Crown Prince Naruhito Current Events Part 1: July 2005 - December 2017


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On August 8th, CP Naruhito attended the 18th crystal growth international conference opening ceremony at the Nagoya Congress Center. The event is the only international conference to discuss crystal growth technology usage, such as semiconductors, and it was held in Japan for the first time in 15 years. The Crown Prince gave a speech in English and listened to a special keynote lecture by Professor Isamu Akasaki, who shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2014.

In the afternoon, he visited Atsuta Shrine and then arrived at Nagoya Station around 3:15pm, immediately after Emperor Akihito's speech, to return to Tokyo.

Atsuta shrine visit photo at: Jiji and additional info at Mainichi

CP Naruhito and his entourage at Nagoya Station.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_96cTtVTQfQ
 
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CP Naruhito's August 7-8th Aichi Prefecture agenda (...)
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It is just in the agenda what the Crown Prince will do at that day and people are flocking near the venues to see a glimpse from the royal. This happens in other monarchies too. To me this just looks like people walking on the street and suddenly and seeing a whole motorcade coming, so all the smartphones went out to film it. Apart from that enthusiast group, the rest of the street seem totally unaware of a VIP passing the street.
 
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Yes, I expected crowds near the train stations and venues. However, Kariya was a little surprising to me because it's between Nagoya and Anjo. From Facebook posts, there were definitely local or IHA staff ahead gathering crowds and handing out flags at various locations along the route.

One fan noted Atsuta Shrine is the traditional repository for the sword Kusanagi no Tsurugi, one of the Three Sacred Treasures of Japan, which are only seen by the Emperor and certain priests at enthronement ceremonies.

Anyway, more news clips of CP Naruhito's Aichi Prefecture visit and return to Tokyo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbpI09hLIOA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzm-EBSDW0U
 
Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito an unlikely critic of the monarchy - The Straits Times
Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito may be heir to one of the world's oldest monarchies, but he is not shy about knocking the institution he represents or his country's warring past.

The 56-year-old has levelled subtle yet unprecedented criticism at the monarchy, blaming the rigid lifestyle imposed on royals for a decade of stress-related illness suffered by his wife, who was once a high-flying diplomat.

And, like his popular father Akihito, the heir apparent has warned that Japan must not downplay its early 20th-century militarism and actions in World War II - remarks seen as a rebuke to the nationalist stance of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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On August 8th, CP Naruhito attended the 18th crystal growth international conference opening ceremony at the Nagoya Congress Center. The event is the only international conference to discuss crystal growth technology usage, such as semiconductors, and it was held in Japan for the first time in 15 years. The Crown Prince gave a speech in English and listened to a special keynote lecture by Professor Isamu Akasaki, who shared the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2014.
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IHA posted his speech here.
 
On October 4th, CP Naruhito met with Sheikh Hamad of Qatar (the Emir's cousin) at the Crown Prince residence.
Photo: nishinippon.co.jp

Also, the IHA has a few photos of CP Naruhito's solo activities for Q1 2016:

Jan 20: Your bow (volunteer labor Orchestra) (Crown Prince's Palace) and 2015 next-generation global leader business "Ship for World Youth Leaders" participation youth representative at Crown Prince's Palace [photo]

Jan 22: Gives lectures at Gakushuin Women's University International Cultural Exchange Department of "Japanese culture exercises II, IV", "International Communication exercises II, IV", "overseas training B" and joint class of the University Graduate School of International Cultural Exchange Graduate School [photo]

Mar 2: Meeting with Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (2015 Nihonmatsu, Komagane training camp 4th Corps dispatch members) (Crown Prince's Palace) [photo]

Mar 16: Your bow (volunteer labor Orchestra) (Crown Prince's Palace) and meeting with 2015 Fuji Scout chapter awarded representative scout (Crown Prince's Palace) [photo]

Mar 18: Meeting with 9th International Abilympic Japanese team (Crown Prince's Palace) [photo]
 
On October 5th, CP Naruhito attended the opera "Valkyrie" at the New National Theatre in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

Photos: Asahi
 
On October 8th, CP Naruhito visited Yamashiro Sports park in Uji to prune and fertilize cedar and cherry trees his parents planted in 1991. Later, he interacted with an android capable in conversation called ERICA at the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International (ATR).

Photos: Asahi

His convoy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENDsbHgoOPk

On October 9th, CP Naruhito attended the 40th National IkuTatsuki Festival ceremony in Hiyoshi forest in Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture. His greeting spoke about the importance of the forest, protecting the green, thanking predecessors for their efforts, and inheriting the work for the next generation.

About 4000 people attended the event and afterward, the Crown Prince visited the industrial complex “Kyoto new Koetsu village” and the manufacturing process of Kyoto sweets “Yatsuhashi” and “Hachikkyo” sweets.

Photos: Jiji, Yomiuri

His convoy traveling and arriving at Kyoto Station:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GihjNS29k5E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORfMx-1TA4U
ETA: CP Naruhito's arrival at Tokyo station
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45WkJjaVXNE
 
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On October 14th, CP Naruhito visited Yamanashi Prefecture. In the morning, he toured an exhibition on water quality and regional history in Hokuto city. In the afternoon, he toured Shingentsutsumi embankment Shingen Takeda built and viewed the traditional flood control method “sacred cow” in Kai City. The Crown Prince has long been interested in water issues.

Photos: Sankei, Jiji
 
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Crown Prince Naruhito in Iwate, today, October 21, on the first day of a three-day visit. He attended a pep rally of Iwate Prefecture para athletes ahead of the national para-sports championships:


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CP Naruhito attended the opening ceremony of the National Disability Sports tournament in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture on October 22nd. His speech included condolences to victims of typhoon No. 10. He also watched various competitions such as table tennis.

Photos/info: Asahi, Asahi 2, Mainichi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_QRGGyGips

ETA: Yomiuri reports about 3300 people from 47 prefectures and 20 ordinance-designated cities were in the entrance march, with about 7500 watching in the stands.
 
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On October 23rd, CP Naruhito concluded his visit to Iwate Prefecture. He watched basketball at the National Disability sports event in the morning in Ichinoseki. Later, CP Naruhito visited Heian era Chusonji Golden Hall and strolled the garden of Mōtsū-ji in Hiraizumi. Both temples and areas were designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2011.

CP Naruhito visited Mōtsū-ji on a junior high school trip in 1974.

Sources: news24.jp video, Mainichi

Twitter photos:
https://twitter.com/TENPA70mg/status/790008630988853248
https://twitter.com/yocchi_xyz/status/790024608665612288
https://twitter.com/yocchi_xyz/status/790097291528970241
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2CU4C0CRDI
ETA: CP Naruhito received an update on the reconstruction and typhoon No. 10 from Iwate Governor Takuya Tasso, and visited the Hanamaki city museum exhibition about people with disabilities.
Source: kahoku.co.jp
 
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On November 21st, CP Naruhito met with winners of the 38th Maternal and Child Health Awards.

Sankei Imperial Weekly #462 photos 9, 10, 11
 
On December 3rd, CP Naruhito attended a dinner lecture for the Japan Alpine Club at a hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo. About 480 people attended the dinner and this September, CP Naruhito contributed an essay to the club's journal.

Source: Sankei, www.mbs.jp video
 
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On December 11th, CP Naruhito played at a concert by Gakushuin OB Orchestra held at the Institute of Linguistics, Tokyo's Centennial Establishment Center. The performance of Struvinsky's "Fire Bird" lasted about 45 minutes. Princess Aiko watched from the audience. CP Naruhito also watched other performances such as Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake”.

Photos: JP Reuters, Sankei
 
On December 16th, IHA announced CP Naruhito will be honorary president of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Denmark diplomatic relations next year. Various memorial events will be planned in both countries; the "Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation between Japan and Denmark" was concluded in 1867. CP Frederik is the honorary president on the Danish side.

Sources: Mainichi, Jiji

I wonder if CP Naruhito will visit Denmark since the Danish CP couple already visited in 2015.
 
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IHA will send CP Naruhito to open the 8th Asian Winter Games in Hokkaido Prefecture on February 19th on behalf of the Emperor. A 3-day visit, February 18-20, is being planned. CP Masako's attendance at either the opening or closing ceremony (Feb. 26) will be determined later.

Originally, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko were to attend the opening ceremony as requested by the Games organizers, but the IHA reconsidered sending the elderly couple during the coldest season. Previously, CP Naruhito opened the 5th Asian Winter Games on behalf of the Emperor in 2003 when His Majesty was being treated for prostate cancer.

Another health consideration for the change is the Vietnam trip for Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko is also scheduled for February.

Sources: NHK, Jiji, Asahi
 
On January 25th, CP Naruhito met with youth representatives of 'Ship for World Youth Leaders' which trains the next generation through exchanges at home and abroad. There were participants from overseas, such as Canada and Brazil.

Source: Sankei Imperial Weekly #471 page 3
 
On February 3rd, CP Naruhito attended the 62nd National Youth Speech Competition’s award ceremony in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.

Video/photo: Mainichi

ETA: another photo at Sankei
 
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CP Naruhito will also attend the closing ceremony of the 8th Asian Winter Games. He will be in Sapporo February 18-20 for the opening and 26-27 for the closing. CP Masako's attendance remains unknown.
Source: Asahi

Prisma said:
On February 3rd, CP Naruhito attended the 62nd National Youth Speech Competition’s award ceremony in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.
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Correction: It was the National Youth Book Report Contest

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IHA doctors decided CP Masako will not accompany CP Naruhito to the Winter Asian Games opening ceremony. [Asahi]

CP Naruhito attended the 5th "Japanese Medical Association Red Beard Award" and reception on February 10th. The award honors physicians dedicated to community medical services and is sponsored by Nippon Medical Association, Nippon Medical Association, and Sankei Shimbun. About 20 medical students also attended the ceremony.

Sources: Sankei 1, Sankei 2 and photos 6-12 at Sankei Imperial Weekly #473
 
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CP Naruhito will temporarily take over the Emperor's national acts when Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visit Vietnam February 28 - March 6th. It will be Naruhito's 23rd time acting as substitute. An imperial deputy will hand over [duties] to the Crown Prince on February 27th.

Sources: Asahi, Mainichi
 
CP Naruhito's agenda for Sapporo:
  • 18th: arrival on civilian aircraft; meeting with stakeholders at hotel
  • 19th: visit Hokkaido museum in the morning, visit mammoth and Jomon period clay figure remains, attend opening ceremony of Asian Games in the afternoon
  • 20th: watch cross-country ski competitions, return to Tokyo on private aircraft in the afternoon
Source: JP Reuters

ETA: video of arrival and evening hotel event where CP Naruhito met with Vice President John Coates of the IOC and Sheikh Fahad Al-Sabah, President of the Olympic Council of Asia. He also received updates from the governor regarding last year’s typhoon recovery.

Photos: Sankei, Asahi, Yomiuri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGx-t2JKRq8
 
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