Princess Hisako Takamado and Family: News and Pictures


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Princess Hisako will visit Okayama Prefecture December 4-5 for the 33rd Towns Under Starry Sky National Convention in Ibara City. She will attend the event on the 4th and visit 2 sightseeing spots on the 5th.

Source: https://www.sanyonews.jp/article/1201338
 
I adore HIH Princess Hisako ,she together with HRH Princess Benedikte well , they are my ideal princesses .Warmth in personal contact , discretion , duty , and personal style ,simply sublime .
 
On November 26th, Princess Hisako attended the 73rd All Japan Inter-Middle School English Oratorical Contest at Yurakucho Yomiuri Hall in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

Speech about discrimination wins Prince Takamado Trophy - The Japan News
An impassioned speech about discrimination was awarded the top prize at the 73rd All Japan Inter-Middle School English Oratorical Contest in Tokyo on Friday.

This year’s finalists submitted videos of their speeches in advance, which were assessed by the judges before the online award ceremony.

The students did not deliver their speeches in person because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Sehee Jeong of Hiroshima Jogakuin Junior High School delivered a speech about discrimination titled “Say My Name,” in which she said the question “What is your name?” is not a simple one to answer for people with Korean heritage.

[...]

The third-year student has participated in cultural events in Hiroshima and said she wants to promote cultural understanding between Japan and Korea.

“I hope discrimination will disappear,” she said.

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Princess Hisako visited Okayama Prefecture December 4-5 for the 33rd Starry Sky Town, Blue Sky Town National Convention in Ibara City. She visited Hanatoriotsuka Museum and a denim corsage business in Ibara Denim Square Garden in the Shinmachi shopping district.

Photos/video: NHK
https://www.ohk.co.jp/data/26-20211204-00000011/pages/
https://www.rsk.co.jp/news/rsk20211205-00002603.html
https://www.rsk.co.jp/news/rsk20211205-00002608.html

https://twitter.com/x/status/1467066669797642240
https://twitter.com/x/status/1467473823058755584
 
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:previous: Video of the Netsuke competition awards
 
On December 8th, Princess Hisako attended the AED Promotion Forum 2021 at Gakushi-kaikan in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

Photo:
https://www.facebook.com/ibaraki.push/posts/4916193585071671

On December 14th, Princess Hisako attended Ikebana International Fair 2021 at Royal Park Hotel. The charity bazaar benefits victims of natural disasters. 32 Ikebana schools and 41 embassies participated. When asked about her grandson, she said he's talkative.

Photos/video: news24.jp, fnn
https://www.facebook.com/RwandaInJapan/posts/4635047849922189
https://twitter.com/x/status/1470631862049853440
https://twitter.com/x/status/1470959413767057408

The Philippine Embassy Participates in the 2021 Ikebana International Fair | Philippine Embassy - Tokyo, Japan
... At the opening ceremony, Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado spoke of “hope,” which mirrors the organizer’s unwavering efforts to hold the 2021 Ikebana International Fair despite the current adversities caused by the pandemic. She expressed her appreciation to the organizers and the twenty (20) Embassies that responded to the call for charity through an endeavor which she described as “a quest for hope and mutual friendship” ...
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ETA: On December 17th, Princess Hisako visited the "2021 / 62nd Press Photo Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Department Store in Tokyo. She was deeply moved before a photo of Princess Aiko, saying "beautiful" in her formal wear.

Video: news24.jp
 
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:previous: fist bump on December 19
https://www.instagram.com/p/CXyMrB-vMvX/

On December 21st, Princess Hisako and Ambassador of Venezuela to Japan, Seiko Ishikawa, visited a photo exhibition by Atsushi Shibuya at the AIDEM Photo Gallery Sirius in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Shibuya won the 4th Tsuneko Sasamoto Photo Award. Sasamoto is Japan's first female photojournalist.

https://www.facebook.com/venezuelainjpn/posts/2111838612304361
https://twitter.com/x/status/1475366620742979585

On December 27th, Princess Hisako attended the Takamado Trophy JFA 33rd All Japan U-15 Football Championship Final (Sagan Tosu U-15 vs FC Lavida) at Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka in Kita, Tokyo.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CX-5a7nPbId/
https://twitter.com/x/status/1475366991599116290
https://web.gekisaka.jp/photonews/detail/?349010-349010-pn&photo_no=10

Asahi Imperial schedule December 20-26 mentions:
12/20 - Princess Hisako met the Ambassador of Urugruay and his spouse at the Takamado residence.
12/21 - Princess Hisako visited Children without Borders Photo Exhibition at ITOCHU SDGs STUDIO in Minato, Tokyo. Son-in-law Kei Moriya is a board member at Children without Borders, a position his late mother had.
12/23 - Princess Hisako met the director of the Korean Culture Institute at the Takamado residence.
12/25 - Princesses Hisako and Tsuguko attended a memorial ceremony at Emperor Taisho's mausoleum.
 
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On January 21st, Princess Hisako attended the "BirdLife International donation presentation ceremony," sponsored by the All Nippon Kyudo Federation, at Meiji Kinenkan in Minato, Tokyo. All Nippon Kyudo Federation will donate 10,000,000 Yen over the next 5 years to BirdLife International Japan Fund for Science.

Princess Hisako honorary patron/president of both organizations.

Photos: Sankei Imperial Weekly 728
https://tokyo.birdlife.org/archives/news/19978
 
Prisma said:
On January 1st, Princess Hisako was appointed Honorary President of the PHILANIPPON 2021 (the 37th Asian International Stamp Exhibition) which will be held August 25-30 in Yokohama.

Source: https://www.japan2021.jp/en/news/20210101.html
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Found a screenshot of her video message for the PHILANIPPON 2021 opening ceremony, page 14/36
https://www.f-i-p.ch/wp-content/uploads/FLASH-132-Web-FA.pdf

On February 16th, Princess Hisako visited the 53rd Contemporary Women's Calligraphy Exhibition at Nihonbashi Takashimaya department store in Chuo, Tokyo.

Photos: Sankei Imperial Weekly 731, page 2

ETA: For the 3rd year, the National Japan Bowl competition will be held online.
The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) is excited to announce that the 30th National Japan Bowl competition, also known as Digital Japan Bowl III, will be held on Thursday and Friday, April 21-22, 2022, via Hopin.

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The Championship Rounds and Closing Ceremony will be live-streamed on YouTube from 6-9PM EST on Friday, April 22. Viewers can expect appearances from Japan Bowl Honorary Patron Her Royal Highness Princess Takamado and other Japan Bowl supporters alongside surprise VIP guests to be announced closer to the date.
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https://jaswdc.org/document/japan-a...st-30th-national-japan-bowl-april-21-22-2022/
 
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ETA: On December 17th, Princess Hisako visited the "2021 / 62nd Press Photo Exhibition" at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Department Store in Tokyo. She was deeply moved before a photo of Princess Aiko, saying "beautiful" in her formal wear.
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Prisma said:
:previous: fist bump on December 19
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She seems incredibly charming! Thank you for the updates.


Asahi Imperial schedule December 20-26 mentions:
12/20 - Princess Hisako met the Ambassador of Urugruay and his spouse at the Takamado residence.
12/21 - Princess Hisako visited Children without Borders Photo Exhibition at ITOCHU SDGs STUDIO in Minato, Tokyo. Son-in-law Kei Moriya is a board member at Children without Borders, a position his late mother had.
12/23 - Princess Hisako met the director of the Korean Culture Institute at the Takamado residence.
12/25 - Princesses Hisako and Tsuguko attended a memorial ceremony at Emperor Taisho's mausoleum.
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For a junior member of the imperial family she seems to carry out rather prestigious duties.
 
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On February 25th, Princess Hisako attended the 29th Yomiuri Theater Awards at the Imperial Hotel in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

Photos: https://origin.daily.co.jp/gossip/2022/02/25/0015091792.shtml?ph=2
https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/photonews/photonews_nsInc_202202250000965-0.html
https://twitter.com/x/status/1497183441644707845
https://twitter.com/x/status/1497251073312305152
https://twitter.com/x/status/1497157295695749121
https://www.instagram.com/p/CaZcACJB1Sv/

On March 2nd, Princess Hisako attended the opening of 2021/ 24th Annual Japan through Diplomats' Eyes photo exhibition at Minato Mirai Gallery in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.

The 2021 exhibition with the theme "Let's Reconnect!" opened in Tokyo in October 2021 and has traveled to Kobe and Nagoya.

Photos:
https://www.facebook.com/venezuelainjpn/posts/2161062950715260
https://twitter.com/x/status/1498902508454178817
 
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On March 24th, Princess Hisako attended the opening ceremony of the "Japan Grand Prix International Orchid and Flower Show 2022" at Tokyo Dome City.

Her speech mentioned "it is heartbreaking that many civilians including children have been killed in Ukraine" and she sincerely hopes people all over the world will come to a daily life where they can enjoy flowers in a calm manner.

Photo/video: NHK, Yomiuri, Sankei Imperial Weekly 736
 
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On March 28th, Princess Hisako attended a cherry blossom tree planting and ikebana exhibition at the Embassy of Pakistan to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Pakistan.

She highlighted the importance of fostering relationships and mentioned the victims in Ukraine and around the world due to war and hunger.

Videos: FNN, NTV

Photos: Ikebana Exhibition and Cherry Tree Plantation Ceremony held at Embassy of Pakistan, Tokyo | Pakistan Embassy Tokyo Japan
https://www.facebook.com/PakistaninJapan/posts/492407899228844

https://twitter.com/x/status/1508690587461255168
https://twitter.com/x/status/1508401346617442309
 
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:previous: English video of the events for the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Pakistan
 
On April 7th, Princess Hisako visited the "Over Time -From the Great East Japan Earthquake to the present-" photo exhibition sponsored by NPO Children without Borders at Aidem Photo Gallery "Sirius" in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Photos: Sankei Imperial Weekly 738
 
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On April 15th, Princess Hisako attended the Japan Wine Challenge/Wine into Water Charity Fundraiser and Gala Dinner.

Photos:
https://www.facebook.com/takahito.nishikawa.585/posts/562969858494837
https://twitter.com/x/status/1515187835976192004

On April 22nd, Princess Hisako appeared at the 30th National Japan Bowl (Digital Japan Bowl III) Championship Round Livestream organized by the Japan-America Society of Washington DC.

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Transcript of her speech at https://jaswdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Digital-Japan-Bowl-2022-Program-3.pdf

Skip to 1:18:18
 
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Princess Hisako attended the 50th anniversary ceremony of Soroptimist International in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, today, May 12:


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On May 17th, Princess Hisako attended the 1st Marie Sklodowska Curie Award at the Polish Embassy in Meguro, Tokyo. The award is co-sponsored by the Polish Embassy in Japan and the Japan Science and Technology Agency, commending young Japanese female researchers.

Assistant Professor Mayuko Yamashita of Kyoto University, who specializes in mathematical science, received the Grand Prize.

Video: https://news.ntv.co.jp/category/society/b30c5e4309a0443580af54c7eede8f39

https://twitter.com/x/status/1526751848266625024
https://twitter.com/x/status/1526799549955973120
https://twitter.com/x/status/1526751817409138688

The Winners of the First Marie Sklodowska Curie Award | Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) (English)

Marie Sklodowska Curie Award | Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)
[...] The Embassy of the Republic of Poland and the Polish Academy of Sciences will give a Grand Prize winner opportunity to visit Polish universities and research institutes, some related to Marie, and have discussions with various researchers there. By receiving a first taste of the European R&D environment in Poland, the winner is expected to “make a leap forward” in their career prospects and new opportunities for international activities in their future as a researcher.

JEOL Ltd., one of the supporters of the Award, will offer a Grand Prize winner 500k yen and two Inspiration Prize winners 250k yen each.
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On May 20th, Princess Hisako attended the 61st Orchid Show sponsored by the Japan Amateurs Orchids Society at Ikebukuro Sunshine City in Toshima, Tokyo.
Photos:
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=3606187066274642&id=2250483378511691

On May 23rd, Princess Hisako attended the premiere of "Taiyo to Bolero," a movie about an amateur symphony orchestra, at Marunouchi TOEI in Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo. She is Patron of the Federation of Japan Amateur Orchestras Corp.
Photos: https://www.fujitv-view.jp/gallery/post-578375/?imgid=2

She greets the director and cast at 0:42
 
In late May, Princess Hisako visited the 117th Pacific Exhibition at the National Art Center in Minato, Tokyo.

Last photo in
https://twitter.com/x/status/1531247298600062977

On June 3rd, Princess Hisako attended the Inauguration Ceremony for the 74th All Japan Junior High School English Speech Contest at Yomiuri Shimbun Tokyo Headquarters.

Princess Hisako greets new English speech committee - The Japan News
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“We will strive for activities with the goal of flexible management,” said Shota Sadakane, a third-year student at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, who was elected as the steering committee chair.

Princess Hisako offered her encouragement to them.
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On June 7th, Princess Hisako attended the 2022 Marine Rescue Japan Honorary President's Commendation Ceremony at the Kaiun Club in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

She expressed condolences to the victims of the tour boat sinking in Hokkaido in April. The organization was established in 1889 to support private volunteers in rescue and help ships in distress.

Photos/video: Mainichi, Mainchi Imperial Activities May 27-June 9, NNN

In May, Princess Tsuguko and Japan Committee for UNICEF visited the governor of Miyazaki Prefecture during a trip to educate elementary and junior high school students about the organization's activities and to raise support.

Photo:
https://www.facebook.com/kouno.shunji/posts/553551079465644
 
In April, Princess Hisako attended a calligraphy exhibition in Ginza, Chuo, Tokyo.

Photo: https://www.townnews.co.jp/0204/2022/06/24/630812.html

June Monthly Meeting 2022 / 6月例会 2022 – Ikebana International Tokyo Founding Chapter. (includes photos)
The donation ceremony was held on Thursday, June 2nd at Hotel New Otani, Fuyo no Ma with the presence of H.I.H. Princess Takamado, the Governor of Tokyo Metropolitan, Ms. Yuriko Koike, the spouse of the Prime Minister, Mrs. Yuko Kishida, His excellency, spouses of ambassadors and TFC members and friends.

Mrs. Maria de Fatima Xavier, the spouse of Ambassador of Angola and the Chairperson of Ikebana International Fair 2021, handed the catalog of the donation to the Governor of Tokyo Metropolitan as the donation for the Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health Agency of Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Chairperson of NPO “Musubie” which supports the meals for children.

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On June 27th, Princess Hisako visited an exhibition (?) including a portrait of Viscount Sukenori Soga in Niseko Town, Hokkaido Prefecture. She's visiting the area for local inspection.

Although Soga as a feudal lord of the Yanagawa Domain (currently Fukuoka Prefecture) at the end of the Tokugawa shogunate, he was involved in the development of the Soga district in Niseko Town.

Photo: https://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/article/698754/

Princess Hisako probably had other events the day before or after. I haven't found anything else yet.
 
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On July 14th, Princess Hisako attended the 35th Advanced Technology Awards ceremony at Meiji Kinenkan in Minato, Tokyo. The award commends young researchers, such as science and engineering students, and researchers from companies and institutes.

Photos: Sankei, Sankei2, Sankei3, FNN


Princess Hisako will visit Yamagata Prefecture July 20-21 to attend the Prefectural 135th Japanese Red Cross Society Branch Anniversary Convention. She has visited Yamagata 10 times for various events and this will be her 1st visit in 4 years.

July 20: visit Tendo City Daiichi Junior High School which is a "Youth Red Cross" member and blood donation facility in Yamagata City
July 21: attend 135th JRCS Yamagata Prefectural branch anniversary ceremony/convention and award merit badges

Source: https://www.yts.co.jp/news/news-85053/
 
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On July 19th, the Imperial Household Agency reported Princess Tsuguko tested positive for Covid-19. She is asymptomatic and will be monitored/treated at home. Her mother Princess Hisako tested negative and has canceled her appearances for this week as a precaution (July 19 football match in Ibaraki Prefecture, July 20-21 Yamagata Prefecture JRCS branch anniversary).

Timeline:
July 18: a Takamado family employee confirmed infection
July 19: Hisako, Tsuguko, and 12 employees take PCR tests in the morning

Only Tsuguko tested positive and is the 3rd Imperial family member to have the novel coronavirus. The route of the infection is unknown as there was no contact between the staff member and Tsuguko.

On the same day, an employee working for the Emeritus couple tested positive. The IHA will now conduct weekly tests of employees at households with elderly royals from the 19th.

Sources: Asahi, NTV, NTV2, Sankei, NHK

TV Tokyo report used November 2020 footage from a visit to Meiji Jingu
 
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