Danish Crown Princely Couple Business Visit to Japan: October 8-12, 2017


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Day 2 has begun ?

F&M have left Tokyo to visit Kanazawa, so lot’s of traveling time today and thus some exciting events, but only “three” today.

Guided tour through Kenrokuen
12:35 pm
The Crown Prince Couple participates in a guided tour through Kenrokuen, one of Japan's three landlords. On the guided tour, the Crown Prince couple will see the most iconic parts of the garden such as Japan's oldest fountain and the famous two-legged stone lakes.

First blurry pictures
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Beautiful picture of Mary from the ECCO Walkathon :)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BZ-mj2pDU0b/

Gallery from Day 1:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Kronpri...42/photos/?tab=album&album_id=748522915335127

Feature in the TV2 News this morning from today's event.
Very nice pictures of the couple and beautiful landscape.
And Mary beautifully dressed in a Japanese inspired white lace dress and flower in her hair.
 
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And a BB video: VIDEO: Mary og Frederik nyder hinanden i Japan | BILLED-BLADET

In the beginning the omnipresent Ulrik Ulriksen remarks that they started their visit to Japan on their engagement day, how was that celebrated?
Frederik responds that they were on the job, and that's fine.

The next couple of minutes is a review of todays events.
then we return to our reporter.
UU asks how it is to be on the job together abroad.
M: "It's always a great pleasure".
F: "It's great to be two and share both delights and challenges. That's what's good about this. But of course the best part is being together".
M: "And then we get to see each other a lot. So that's nice".
 
Roskilde said:
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Gallery from Day 1:
https://www.facebook.com/pg/Kronpri...42/photos/?tab=album&album_id=748522915335127
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a nice gallery! Mary with babies is beautiful
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they both seem to have a great time at the Walkathon
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another gallery from day 1 festivals
https://www.facebook.com/pg/ECCO.JAPAN/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1882554151773324


Roskilde said:
The DRF has shared a charming pictures of Frederik & Mary under the "Swimming Pool Illusion" :D
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaBjwd_gKDQ/?hl=da&taken-by=detdanskekongehus

Mary looks simply stunning today!
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Indeed!
the second picture of Frederik about to step into the pool is wonderful!
https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.ne...=6c32177efa436d131b975df68a1b58a0&oe=5A753286

Another gallery from day 2 and day 1
SE BILLEDERNE: Kronprinsparret på besøg i Japan
beautiful photo
http://kendte.dk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/20171009-115918-L-1000x665we-610x406.jpg

another video

from Denmark's embassy in Japan
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaB2FksjagF/?taken-by=denmarkembassyjapan
at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Museum , the exhibition "Everyday Life - Signs of Awareness" honors Danish and Japanese crafts traditions and exhibits more than 130 Danish design objects created by both Danish and Japanese designers.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaB0JNJg_pb/?taken-by=rojardeparis

both are in top form and very friendly with all, (Frederik's hand ;))
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaBiYgWgvYu/?taken-by=yayoisawada
 
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Frederik’s hand always wanders to the same place ;)
https://previews.rexfeatures.com/pr...d709bea3c7c005b90a9a0ac45fb2018af71f6e6750ea0

Day 3 has started

Visit to Funabashi Andersen Park
The Crown Princess visits Funabashi Andersen Park and is received upon arrival by Funabashi mayor Mr. Toru Matsudo.

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Visits at Higashi-Matsushima
The Crown Prince visited Higashi-Matsushima in 2011 after the tsunami.

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Day 3

Frederik visiting Higashi-Matushim, the area hit by the 2011 Tsunami. More about his past visit and current stop. How emotional
Tilbage til Higashi-Matsushima | Kongehuset
photos visiting the school
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DLwweWeVAAAadbz.jpg
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https://twitter.com/x/status/917731169394761728
https://twitter.com/x/status/917653698733424641
what a welcome
https://twitter.com/x/status/917653569553145856
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DLwweWmUIAcLDbg.jpg
video
http://www.billedbladet.dk/kongelig...ik-moedte-gamle-venner-i-tsunami-ramt-omraade

“Denmark Calligraphy” exhibition
http://kongehuset.dk/sites/default/files/styles/slideshow/public/jp7.png?itok=xQh2UP-9
https://twitter.com/x/status/917653814303272961
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaEGOoVAE50/?taken-by=detdanskekongehus

The Crown Prince visits Earthquake Memorial Park and remembers the victims of the earthquake on March 11, 2011. The Crown is still being built, and The Crown Prince will receive a short status report about the project.
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VIDEO: H.K.H. Kronprinsen besøger Higashi-Matsushima | Kongehuset
https://www.facebook.com/detdanskekongehus/videos/561277037544215/

Mary - day 3, Nordic Fair in H.C. Andersen Park and Children's Museum
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The Crown Prince Couple were joined by the Crown Prince of Japan on the visti to Japan's National Archives
The Crown Prince Couple visit Japan’s National Archive to see the exhibition “Japan and Denmark: Valuable Records of the Historical Relation”, which was created in cooperation with the Danish National Archives. The exhibition consists of more than 80 valuable documents and historically preserved materials, all of which document the 150 years of diplomatic relations between Denmark and Japan. Among other things, the exhibition documents the first royal visit between the two nations in 1886, when Prince Fushimi visited Denmark.
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Some of the people Frederik met is an elderly couple, whose house was destroyed after the tsunami.
That was shortly after the tsunami, while the couple still lived in a communal shelter.
Now, several years later, the entire neighborhood has been resettled in a brand new neighborhood - in new houses, complete with roughly the same neighbors. (The sense of community is strong in Japan, so relocating entire neighborhoods as a bulk, is considered much more important than in most other countries. It's important for the individual harmony of people as well as the neighborhood as a whole).
The husband has admitted to having psychological problems after the tsunami - no wonder!
Frederik recognized them at once, when he saw them and became a warm reunion.

Each year, Frederik symbolically receive a bag of locally grown rice as a token of the appreciation people feel towards his visit and for him keeping in tough, because Frederik has over time followed the rebuilding and resettling process.
So Frederik has a following who can only be compared to Greenland - and certain parts of California - in regards to their personal devotion towards him.
 
Muhler said:
Some of the people Frederik met is an elderly couple, whose house was destroyed after the tsunami.
That was shortly after the tsunami, while the couple still lived in a communal shelter.
Now, several years later, the entire neighborhood has been resettled in a brand new neighborhood - in new houses, complete with roughly the same neighbors. (The sense of community is strong in Japan, so relocating entire neighborhoods as a bulk, is considered much more important than in most other countries. It's important for the individual harmony of people as well as the neighborhood as a whole).
The husband has admitted to having psychological problems after the tsunami - no wonder!
Frederik recognized them at once, when he saw them and became a warm reunion.

Each year, Frederik symbolically receive a bag of locally grown rice as a token of the appreciation people feel towards his visit and for him keeping in tough, because Frederik has over time followed the rebuilding and resettling process.
So Frederik has a following who can only be compared to Greenland - and certain parts of California - in regards to their personal devotion towards him.
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;);)
very heartwarming! It's events like these that leave a huge impact.

article on the Business side of this important visit
Dansk virksomhed kan fjerne hver tredje japaners snue - DI

articles from the Japanese media
https://www.fnn-news.com/localtime/miyagi/detail.html?id=FNNL00055262
https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2017061700163&g=ryl
https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2017101001389&g=soc
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items from his 2011 visit on display
https://www.jiji.com/news/kiji_photos/0170617at04_p.jpg
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Frederik and Mary at the National archives
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:previous: Yes, this trip is very much in anticipation of the upcoming free-trade agreement between EU and Japan, which could mean an increase in the Danish export to Japan with up to 50 %.
It's Danish Industry which is behind that figure and they are notoriously conservative in their estimations.

I like Mary's outfit, a very Japanese-inspired style.

Daily Mail, mostly on Mary's kimono-dress and Frederik playing a lot of soccer - and apparently nothing else.
Princess Mary wears kimono-inspired dress in Japan tour | Daily Mail Online
 
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F&M have a busy programme! But so so well, with charm and well prepared.


Danish succesful businessman, Christian Stadil, (Hummel) has some very positive things to say after Crown Princess Mary visited him today:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaHGub1gfeU/

"We had the pleasure of having our great; kind as well as very skillful H.R.H Crown Princess Mary paying our small booth a visit here in Tokyo. If there is anyone that still has doubts about the monarchy - I can just say that they do a hell of a good job for
for Denmark in terms of nation branding and when it comes to the promotion of Danish values and companies.

We have tangibly seen and experienced here in Tokyo that chairmen and CEO’s from some of Japans biggest companies being customers of ours, they show up and give us the time of day, and this only because of the presence of The Crown Prince Couple Mary and Frederik.

Moreover, it makes me proud to be a Dane when I see how approachable an unformal our royals are, as compared to here in Japan where the Royals still have somewhat of a god-like status. When we high five The Crown Prince Frederik, or the likes, the Japanese are chocked and envious. Well done!

#hummel #tokyo #japan #crownprincessmary #denmark"
 
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:previous: that is a great review, and indeed highlights the important job Frederik and Mary do on these trips! a job well done. Im sure the Danish companies are very pleased, as these business/Danish expertise trips are highlights.

another video of Frederik and Mary attending the business reception and Dinner with the CP of Japan
VIDEO: Mary og Frederik blev modtaget af talende robot | BILLED-BLADET
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The Crown Prince participates in the seminar “Global Food Market and Consumer Trends Seminar” together with the ambassador. The seminar will focus on the latest developments, including the free trade agreement between the EU and Japan.
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Frederik gave a speech at the opening of the Business promotional campaign
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New agreements signed
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaGbSwvgfbb/?taken-by=sanovotechnologygroup

Mary reviewing the displays
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaGdGzEA_6j/?taken-by=sanovotechnologygroup
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaGOe0mgZbg/?taken-by=miljoefoedevareministeriet
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaHGI9RA_lT/?taken-by=miljoefoedevareministeriet

Danish export award
https://scontent.fmex2-1.fna.fbcdn....=faa1f6216f65ca8f48c6575aaf836853&oe=5A808CE8

I bet Frederik sent that picture with the robot to their kids.
 
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For those who may wonder, according to BB Crown Princess Masako was waiting inside. So CP Naruhito was not alone.

No doubt! That's the kind of photos you send back to your kids. ?
 
Wow! I've enjoyed catching up on all the photos and videos of this seemingly jam packed tour. Frederik and Mary never fail to shine on these sorts of trips. They're always natural and at ease, both with each other and everyone they meet, whether it's the Japanese Crown Prince or a group of school kids.

I was also very happy to see CP Masako greeting them on arrival, and hear of her presence later in the trip, too. She looks well and very pleased to see the Danish CP couple. I hope for Masako, personally, that she's feeling better, and I also hope we get to see her participating more in official life in the future.
 
Muhler said:
Some of the people Frederik met is an elderly couple, whose house was destroyed after the tsunami.
That was shortly after the tsunami, while the couple still lived in a communal shelter.
(...)
Frederik recognized them at once, when he saw them and became a warm reunion.

Each year, Frederik symbolically receive a bag of locally grown rice as a token of the appreciation people feel towards his visit and for him keeping in tough, because Frederik has over time followed the rebuilding and resettling process.
So Frederik has a following who can only be compared to Greenland - and certain parts of California - in regards to their personal devotion towards him.
Click to expand...

Lovely video from TV2 News of Frederik meeting them :flowers:
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10159374792095332
 
 
Day 5 (and last day)

"The Crown Prince couple had lunch with elementary school students from Funabashi's first class. Before the lunch, the Crown Prince pair had been shown how the school uses LEGO's programming program "We Do".
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaI10-zA8iq/


VIDEO:
Visit at Funabashi primary school
The Crown Prince Couple visited the public Funabashi primary school and saw how the school successfully uses LEGO’s programme ?
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=562102317461687
 
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Here is a BB video of M&F visiting a class of giggling school children. VIDEO: Mary og Frederik lærte japanske børn et helt særligt dansk ord | BILLED-BLADET

Our man in Japan, the Ulrik Ulriksen, informs his spellbound readers that M&F taught the children to say goodbye in Danish, as we can see towards the end of the video.
Weeeell, I think the result was a bit mixed. ?

And in case you are wondering: Farvel = literally farewell, but best translated to goodbye.
 
Very cute scenes with the kids. They also seem to have a nice rapport with the Japanese CP couple.
This has been a jam packed visit for both of them, and I've enjoyed following it very much. Thank you to everyone who took the time to post pictures, videos, articles, etc.
 
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