Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko Visit to Canada: July 3-14, 2009

[Mermaid1962]

What a wonderful experience, bweir. And thank-you so much for sharing your pictures.

 

[Marquesa d Yolombó]

Another coverage on the visit to the Ontario legislature by Their Majesties:

The Canadian Press: Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visit Ontario legislature

 

[mandyy]

I was able to go to the Richmond Olympic oval to see their Imperial Majesties on Friday July 10, 2009. Originally only people who had invitations were allowed to attend the ceremony and I actually didn't have one until a staff was nice enough to give 5 out to a few parties lined up behind some railings including me Below is a gallery of the best photos I took when they were there including pics of the invitation card. I also took a video of them when their motorcade left. Please enjoy

Gallery of The Emperor and Empress' Visit to the Oval



YouTube - Emperor Akihito & Empress Michiko of Japan leaving Olympic Oval

 

[Al_bina]

Thanks for photos and clip!
I wish I were in Canada to catch a glimpse of the Imperial couple. .

 

[queenofthelight]

Courtesy of Belga Gallery.

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko arrive to tour an Arctic climate change exhibit at Fisheries and Oceans Canada's Institute of Ocean Sciences in Sidney, B.C.(12/07/2009)

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[Marquesa d Yolombó]

I was able to go to the Richmond Olympic oval to see their Imperial Majesties on Friday July 10, 2009. Originally only people who had invitations were allowed to attend the ceremony and I actually didn't have one until a staff was nice enough to give 5 out to a few parties lined up behind some railings including me Below is a gallery of the best photos I took when they were there including pics of the invitation card. I also took a video of them when their motorcade left. Please enjoy

Gee!! You are all so lucky for being able to see Their Majesties! Great to hear your stories of this visit, you all. Please keep telling us

 

[Marsel]

mandyy, bweir you are so lucky! Thank you for the pictures, they are all wonderful!

Emperor Akihito praises Canada's culture

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited Canada's poorest neighbourhood yesterday (12.07.09).

The royal couple - whose 11-day tour of the country marks the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and Japan - were shown around the Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall by Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, who showed them pictures of the area's history.

He told them: "These are the oldest neighbourhoods that visitors settled in. Now, it's a very culturally diverse and dynamic neighbourhood. It's got a rich history."

 

[mandyy]

July 13, 2009.

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited University of British Columbia (UBC) and Nikkei Place today in Vancouver.

Pics from their visit to UBC's Museum of Anthropology and Nitobe memorial garden
AP photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
Reuters: 1, 2

Nikkei Place Visit (I really like the color of her majesties' kimono )
AP photos: 1,2
Reuters photos: 1,2

 

[Marquesa d Yolombó]

Indeed, Mandyy!! I also love the colour and the floral details in Her Majesty's kimono...

And I also like, from the pictures of Their Majesties in Nitobe, this pic of the Emperor:

Japanese Emperor Akihito walks under a tree during a tour of the Nitobe Memorial Garden at the University of British Columbia during a visit to Vancou | Foto - Yahoo! Noticias

 

[Mermaid1962]

Beautiful picture!

Indeed, Mandyy!! I also love the colour and the floral details in Her Majesty's kimono...

And I also like, from the pictures of Their Majesties in Nitobe, this pic of the Emperor:

Japanese Emperor Akihito walks under a tree during a tour of the Nitobe Memorial Garden at the University of British Columbia during a visit to Vancou | Foto - Yahoo! Noticias

 

[queenofthelight]

Japanese royals reminisce with old acquaintances on a trip down memory lane - hellomagazine.com (15/07/2009).

 

[Marquesa d Yolombó]

Coverage of japanese media on Their Majesties' returning home after their trip:

Imperial Couple return home after Big Island hula sendoff | The Japan Times Online

 

[Turkish Delight]

News Summary Royalblog.nl: Akihito & Michiko wrap up Canada visit

 

[Marquesa d Yolombó]

I believe this visit was a success for the Imperial Couple! Because of the memories, the events and the cheerful canadians...