Princess Hisako Takamado and Family: News and Pictures


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On September 9th, Princess Hisako attended the Regional Traditional Performing Arts National Competition Finale and 30 Years Appreciation Meeting at Tokyo Prince Hotel.

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=6521796574566580&set=pcb.6521798524566385

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On September 11th, Princess Hisako visited the special exhibition "HAMANO Toshihiro: Harmony of Tradition and Modernity－The Illustrated Life of Prince Shotoku and New Works" at Marubeni Gallery in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

Video/photos: NTV, KSB, 47news.jp

https://twitter.com/x/status/1701152916810461666


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ETA: Another photo of Princess Hisako with inductees at the 19th Japan Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on September 10.
 
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On September 15th, Princess Hisako began a 2-day visit to Fukui Prefecture for the 2023 Japan Sports Masters Fukui Tournament, where she is honorary president. She participated in a friendly bowling with the prefectural governor and other officials before attending the tournament's opening ceremony in Awara City.

Photos/videos: FNN, Fukui-TV, FBC, Chunichi

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September 16th, Princess Hisako watched volleyball for the Japan Sports Masters 2023 in Fukui Prefecture

Photo:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1702919583823544470
https://www.fukuishimbun.co.jp/articles/-/1872054

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Later, Princess Hisako attended the Japan vs Peru match of FIVB Paris Olympics Qualification (World Cup Volleyball 2023) at Yoyogi 1st Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Photo: Nikkansports

https://twitter.com/x/status/1702998764284473368
 
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Agenda for Takamado family September 25-October 1

9/29: Princess Hisako - National Institute of Polar Research 50th anniversary ceremony and celebration at Meiji Kinenkan

9/30: Princess Hisako, Princess Tsuguko - FIVB Paris Olympic Qualifier/World Cup Volleyball 2023 Men's Japan vs. Finland at National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium

Source: Asahi Imperial Schedule (paywall)

Japanese blog copy: https://blog.goo.ne.jp/umenohanatiru/e/76d2dd07d7272ed6f62d41d38ec76d0e

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On September 22nd, Princess Hisako attended a special exhibition of the 25th anniversary of her children's book "Lulie the Iceberg" and Warabé Aska's Original Illustrations at Seitoku University Mita Campus in Minato, Tokyo.

Source: shikoku-np.co.jp

ETA: more photos at https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=810192787773465&set=a.504498958342851
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=810191431106934&set=a.504498958342851

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Princess Hisako at the bowling friendly event with officials on September 15 for the 2023 Japan Sports Masters Fukui Tournament:
 
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On September 30th, Princess Tsuguko and Princess Hisako attended the Paris Olympic Qualifier/World Cup Volleyball 2023 Men's Japan vs. Finland at the National Yoyogi Stadium First Gymnasium, in Tokyo.

Sources/Photos: Nikkan Sports, Facebook
Video: FNN
 
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On September 17th, Princess Hisako attended the Women's Japan vs Argentina match of FIVB Paris Olympics Qualification (World Cup Volleyball 2023).

Photos: AFLO Images
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https://twitter.com/x/status/1704080916640117003

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On September 22nd, Princess Hisako attended a special exhibition of the 25th anniversary of her children's book "Lulie the Iceberg" and Warabé Aska's Original Illustrations at Seitoku University Mita Campus in Minato, Tokyo.

Source: shikoku-np.co.jp

ETA: more photos at https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=810192787773465&set=a.504498958342851
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=810191431106934&set=a.504498958342851

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Better photos: https://www.seitoku-u.ac.jp/65090/
https://twitter.com/x/status/1707207942918074867

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On September 29th, Princess Hisako attended the National Institute of Polar Research 50th anniversary ceremony and celebration at Meiji Kinenkan in Minato, Tokyo.

Photo:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1707927393758019723

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Princess Hisako resigned as honorary president of Japan-Egypt Association due to its dissolution on September 30. The association was founded in 1995. Prince Takamado became honorary president in 2001. After his death, Hisako succeeded the role in 2003.

Source: Kyodo

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The Embassy of Japan in Jordan uploaded video of the launching event of "Jordan Japan Friendship" association from May.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=844811230286059
https://www.instagram.com/p/CxdZFyOMFZX/
 
Main schedule for Takamado princesses at Kagoshima Prefecture's special National Sports Festival, which was rescheduled due to the pandemic. Kagoshima was supposed to host 2020's festival.

Princess Hisako: October 11-13
10/11: Bicycle (Neshibi Bicycle Stadium in Minami-Osumi Town)
10/12: Football (Shibushi Sports Park Track and Field Stadium in Shibushi City), visit to the Satsuma Tinware Crafts Museum Iwakiri Bikoudo in Kirishima City, watching a friendly soccer match (Kokubu Sports Park Athletics Stadium in the same city)
10/13: Basketball (Sun Arena Sendai in Satsumasendai City), table tennis (Matsumoto Hiranooka Gymnasium in Kagoshima City)

Princess Tsuguko: October 13-15
10/13: Softball baseball (Hioki City Ijuin General Sports Park Baseball Stadium), visit to Kosho Brewery Hioki Distillery in the same city
10/14: Naginata (Makurazaki City General Gymnasium), visit to Kagoshima Fisheries High School in the same city
10/15: Sumo (Amami City Naze Sports Park Sundome), visit to Amami Nature Observation Forest in Tatsugo Town, visit to Amami Park in Amami City

Source: 373news.com
 
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:previous: more photos of the Japan Through Diplomats' Eyes photo exhibition

https://twitter.com/x/status/1709876145813065902
https://twitter.com/x/status/1710201384040387070

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On October 6th, Princess Hisako began a 2-day visit to Gifu Prefecture. She visited Gifu Mokuyukan, a children's hall to learn about forests and trees, in Gakuencho, Gifu City. She will attend the 35th Housing Month's central event "Gifu Housing Fair 2023" at the Prefectural office the next day.

Princess Hisako has regularly attended housing fairs, which began in 1989 hosted by various prefectures, since its 2nd event. Gifu Prefecture aims to realize a "decarbonized society," with virtually zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The first step is to create homes with high energy efficiency.

Photos: gifu-np.co.jp

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ETA: On October 7th, Princess Hisako attended the joint ceremony of the 35th Housing Month and "Gifu Housing Fair 2023" at OKB Gifu Seiryu Arena in Gifu City.

Photos: gifu-np.co.jp, zf-web.com

ETA: Another photo of Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko at Men's Japan vs Finland volleyball match on Setpember 30.
 
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:previous: more photos of Princess Hisako at the "Gifu Housing Fair."

Photos: Chunichi
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https://twitter.com/x/status/1710972228588957858

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On October 8th, Princess Hisako began a 2-day visit to Fukui Prefecture. She visited the astronomical telescope at the Prefectural Nature Conservation Center and attended the "35th Starry Sky City・Blue Sky Town" National Convention in Ono City.

Photo/videos/sources: Chunichi, NHK, fukui-tv.co.jp
https://twitter.com/x/status/1711187954268623322

Arrival at 45:25 and speech at 1:25:10
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ETA: On October 9th, Princess Hisako visited COCONO Art Place in Motomachi, Ono City, Fukui Prefecture. The gallery is located in a renovated traditional house. She appreciated works collected by people in the 1950s through the Small Collectors Movement to support young painters.

Video: fbc.jp
 
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Takamado family Agenda for the week from October 9th to October 15th:

October 8th-9th: Princess Hisako: attending the 35th National Convention of the City of Starry Skies in Fukui Prefecture.
October 11th-13th: Princess Hisako: attending the National Sports Festival in Kagoshima Prefecture.
October 13th-15th: Princess Tsuguko: attending the National Sports Festival in Kagoshima Prefecture.
October 14th: Princess Hisako: attending the 2023-24 WE League Cup Final at the Todoroki Athletics Stadium, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Source: Asahi
 
Princess Hisako at the WE League Cup final between Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina and Albirex Niigata Ladies at the Todoroki Stadium in Kanagawa Prefecture today, October 14:


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:previous: photos of Princess Hisako greeting players

https://twitter.com/x/status/1713424594013676005
https://twitter.com/x/status/1713087262391701969

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So far...not much official content of Takamado princesses at the special National Sports Festival in Kagoshima.

Princess Hisako watched football on October 12:
Photos: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=2337049696480396&set=pcb.1361133411453263
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Princess Tsuguko watched baseball on October 13:
Photo: https://ameblo.jp/fujimon117140/image-12824392204-15350486200.html

Princess Tsuguko (arriving?) at Amami Airport on October 14:
Video:
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On October 15th, Princess Tsuguko attended the sumo competition at the Kagoshima National Athletic Meet and visited the Naze Sports Park Sundome, as part of the celebrations for the National Sports Festival in Kagoshima Prefecture.
Afterwards, she visited Amami Nature Observation Forest in Tatsugo City and Amami Park in Amami City.

Tsuguko was the only member of the imperial family to attend the National Sports Festival celebrations in Amami City.

Source/Photos: 373news.com
 
:previous: 2 more photos at amamishimbun.co.jp, includes Princess Tsuguko at Amami's traditional dance in Amami Park in Amami City.

Very detailed agenda:
- museum and observation deck at Amami Islands National Park Visitor Center Amami Nature Observation Forest in Nagamo, Tatsugo Town
- exhibition facilities "Amami no Sato'' and "Tanaka Isson Memorial Museum" at Amami Prefectural Park in Kasari-cho, Amami City
- given ecology explanation on the stage of the "Amami no Sato" event plaza at Naze Public Health Center
- Akakina August Dance Preservation Society, established by 3 local villages, performed August dances such as Akakina Kannonze
- at departure, children from Kasari Elementary School performed island song "Ikyun Nyakana" (Let's go, Kana) of northern Amami

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On October 12th, Princess Hisako visited Satsuma Tinware Crafts Museum Iwakiri Bikudo in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture.

Photos/video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyUcgXiv_SL/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CyYRFSZhg9F

On October 13th, Princess Hisako attended table tennis at Matsumoto Hiranooka Gymnasium in Kagoshima City.

Video: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyYWSnSPI8f/?img_index=4

Hope the Kagoshima publishes a summary of events like Tochigi. Hisako didn't get any official news coverage... yet? Her daughter Tsuguko and Mikasa princesses got at least 1 major or local press report.

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ETA: Gifu Prefecture's report on Princess Hisako's October 6-7 visit for the Gifu Housing Fair + video: https://www.pref.gifu.lg.jp/site/hotnews/325341.html

Also, Princess Hisako's 90-day mourning for her mother is officially over on October 16. She can resume celebratory events and Shinto rituals.
 
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On October 19th, Princess Tsuguko and Japan Committee for UNICEF held classes for elementary and junior high schools in Yamagata Prefecture. The class explained situations of children around the world in developing countries and conflict areas. 7 students from Yamagata City Zao Third Elementary School and Zao Second Junior High School participated.

Princess Tsuguko served as instructor for 2nd to 4th graders, where discussions cited the escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict and flood damage in Pakistan after heavy rains. Water jugs were prepared for children to try carrying as clean water is not widely available.

Video/photo: NHK, yamagata-np.jp

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ETA: Princess Hisako will return to Kagoshima Prefecture October 29-30 for the closing ceremony of the National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities.

10/29: football (Kokubu Sports Park Track and Field Stadium in Kirishima City), wheelchair basketball (Ichiki Kushikino City General Gymnasium)
10/30: swimming (Kamoike Park Swimming Pool in Kagoshima City), track and field (Shiranami Stadium) before the closing ceremony

Source: 373news.com

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ETA: Princess Tsuguko at Naginata at Makurazaki City General Gymnasium on October 14 for the special National Sports Festival in Kagoshima Prefecture.

Photo is a preview for Mayor's blog but not on the actual post: https://ameblo.jp/maeda-norishige/entry-12824498258.html

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On October 17th, Princess Hisako met the departing Ambassador of Qatar, Hassan bin Mohammed Rafei Al Emadi, at the Takamado residence.

Photos: Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado receives H.E. Mr. Hassan bin Mohammed Rafei Al Emadi, on the occasion of the end of his term - Qatar Embassy in Tokyo Japan

https://twitter.com/x/status/1714194771428970680

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On October 21st, Princess Hisako attended the 1st WBSC Women's U-15 Softball World Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony at Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Complex Baseball Field in Setagaya, Tokyo.

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6708947912488190&set=pcb.6708948089154839
 
On October 21st, Princess Hisako attended the 25th Anniversary Dementia Group Home National Convention at Sabo Kaikan Annex in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

Photo: https://media.shaho.co.jp/n/na34ca73cf46f?gs=f65d38946ed2

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Prisma said:
[...] Princess Hisako will return to Kagoshima Prefecture October 29-30 for the closing ceremony of the National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities.

10/29: football (Kokubu Sports Park Track and Field Stadium in Kirishima City), wheelchair basketball (Ichiki Kushikino City General Gymnasium)
10/30: swimming (Kamoike Park Swimming Pool in Kagoshima City), track and field (Shiranami Stadium) before the closing ceremony

Source: 373news.com

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Photos of 10/29 at wheelchair basketball: 373news.com

ETA: On October 30th, Princess Hisako attended the closing ceremony of the National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities at Shiranami Stadium in Kagoshima.

Photos/video: 373news.com, KYT

https://twitter.com/x/status/1718961240167588200
 
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On October 28th, Princess Hisako attended the 3rd America Bowl at Akasaka Civic Centre in Minato, Tokyo.

Photos: AFLO Images, Mainichi

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ETA: Another photo of Princess Hisako in Mikkeli, Finland on June 21. The city offered Princess Hisako and her entourage lunch at the Mikkel club. The photo was taken after lunch with the mayor, chairman of the city council, Japanese ambassador, and representatives from Misawa Homes of Finland.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct8RALHoLeJ/


Princess Hisako at Montreal Biodôme in 1992.

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cazr2xgL5pM/
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Takamado family Agenda for the week from October 30th to November 5th:

October 29th-30th: Princess Hisako: attending the National Sports Festival for disabled people in Kagoshima Prefecture.
November 1st: Princess Hisako: meeting with National Administration Senior Seminar interns and others at the Takamado Residence, Tokyo.
November 2nd: Princesses Hisako, Tsuguko: attending the autumn garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens, Tokyo.
November 4th: Princess Hisako: attending the final match of the "2023 J League YBC Levain Cup" Avispa Fukuoka vs. Urawa Reds at Tokyo National Stadium.

Source: Asahi
 
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The Imperial Household Agency announced Princess Hisako has been appointed honorary president of Nippon Badminton Association on November 1st.

The honorary position is new. Princess Hisako was requested because she has attended events sponsored by the association and her wealth of knowledge.

In response, President Mitsuru Murai, former chairman of the Soccer J League, released a comment: "Today, we received a very grateful message from the Imperial Household Agency. It has been decided that Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako, will be appointed Honorary President of the Nippon Badminton Association. As a passionate lover of culture and sports, it is a great honor and a great pleasure for all those involved in badminton to be instructed by Her Imperial Highness, who has deep friendships with the international community. We hope to take this opportunity as an encouragement to everyone involved. We intend to work together to popularize and promote the sport of badminton, and contribute to the healthy mental and physical development of the nation. We ask for your continued understanding and support."

Sources: Nikkansports, Jiji, Asahi

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Prisma said:
On September 9th, Princess Hisako attended the Regional Traditional Performing Arts National Competition Finale and 30 Years Appreciation Meeting at Tokyo Prince Hotel.

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=6521796574566580&set=pcb.6521798524566385
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Another photo: https://edokko-ren.tokyo/about-us/ (scroll down to 2023 Reiwa 5)

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Prisma said:
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On September 29th, Princess Hisako attended the National Institute of Polar Research 50th anniversary ceremony and celebration at Meiji Kinenkan in Minato, Tokyo.

Photo:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1707927393758019723

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More photos at https://www.nipr.ac.jp/50th/ceremony/

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On November 4th, Princess Hisako attended the 2023 J. League YBC Levain Cup Final match between Avispa Fukuoka and Urawa Reds at Japan National Stadium in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Distant video of Hisako greeting players before kickoff:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1721378558193570208

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On November 6th, Princess Hisako attended an organizing committee meeting for the 2024 Japan Through Diplomats' Eyes Exhibition, hosted by the Ambassador of Luxembourg.

Photo:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1721463553289498985
 
On October 25th, Princess Tsuguko and UNICEF Caravan explained their activities and the current situation of children worldwide at Omori Elementary School and Sukagawa Toyo High School in Fukushima Prefecture.

Photos: https://fukushima.fcs.ed.jp/blogs/b...9f15391275e8cc03fea1314067bc55b?frame_id=1106
https://sukagawatoyo-hs.note.jp/n/n5de43aa317c0

ETA: The team met Fukushima's governor on October 24: https://www.pref.fukushima.lg.jp/site/chiji/0510ugoki.html#1024-01

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On November 8th, Princess Tsuguko and UNICEF Caravan visited the Iwate Prefectural Office in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. The team explained their activities, current situation of children worldwide, and asked for cooperation. Caravan staff will give lectures at schools.

In fiscal year 2022, more than 146 million yen was raised for UNICEF in the prefecture, and the participation rate for donations at schools was higher than the national average for elementary, junior high, and high schools.

Source/video: FNN, menkoi-tv.co.jp


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On November 9th, Princess Hisako visited the 75th Shōsō-in Treasures Special Exhibition at Nara National Museum in Nara Prefecture. She spent about an hour and 40 minutes at the museum.

Photo: Yomiuri

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On November 10th, Princess Hisako attended the 38th (2023) Kyoto Prize Award Ceremony at the Kyoto International Conference Center.

Kyoto Prize Presentation Ceremony Held for the First Time in Four Years | Kyoto Prize
Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, Honorary President of the Inamori Foundation, delivered a felicitation speech, “The three laureates . . . contributed to the creation of a wonderful and spiritually rich society, thereby enabling us to pursue our dreams and live in peace. Please allow me to express my deepest respect for their superb achievement.”
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Princess Hisako appears at ~1:00
 
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In early November, Princess Hisako attended "Internal Space" photo exhibition by Margarita Mavromichalis at Tarohei Shogain in Chuo, Tokyo.

Photos:
https://www.facebook.com/margarita.mavromichalis/posts/pfbid0vnWoyqMGj1W9qMQofuNN3xYm4xdLE4mfMnrh3NVxxBz2dt4R4bcvF84EsVSQDA4Wl

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On November 15th, Princess Hisako attended the opening ceremony and toured the 42nd Japantex 2023 Interior Trend Show at Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center) in Koto, Tokyo.

Photos: https://www.eventbiz.net/?p=128299
https://www.facebook.com/ryohji.katoh/posts/pfbid0xiZgjmi3EQrmeVSpf8fse47msdBfm49BCTfrNNXMsQ2mBkTTQnu4A1GdnBn6jQqCl
https://www.facebook.com/100003783104759/videos/pcb.2940651762737565/350496377468296

https://www.facebook.com/141taku/posts/pfbid0esuc3hMDrqsirZhVdFnpdyynGhDF2As1AdTbp18J14yQfa4xPqVpbzePTYzZGiybl
https://twitter.com/x/status/1725088855454601670
 
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On November 21st, Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko and family attended the annual memorial ceremony on the anniversary of Prince Takamado's death at Toshimagaoka Cemetery in Bunkyo, Tokyo.

Other attendees included Princess Yohko, Noriko Senge, Ayako and Kei Moriya with their sons, and Yasuko and Tadateru Konoe.

Photos: FNN, AP Images

Princess Akiko was only scheduled to attended the ceremony at the residence.

copy of Imperial schedule November 20-26: https://blog.goo.ne.jp/umenohanatiru/e/105127ba66c14baaafcafffa4ecc963e

ETA: According to NTV, Princess Yuriko attended the memorial ceremony at the Takamado residence in the morning. She did not attend the afternoon gravesite ceremony considering the temperature difference and out of an abundance of caution.

After the ceremony, Jo showed grandmother Hisako a stone he picked up. The Moriya family bowed deeply as the royals left.
 
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:previous: another FNN article has more info and photos of the memorial ceremony for Prince Takamado

- Ayako's second son's name is Kai.
- after the memorial ceremony at the Takamado residence in the morning, Jo and Kai were the focus and family members including Princess Yuriko enjoyed interacting with the boys.
- a bus carried the former royals and their families to the gravesite
- Jo and Kai behaved well at the gravesite ceremony. No crying. No loud talking or walking about for Jo. Ayako occasionally checked on him as he was curious about the reporters.
- After the important ritual of worship was completed, Jo seemed a little bored and began chatting to his mother.
- Jo picked up the stone on the way to the car; he later showed the stone to grandmother Hisako and others.
- Jo bowed deeply with his parents as Princesses Hisako and Tsuguko departed.

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On November 19th, Princess Hisako attended the Takamadonomiyahai 2023 Hockey Japan League Women's Season Final at Oi Hockey Stadium Sub pitch in Ota, Tokyo.

Photos: https://hjl-hockey.tv/news/2023/11/19/22581/
https://twitter.com/x/status/1726132992056422455

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Prisma said:
[...] On November 4th, Princess Hisako attended the 2023 J. League YBC Levain Cup Final match between Avispa Fukuoka and Urawa Reds at Japan National Stadium in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Distant video of Hisako greeting players before kickoff:
https://twitter.com/x/status/1721378558193570208

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Another photo: AFLO Image
 
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Prisma said:
:previous: another FNN article has more info and photos of the memorial ceremony for Prince Takamado

- Ayako's second son's name is Kai.
- after the memorial ceremony at the Takamado residence in the morning, Jo and Kai were the focus and family members including Princess Yuriko enjoyed interacting with the boys.
- a bus carried the former royals and their families to the gravesite
- Jo and Kai behaved well at the gravesite ceremony. No crying. No loud talking or walking about for Jo. Ayako occasionally checked on him as he was curious about the reporters.
- After the important ritual of worship was completed, Jo seemed a little bored and began chatting to his mother.
- Jo picked up the stone on the way to the car; he later showed the stone to grandmother Hisako and others.
- Jo bowed deeply with his parents as Princesses Hisako and Tsuguko departed.
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That is incredibly moving - the departed, old and new generations all connecting.

On a side note, Prisma, I am deeply sorry that I have contributed so little to this forum for so long, and sadly don't know if and when I will be able to do so again, but remain incredibly indebted to you for continuing your beautiful, amazingly informative posts and translations about the imperial family despite the lack of activity. Without your posts, I and many others would not have a window into the endlessly fascinating life and world of the imperial family. I am grateful for every post you put together.
 
Tatiana Maria said:
That is incredibly moving - the departed, old and new generations all connecting.

On a side note, Prisma, I am deeply sorry that I have contributed so little to this forum for so long, and sadly don't know if and when I will be able to do so again, but remain incredibly indebted to you for continuing your beautiful, amazingly informative posts and translations about the imperial family despite the lack of activity. Without your posts, I and many others would not have a window into the endlessly fascinating life and world of the imperial family. I am grateful for every post you put together.
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Tatiana Maria, thank you for your kind and warm message! I enjoy your posts as well. No need for apologies. I'm sending you best wishes and hope you'll be able to contribute however actively as you wish.

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Princess Hisako has been attending the Prince Takamado Trophy 75th All Japan Junior High School English Speech Contest this past week and attended the contest's reception at the Imperial Hotel in Chiyoda, Tokyo on November 24.

Photos: FNN
 
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