Princess Kako & Prince Hisahito Current Events Part 3: October 2021 -

[Somebody]

She is really involved with the disabled. So not surprising to see her attending this event. I am sure it is appreciated by the Japanese disabled community (in many different forms). I wonder whether she will also take an active interest in the paralympic games.

[Prisma]

She attended the dance concert with her mother in 2017 and by herself in 2019.

I wonder about the Imperial family participation at the Olympics and Paralympics if the pandemic hadn't happened... I assume they would have attended like how they attend the National Sports Festival although I hoped they'd also present medals as some British royals did in 2012.


On June 14th, Princess Kako was appointed President of Japan Kōgei Association, succeeding her sister Mako Komuro who served from June 2016 to October 2021. The IHA reports Princess Kako is interested in Japanese crafts, including joining Mako's meetings with association officials 4 times. The association requested Kako's appointment.

From now on, as president, Princess Kako is expected to participate in activities such as selecting awards for the "Japanese Traditional Crafts Exhibition" sponsored by the association and attending the award ceremony from August to September. She already succeeded Mako's other patronage, Japan Tennis Association, last October.

Sources: Sankei, Jiji, NHK

[Prisma]

On June 29th, Princess Kako attended the 30th anniversary ceremony of the Japanese Breast Cancer Society at the Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. Her greeting mentioned the importance of self checks for early detection and regular examinations by specialists, hoping knowledge will be further disseminated and improve treatment outcomes. She was also impressed by detailed content such as the "Breast Cancer Practice Guidelines for Patients" prepared by the society.

This is Kako's 1st medical conference and 1st public activity outside Tokyo in 2 years and 9 months. About 60 specialists attended the ceremony. Her grandmother Empress Emerita Michiko had surgery for early stage breast cancer 3 years ago.

Photos: AP Images, Mainichi, Sankei, Jiji, FNN

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[Prisma]

Princess Kako visited Hokkaido Prefecture July 12-13 to attend the 39th National Urban Greening Fair in Eniwa City. After the ceremony on the 13th, she visited a street garden "Hanasanpo Street" and planted an Ezoyama cherry sapling. [Jiji]

The national fair is the central event of "Hokkaido Garden Festa" and its been 36 years since Hokkaido held a "Garden Festa." This is Kako's first regional visit in 3 years due to the pandemic. She mentioned her childhood memories of Hokkaido in her speech.

Photos: AP Images, Asahi, FNN

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[Prisma]

On July 22nd, Princess Kako visited Meiji Jingu in Shibuya, Tokyo to worship ahead of the 110th anniversary of Emperor Meiji's death on July 30. She arrived around 10am.

Photos: Mainichi, FNN, AP Images

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[Prisma]

Prince Hisahito will accompany his parents at the National High School Comprehensive Cultural Festival on July 31 in Tokyo.

The organizers requested his attendance at the opening ceremony, etc. and the Akishino household was able to respond. Prince Hisahito started summer vacation this week.

He watched the opening ceremony, which was held virtually, with his parents last year.

Source: https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/news_soc...000262560.html

[iceflower]

Princess Kako visited a camping site at a girl scout center in Nagano today, August 7:


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[Prisma]

Thanks! Princess Kako attended the Girl Scouts of Japan "100th Anniversary International Camp in Togakushi" in Nagano Prefecture. She listened to presentations on issues such as gender equality and lit a campfire in the evening. About 90 junior and senior high school scouts participated.

Princess Kako attended the Girl Scout camp in 2010 when she was 1st year student in high school, and her mother visited.

more galleries: Mainichi, Nikkansports, FNN includes 2010 photos, Asahi includes her parents Boy Scouts convention in Tokyo

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[Prisma]

It's already September 6 in Japan - Prince Hisahito turned 16.

Photos and video were taken on August 7 at Akasaka Estate. Prince Hisahito enjoys learning all subjects in high school. He joined the badminton team and is training for physical fitness and basic steps. At home, he continues researching dragonfly habitats and growing rice and vegetables. Prince Hisahito has an ongoing rice crossbreeding experiment. This summer, he grew okra and watermelon.

Photos/info: Asahi, Mainichi

Japan's Prince Hisahito, 2nd in line to throne, turns 16 - Kyodo News

Prince Hisahito, the nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to the Japanese imperial throne, turned 16 Tuesday after starting senior high school this spring.

The son of Crown Prince Fumihito graduated from Ochanomizu University Junior High School in March and entered a senior high school attached to the University of Tsukuba, also in Tokyo, the following month.

The senior high school, formally called Senior High School at Otsuka, the University of Tsukuba, is known for being a highly competitive educational institution.

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Prince Hisahito continues to be attracted to dragonflies, an interest he picked up during his elementary school years, and does related fieldwork on the grounds of Akasaka Estate, where he lives with his family, according to the Imperial Household Agency.

At school, he joined the badminton team.

During a three-day school excursion to the resort town of Tateshina, Nagano Prefecture, in late July, the prince practiced orienteering within the mountains and did some hiking on Mt. Tateshina, the agency said.

In the weeks leading up to his graduation from junior high school, the prince worked on a graduation performance with his classmates that included a choir concert and presentation of academic achievements.

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This the first time a royal birthday video includes audio. The IHA responded to news media, including TV stations, requesting audio.

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[Prinsara]

He's very comfortable being outside, isn't he? Hardly seems like a typical kid with their phone at all.

[Prisma]

On September 10th, Princess Kako attended the 39th National High School Sign Language Speech Contest at Yūrakuchō Asahi Hall in Chiyoda, Tokyo. Her greeting at the opening ceremony was about 6 minutes.

Photos: Mainichi, FNN

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[Prisma]

On September 14th, Princess Kako attended the 69th Traditional Crafts Exhibition, sponsored by Japan Kogei Association, at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in Chuo Ward, Tokyo. She selected a lacquer-finished bamboo flower basket for the President's Award. Princess Kako attended the award ceremony in the afternoon. She took over as patron of Japan Kogei Association after her sister Mako married.

Photos/info: Mainichi, AP Images, NHK, Sankei

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[Prisma]

Prince Hisahito will visit Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture alone for the first time on October 1, taking advantage of school holidays. He will also visit a special exhibition related to the shrine and Shosoin Treasures.
Sources: FNN, NTV

Prince Hisahito last visited Ise Jingu in 2013 with his parents and Princess Kako: Getty Image

Oooh, the weekly magazines and Emperor vs. Akishino fans will have much to discuss... October 1 is also Emperor Naruhito's first regional visit outside of Tokyo since the pandemic.

[iceflower]

Princess Kako attended a wheelchair basketball match in Tottori Prefecture today, September 24:


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[Prisma]

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Prince Hisahito will visit Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture alone for the first time on October 1, taking advantage of school holidays. He will also visit a special exhibition related to the shrine and Shosoin Treasures.
Sources: FNN, NTV

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Asahi clarifies the October 1 visit is private so it's not Prince Hisahito's first official solo activity.

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Princess Kako attended a wheelchair basketball match in Tottori Prefecture today, September 24:


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More galleries: Asahi, TBS

Princess Kako visited Tottori Prefecture September 24-25 for the 9th National High School Sign Language Performance Koshien. 15 teams from 12 prefectures participated. Afterwards, she met the winning team: 2nd-year student at Omiya Deaf Academy, Motoka Naritsuka (16), and 2nd-year student at Sakato Deaf Academy, Chisaki Kichise (16).

Day 2 photos: Asahi, Asahi2, Mainichi, FNN

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[Prisma]

On October 1st, Prince Hisahito privately visited Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture. After arriving around 2pm, he worshipped at the Outer and Inner Shrines (Gekū and Naikū). Afterwards, Prince Hisahito visited the Jingu Art Museum in Ise City to see a special exhibition of cultural assets related to Ise Jingu and Shosoin.

According to the IHA, he received an invitation to the the special exhibition and decided to visit privately on his school break.
Sources: TBS, NHK

Photos: FNN, Asahi, Getty

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TV Tokyo mentions Princess Aiko has yet to visit Ise Jingu after coming-of-age and has never visited by herself.

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[iceflower]

Princess Kako attended the Japan Deaf U-18 Athletics Championships at Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium in Tokyo today, October 1:


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[Prisma]

Thanks!

More content of Princess Kako at the 19th Japan Deaf Athletics Championships and 2nd Japan Deaf U18 Athletics Championships.

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[noc]

The family has such a commitment to service, it's wonderful

[eya]

Princess Kako visits Tokyo's Ariake Coliseum to watch the men's singles final at the Rakuten Japan Open tennis championships today 9 October

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