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#62
03-06-2006, 10:40 PM
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As said earlier, the elephants were a present from the government/people of Thailand on the occasion of Aiko's birth 4 years ago. The names of the elephants, when translated and combined, mean "rising sun", as a reference to Japan.
Here is a link on an article the elephants and Aiko's birth. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articl...22/ai_89564028 Finally, she was able to see her elephants! :) And this was her first time to visit a zoo!
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03-12-2006, 11:08 PM
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Japan's Princess Aiko, accompanied by her parents Crown Prince Naruhito, and Princess Masako, is greeted by Mickey and Minnie Mouse upon arrival at Tokyo DisneySea in Urayasu, east of Tokyo, Monday, March 13, 2006. The family spent a day touring the amusement park.
#1: AP #2: JIJI press #3: Yomiuri news #4: Mainichi news ANN news video- http://meta.cdn.yahoo-streaming.jp/c...1&media=wm300k TBS news video- http://meta.cdn.yahoo-streaming.jp/c...1&media=wm300k FNN news video- http://meta.cdn.yahoo-streaming.jp/c...1&media=wm300k Japan's four-year-old princess goes to Disneyland .......Aiko........ held her parents' hands as she was greeted by an entourage of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Aladdin and Jasmine. The young princess, wearing a pale blue coat, turned her face shyly to her mother, Crown Princess Masako, as Mickey Mouse leaned over to welcome Aiko with a hearty laugh, television footage showed. As regular visitors to Tokyo Disneyland snapped photos, Crown Prince Naruhito, wearing a casual red jacket, and his family headed on a tour of the theme park by miniature train.................... http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060313...y_060313045857 Crown prince, princess take Princess Aiko to Tokyo Disney Resort ................When the characters greeted Princess Aiko she appeared surprised and held on to her mother's hand..........On their tour of Tokyo Disney Sea, the family boarded a classic style bus usually reserved for attractions. Princess Aiko's friends and their families joined them on the visit. They were expected to visit Tokyo Disneyland, located next to Tokyo Disney Sea, on Monday afternoon. http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/nation...na012000c.html Yomiuri news says that Masako's sister Reiko(and probably her son) and Aiko's friends also join them on this visit. Japanese 4-yr-old princess gets taste of Magic Kingdom Last week, it was the zoo. On Monday, it was Disneyland.................Aiko.......... appeared a bit perplexed, if not scared, by the welcome she received by the Magic Kingdom's symbols, Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Dressed in a pale blue coat and grey trousers, Aiko shrank back and clung to her mother, Crown Princess Masako, when the characters approached to shake hands..................... http://uk.news.yahoo.com/13032006/32...c-kingdom.html Last edited by mandyy; 03-13-2006 at 08:34 PM. |
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03-12-2006, 11:24 PM
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She totally looked like she wanted to retreat in that picture where she's greeting Mickey and Minnie- is it me, or did her parents look like they were prodding her forward? I think the only benefit of being in the public eye is not having to worry about taking pictures- someone's always there to document this event or that one for you.
How does the agency that oversees the operations of the Imperial family plan for security at events? It must be difficult, logistically speaking, at a place like Tokyo Disney. |
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#65
03-12-2006, 11:26 PM
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aiko is a very beautiful girl. She look like a normal child not like a imperial princess.
Her parent are doing a great job with the little princess.
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#66
03-13-2006, 12:58 AM
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Japanese Imperial family, Crown Prince Naruhito, Crown Princess Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko are welcomed by Disney charactors upon arrival at Tokyo DisneySea in Urayasu, suburban of Tokyo, 13 March 2006. Four-year-old Japanese Princess Aiko, the only child of the crown prince, toured Tokyo Disneyland, with her parents hoping to give her some trappings of a normal childhood.
Below are larger photos from Polfoto     #1-8: Photos from Profimedia #9: AP Japanese princess meets Mickey Mouse under tight security ................About 1,000 police officers guarded her previously unannounced first excursion to the park, although most dressed casually so as not to ruin the outing for Aiko and other visitors, a police official said. "They dressed and acted as if they had been ordinary visitors," he said. About 55,000 people were at Tokyo DisneySea park as the family arrived to the entourage of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Aladdin and Jasmine. The three went later to the main area of Tokyo Disneyland.............. http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060313...BHNlYwNzc3JlbA-- Last edited by mandyy; 03-13-2006 at 07:48 PM. |
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03-13-2006, 01:59 AM
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Very Cute photos of the family.
I must admit that Princess Aiko is growing up fast. She looks tall and more cute to me. I am very happy to see the family in outings like this. I am even more amazed with Princess Masako. I loved the way she looked during the visit to Disneyland. She was happy and relaxed.
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03-13-2006, 10:23 AM
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Aiko make some new friends in Magic Kingdom
...............Aiko, who is due to start kindergarten in April, seemed a little unsure when the two characters came forward to shake her hand. The youngster shrunk back and clung to her mother's leg at first, but she soon regained her confidence and got into the swing of life inside the walls of the Magic Kingdom....................... http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty.../princessaiko/ Crown Princess Masako is snapped in a tender moment with her little girl Mickey welcomes the young royal to his 'Magic Kingdom Masako waves to well-wishers after she and her daughter boarded an open-sided bus to take a tour of the theme park. Japan princess visits Disneyland A potential heir to Japan's throne, Princess Aiko, has visited Tokyo Disneyland, in a bid to give her the same experiences as other children. Imperial Household officials said the princess was able to see what children her age get up to, as she prepares to start kindergarten in April. But the princess seemed slightly alarmed by the ordeal......................... http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/4801172.stm 4-year-old Princess Aiko taken to Tokyo Disneyland for 1st time .................The princess, looking rather surprised as she was greeted by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, enjoyed attractions in the parks and clapped her hands as Snow White and other Disney characters passed in front of her during a parade held in the Disneyland park...........The crown prince also took pictures of his daughter...................... http://asia.news.yahoo.com/060313/kyodo/d8ganc7g3.html A real princess in a magical kingdom http://www.asahi.com/english/Herald-...603140218.html Princess Aiko pays visit to Tokyo Disney Resort ............................The royal family arrived at Tokyo Disney Sea shortly before 11 a.m., along with Princess Masako's younger sister, Reiko Ikeda, and some of Princess Aiko's friends..................... http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national...14TDY03003.htm For a young Japanese princess, Disneyland is a rare taste of the real world FOR any child, Disneyland is a treat. For a young Japanese princess with the ultimate "fast pass", it is even better................... The Disney trip on Monday was the first time that four-year-old Princess Aiko had been to the Tokyo branch of the fun park, which is, incidentally, the world's busiest. Waits of 120 minutes or more can be avoided only with a "fast pass" that permits queue jumping....................... http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/...098463789.html Last edited by mandyy; 03-14-2006 at 03:18 PM. |
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03-13-2006, 12:22 PM
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Lovely pictures, Aiko is such an adorable little girl and it's great to see her together with Masako looking so incredibly happy and well!
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03-13-2006, 02:08 PM
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great photos! thanks for posted them.
Aiko is a loverly princess i hope she can be empress.
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#73
03-13-2006, 06:08 PM
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awww, what a great family! poor little aiko, she didn't seem to trust that man with the costume of mickey mouse...
it's great to see masako out and about, isn't it?
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03-13-2006, 10:42 PM
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Thank you for all the photos, links and thoughts. Seeing Aiko and her parents having fun at the park is great! I also hope to see more of Masako, even in unofficial outings.
Does anyone know what Aiko's day will be like when she starts kindergarten?
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03-13-2006, 11:30 PM
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It's wonderful to see Aiko and Masako out together and it's especially lovely to see Masako looking relax and happy.
HOwever, on a sepearte note, it's chilling to see the look of fear and confusion in Aiko when all the cameras are pointing at her and there are thousands of people waving and lining the street looking at her - i can't help feel sorry for little Aiko. It must be very tramatic for a 4yr old child. |
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03-14-2006, 12:41 AM
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