https://www.facebook.com/temk.family/posts/1100411750162500

https://twitter.com/x/status/1178107135323856896

She attended a reception and dinner with the governor of Nara Prefecture.
https://twitter.com/x/status/1178107070454714368
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https://twitter.com/tsubutani/status/1178107253934579712
https://twitter.com/tsubutani/status/1178107377624600576

Princess Hisako will visit Ibaraki Prefecture October 1-2 for the 74th National Sports Festival.

Oct 1: lunch at Shirosato Town center
Oct 2: weightlifting in Takahagi City

Sources:
www.town.shirosato.lg.jp
www.city.takahagi.ibaraki.jp
 
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Correction: Princess Hisako visits Ibaraki Prefecture for 3 days (September 30 - October 2) for the 74th National Sports Festival.
Source: www.city.hitachinaka.lg.jp

On September 25th, Princess Hisako gave a lecture and attended the general meeting of the Asiatic Society of Japan (ASJ) hosted by the Ambassador of Afghanistan at the Embassy in Tokyo. She also viewed a photo exhibition about the 100th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence.

Photos: The Asiatic Society of Japan, Inc.’s (ASJ) General Meeting and Lecture by Honorary Patron, Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado - The Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo
[...] It was an honor and a pleasure for H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bashir Mohabbat to allow the Asiatic Society of Japan, Inc. to host their General Meeting as well as a special lecture by Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Tokyo, Japan.

[...] Following the lecture, H.E. Dr. Mohabbat had the pleasure of introducing Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado to the historical photo exhibit on display at the embassy chronicling the 100th Anniversary of the Restoration of Independence; from the early start by His Royal Highness King Ghazi Amanullah Khan and through to the current leaders of the National Unity Government, H.E. President Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and H.E. Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah. [...]
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Princess Hisako's busy schedule. I feel tired just looking at it...

9/18-19: Fukuoka Prefecture for BirdLife International & J-League
9/21-22: Iwate for tsunami memorial & museum
9/23-24: Gifu for Japan Sports Masters
9/25: Tokyo for ASJ lecture & meeting
9/26: Gifu for 130th Red Cross branch anniversary
9/28-29: Nara for cultural convention
9/30-10/2: Ibaraki for National Sports Festival
 
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On September 29th, Princess Hisako attended K-POP Secret Concert during Day 2 of the 11th Japan-Korea Exchange Festival in Tokyo.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1179622235071381504

Princess Hisako visited Ibaraki Prefecture September 30-October 2 for the 74th National Sports Festival. She also visited Mito City's football team Hollyhock.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1178924147130298369
https://twitter.com/x/status/1179186817649668096

Princess Tsuguko visited Ibaraki Prefecture October 4-5 for the 74th National Sports Festival. She seems popular. I've found the most photos of her visit compared to Hisako, Akiko, and Yoko. (Not counting Naruhito, Masako, and Akishino family since they usually get media coverage)
Oct 4: softball in Kasama, climbing in Hokota
Oct 5: handball in Jōsō, e-Sports in Tsukuba

Sources: Kyodo, city.kasama.lg.jp

Photos of Oct 4:
https://www.facebook.com/kasama.city/posts/2713401588710973
https://www.facebook.com/katsuyuki.uchioke/posts/2216877441773985

https://twitter.com/_aurola_/status/1179944697113899009
https://twitter.com/ibaraki_kasama/status/1180052536029396992
https://twitter.com/_KOGAUmpire_/status/1180084097160380416

Photos of Oct 5:
https://twitter.com/takezo4313/status/1180468269297229829
 
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In September, Princess Hisako opened the "Masterpieces from the Musée de l’Orangerie, Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume Collection" exhibition at the Yokohama Museum of Art in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Photos:
https://www.facebook.com/chisato.kaneda.73/posts/2465599793518311
https://kobalog.jp/burart/2019/09/orangerie2019/

* The exhibition opened to public on September 21 so the opening ceremony/vernissage was probably the day before.

ETA: Princess Hisako's speech at the 16th Japan Football Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on September 10th.

Mr. NISHINO Akira, Mr. OKADA Takeshi, and Mr. SASAKI Norio inducted into the Japan Football Hall of Fame - The 16th selection of Japan Football Hall of Fame inductees | Japan Football Association
I would like to truly congratulate Mr. NISHINO Akira, Mr. OKADA Takeshi, and Mr. SASAKI Norio for their induction to the Japan Football Hall of Fame. Mr. NISHINO and Mr. OKADA were the coaches of the “Japan National Team,” while Mr. SASAKI was the coach of the “Nadeshiko Japan.” A national team coach must assemble individual talents to build a team, analyse opposing teams within a limited time, construct the team strategy, and make decisions on how to approach each match. I can only begin to fathom the pressure they endure while taking responsibility to lead the team that represents Japan. However, these three individuals have overcome that pressure. I believe that it is no longer a dream to see Japan rise as champions at the FIFA World Cup someday. I am also looking forward to seeing a Japanese coach being offered with a coaching position for the national team of football powerhouses in Europe and South America. I sincerely hope that the induction of these three individuals can motivate variety of people and help energise the Japanese football community.
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On October 8th, Princess Hisako attended the opening reception and award ceremony for the 22nd Annual Japan through Diplomats' Eyes photo exhibition. This year's theme was "Reflections on the Heisei Era."
Award winners were from Venezuela, North Macedonia, Thailand, Nepal, Zambia, Lebanon, and Vatican Embassies. 62 diplomats from 44 countries’ embassies participated.
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Photos:
https://www.facebook.com/edward.levinson/posts/10219746758315077
 
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