Princesses Mako, Kako and Prince Hisahito Current Events 1: July 2005 - April 2017


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wow! so exciting that mako is stepping up her activities and undertaking duties abroad on behalf of the emperor.
 
About 900 special guests attended the Convention Center CONMEBOL in Luque, where Princess Mako of Japan yesterday presided over the central act commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japanese immigration to our country started in 1936. The president, Horacio Cartes, attended the event.
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She wished prosperity for our country and advocated friendly relations and mutual understanding between the two countries will be enhanced more. "Many people have told me that the Japanese community here has won great confidence for their development and have made mutual activities," said the Princess to express its gratitude to the Paraguayan people.
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The president of the organizing committee of the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Japanese immigration, Hiromichi Maehara, highlighted the work of Japanese settlers were mainly dedicated to the cultivation of soybeans, corn, rice and wheat. Immigrants also introduced the famous Wagyu beef, originally from the Japanese livestock.

According to official data, about 10,000 Japanese are now settled in the country, including originating, descendants with roots in Japan now come to the fifth generation.
Photo and more info: Princesa Mako del Japón destaca aporte de los inmigrantes al desarrollo del país
 
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Thanks for the photos and vidoes of Princess Mako's visit to Paraguay!:flowers:
Princess Mako undertakes official engagement with her accustomed ease. On a different noted, she looked absolutely gorgeous in the furisode.
 
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On September 10th, Princess Mako visited the first Japanese settlement founded in 1936 by Dr. Kunito Miyasaka. She visited the Paraguayan Japanese center, memorial of the 80th anniversary, and a Japanese garden. The princess also met with Japanese immigrants and gave a speech of thanks to the thriving community. "It currently has about 6,000 inhabitants, mostly engaged in fruit and vegetable production, without neglecting traditional products."

Photo/info: Princesa Mako visitó primera colonia japonesa - Nacionales - ABC Color

On September 11th, Princess Mako visited a Japanese settlement Federico Chaves and in La Paz, Itapúa. She watched a traditional craft show, visited Japanese Association of Incarnation, met with immigrants and children, and admired local production.

A few of the first groups of immigrants attended the event. "For us, receiving a granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and greeting her is a great honor," said Shizuo Matumiya, 86, the longest of Japanese immigrants who arrived in Itapúa." Originally from Iwata, he arrived in 1955 with his family in the fourth group and only knew that Paraguay was "very large and had no sea".

Another immigrant, Ujie Naruko arrived when he was 13 years old in the first group in 1953 with his siblings. Princess Mako thanked the Paraguayan community for welcoming her compatriots and allowing them to integrate into the country's economic and social life.

Photos/info: Mako emociona a inmigrantes de Federico Chaves y admira la producción de La Paz - Edicion Impresa - ABC Color
Dio las gracias al pueblo paraguayo - Edicion Impresa - ABC Color

A charming video of Princess Mako with children at the Japanese school: fnn-news

On September 12th, Princess Mako "broke protocol" at her visit to the Jesuit Mission of Trinidad. She was extremely surprised and moved by the artistic presentation of Coro Mbya, that she decided to take extra time to shake hands with the Guaraní performers.
"The Princess expressed her happiness for having had the opportunity to hear the singing of the choir Mbya. We gave her our gratitude for her visit is very important," said the group's leader, Luis Cabral, who used the Guaraní [language] to express their excitement for Mako's visit, when she finished her tour of the Jesuit Mission.
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The Guaraní Jesuit Mission of the Holy Trinity of Paraná was founded in 1706. It is considered the largest and best architectural work built by the Jesuits in Guarani territory. Its buildings include homes Guaraní Indians bordering a central square, arches Roman style, the pulpit, the friezes of angels musicians, the bell tower and the courtyard of the cloister.
Photos and more:
HOY / Coro Mbya Guaraní cautiva a princesa Mako
Niños de comunidad indígena sorprenden a princesa de Japón

Lovely story. :flowers:
 
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On September 13th, Princess Mako traveled to another city founded by the Japanese, Yguazú and visited La Amistad, the museum Takumi, Agricultural cooperative Yguazú, and the Japanese Association. She shared lunch with Japanese immigrants and descendants, received a gift of bull wood, observed a Sakura tree planted by her grandfather then-Crown Prince in 1978, and toured the Yguazú Cooperative.

La Princesa emociona en Yguazú - Edición Impresa - ABC Color

Princess Mako's 7-day official visit concluded in the afternoon with a visit to the hydroelectric Itaipu Binacional plant, where she was accompanied by the company's CEO James Spalding, and Paraguayan and technical director, Jose Sanchez. She "wore a beautiful white dress with delicate lace ñandutí. The press officers of the delegation confirmed that it was the traditional Guarani embroidery, but could not determine whether the garment was a present or whether she acquired it."

Alteza japonesa admira Itaipú y concluye histórica visita oficial - Edición Impresa - ABC Color

The dress although I'm still looking for a close-up:
http://beta.diariovanguardia.com.py/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/calle-500x344.jpg

All of ABC Color's articles with the "princesa mako" tag
Princesa Mako en ABC Color

ETA: She also watched children's sumo wrestling on the 12th, see fnn-news video
 
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On September 21st, Princess Mako attended the traditional Japanese crafts exhibition and President Award ceremony at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi head office of Chuo-ku, Tokyo. She was appointed president of the Japanese craft organization in June.

Photo at Yomiuri

ETA: more photos at Sankei Imperial Weekly #453
 
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Princess Kako’s visit to Tottori Prefecture Sep. 24-25:
  • Aoyama Gosho Folk Museum (Gosho Aoyama is the author of the popular “Detective Conan” manga series)
  • Meeting with students the day before the competition at the venue, Tottori Junior College
  • The 3rd National High School Sign Language tournament and watched 20 teams’ performances
  • Tottori Nijisseiki Pear Museum
Photos/info: Asahi 1, Asahi 2, Asahi 3 (updated with full speech video and transcript)

Video of 9/24: www.news24.jp
ANN video of 9/25:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjvfHe7Oh90
 
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Princess Mako visited Iwate Prefecture October 7-9 to attend the 71st National Sports Festival and to encourage those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the recent typhoon No. 10. Her agenda included:
  • Attending cycling and wrestling competitions
  • Visit to Iwate Museum of Art in Morioka city
  • Meeting victims in Shohon Tsunami Disaster Prevention Center
  • Briefing about the reconstruction situation
Photo/info: iwate-np.co.jp, Yomiuri, Sankei
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqAgBdROhTI
 
Princess Mako visited Saga Prefecture October 21-22 for the 400th anniversary of founding Japanese porcelain. On the 21st, she visited a special exhibition of Kyushutojibunkakan and Izumiyama quarry. The next day, she attended the commemoration ceremony at Hiroshi Memorial Hall in Arita with about 360 people and living national treasure potter Inoue Yorozuni (87) gave a lecture.

Photo/info: saga-s.co.jp, chunichi.co.jp, saga-s.co.jp 2


Princess Mako celebrated her 25th birthday on October 23rd. Sankei article and photo gallery of her past year.

The customary birthday visit to Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko:
https://twitter.com/yoko4684/status/790037393243971585
 
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Princess Mako visited Saga Prefecture October 21-22 for the 400th anniversary of founding Japanese porcelain. On the 21st, she visited a special exhibition of Kyushutojibunkakan and Izumiyama quarry. The next day, she attended the commemoration ceremony at Hiroshi Memorial Hall in Arita with about 360 people and living national treasure potter Inoue Yorozuni (87) gave a lecture.

Photo/info: saga-s.co.jp, chunichi.co.jp, saga-s.co.jp 2
:previous: Photo of Princess Mako giving a speech at the 400th anniversary porcelain ceremony at Sankei Imperial Weekly #458

On October 29-30th, Princess Mako made her first visit to Tottori Prefecture. She visited support facilities for persons with disabilities and attended an exchange meeting in Yonago city. Mako also learned about the recovery efforts from the recent earthquake. Tomorrow, she will attend the People with Disabilities Art Festa 2016’s opening ceremony at Yonago Convention Center.

Photo: Asahi
 
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Here's another photo of her stay at Tottori Prefecture:

On October 30 Princess Mako viewed an art exhibition of handicapped people:


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On November 13th, Princess Kako attended the “38th junior high speech national convention” at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center in Shibuya, Tokyo. From 550,000 applicants, 12 junior high school students were selected to make their proposals. Topics included bullying, failed family, living with deafness, and career goals.

Photos/info: Sankei, Jiji, news24.jp video
 
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There are plans for Princess Mako to officially visit Bhutan next year at the end of May to early June. Weekend events and attending the opening ceremony of the flower exhibition began last year by King Wangchuck are being considered, along with courtesy calls to the King and Queen of Bhutan and a welcome dinner.

2016 marked the 30th anniversary of Japan-Bhutan diplomatic relations. CP Naruhito and the Akishino couple have visited Bhutan; when King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck visited Japan in 2011, the banquet was one of Princess Mako's first public duties after coming of age.

Source: NHK
 
I love the Japanese royaks and how they raise their kids. they find a great balance between private lives and duties for the non heirs. These girls are well educated, mako has a great job, and yet they also represent their grandparents. Certain royal families could learn something about utilizing junior royals like grandchildren, but still encouraging them into a private life, helping a balance. :flowers:
 
I love the Japanese royaks and how they raise their kids. they find a great balance between private lives and duties for the non heirs. These girls are well educated, mako has a great job, and yet they also represent their grandparents. Certain royal families could learn something about utilizing junior royals like grandchildren, but still encouraging them into a private life, helping a balance. :flowers:
Unlike "certain royal families" under the current Japanese Imperial Family Law, Princesses Mako and Kako will cease to be royal once they marry and will no longer represent anyone but themselves. They will be entirely private citizens. It's a good thing that they are being allowed to find jobs they enjoy outside of the palace.:flowers:
 
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Princess Mako helped to carry out the official draw ceremony ahead of the World Group Davis Cup tie between Japan and France at Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo on February 2:


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Princess Mako attended the Davis Cup again on February 4th for the first round doubles match.
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On April 24th, the IHA announced Princess Kako will be studying aboard at Leeds University in the UK from this September to next June. She applied to the ICU (International Christian University) study aboard exchange program last October and was accepted to Leeds in March. Course subjects are undecided although she is interested in psychology and art.

This will be Princess Kako’s 3rd visit to a foreign country. She experienced a homestay in the US for about a month when she attended Gakushuin University. Kako visited Thailand with her family on an unofficial visit in 2003.

Sources: Sankei, Asahi

ETA: English reports
Princess Kako to study abroad in England | Nippon TV NEWS24 JAPAN

Princess Kako to study in Britain at University of Leeds - The Mainichi

Princess Kako heading to University of Leeds in September | The Japan Times
 
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Vehicle carrying Princess Mako hits median strip, gets flat tire - The Mainichi
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According to the agency, around 6 p.m. on April 26, the 41-year-old driver of a car carrying Princess Mako made a right turn at an intersection in Chiyoda Ward, but the back right tire of the car scraped the median strip and was punctured. No one in the car suffered any injuries.

In November 2016, a van carrying Prince Akishino's son Prince Hisahito and his mother Princess Kiko rear-ended another vehicle. An Imperial Household Agency representative stated that the agency intends to increase emphasis on safe driving awareness among its employees.
 
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