Princess Hisako Takamado and Family: News and Pictures

[Prisma]

Thanks! I'm quite happy there was coverage from the Canadian press, social media, and universities. Barely anything from the Japanese media. Hisako's Ireland and Ayako's Canadian visits were mentioned in the Asahi schedule and Sankei's Imperial Weekly but no photos. Simply they went to commemorate diplomatic relations/anniversary event...and they returned to Japan on date whatever... I understand the extended family get less coverage but wow, not 1 photo?

On July 24th, Princess Hisako attended the 31st innovative advanced technology prize award ceremony and reception at Meiji Memorial Hall.
Photos 24 - 27 of Sankei Imperial Weekly #497

On July 27th, Princess Hisako attended the 34th Sankei International Calligraphy Exhibition, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum in Taito Ward, Tokyo.
Photos 21 - 23 of Sankei Imperial Weekly #497

On August 1st, Princess Hisako attended the award ceremony of the 34th Sankei International Calligraphy Exhibition. Mr. Goko Kazuoka received the highest award, the Takamado Prize.
Photo: Sankei

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Princess Hisako will visit Miyagi Prefecture August 11-12th for the 50th National High School Archery Championship. On the 12th, she will visit Shiogama Fisheries and the closing ceremony. This is her 6th official visit to the prefecture after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
Source: Sankei

 

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On August 1st, Princess Hisako attended the award ceremony of the 34th Sankei International Calligraphy Exhibition. Mr. Goko Kazuoka received the highest award, the Takamado Prize.
Photo: Sankei
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Thanks for the updates!
Princess Hisako's kimono is a masterpiece.

 

[Prisma]

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Princess Hisako will visit Miyagi Prefecture August 11-12th for the 50th National High School Archery Championship. On the 12th, she will visit Shiogama Fisheries and the closing ceremony. This is her 6th official visit to the prefecture after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
Source: Sankei

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On August 10th, Princess Hisako opened the 37th All Japan School Children's Baseball Tournament at Meiji Jingu Stadium.
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On August 16th, Princess Hisako attended the closing ceremony of the 37th All Japan School Children's Baseball Tournament. The winning team was from Hokkaido.
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[Prisma]

On August 4-5, Princess Hisako and Princess Ayako attended the 53rd Japan Sea Boys' National Convention in Fukuoka city, Fukuoka Prefecture.
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More photos of Princess Tsuguko's May visit to Kagoshima for UNICEF.
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[Prisma]

On September 12th, Princess Hisako opened the exhibit “Inuit Carving from the Prince and Princess Takamado Collection” at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo. The exhibit runs September 13 - November 21 and is part of the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation.

Photo:

https://twitter.com/x/status/907583752477409280

Inuit Carvings from the Prince and Princess Takamado Collection - Government of Canada, Global Affairs Canada, Embassy of Canada to Japan - Tokyo

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The late Prince Takamado first went to Canada in 1978 to study at Queen’s University in Ontario. He returned a number of times after completing his studies and had a deep fondness for Canada and its people, including its Inuit culture and art. After their marriage, Prince and Princess Takamado visited Canada’s North on two occasions, meeting Inuit sculptors and artists and developing a deeper appreciation for this culture. Several artworks from Prince and Princess Takamado’s collection have been donated to the Embassy of Canada so that a wider audience may enjoy and appreciate the beautiful sculptures and art created by Inuit peoples.

Modern Inuit carvings are often made of stone and generally created by hand, even though power tools are available, as this provides the artist with more control in releasing the spirit and image from the stone and brining the sculpture to life. Through this exhibition, viewers will experience these characteristics first hand, glimpsing Canada’s North through the eyes of its Inuit peoples.

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[Prisma]

Better photo at Canadian Embassy shows art given by Princess Takamado - The Japan News

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In the new exhibition titled “Inuit Carvings from the Prince and Princess Takamado Collection,” a total of 22 carvings — all donated to the Canadian government by the princess — are on display at the Embassy’s Prince Takamado Gallery. Mainly made of stone, their motifs range from animals such as beluga whales and walruses to mythological figures including the sea goddess Sedna, and are depicted with a bold but sensitive touch.

“One of the things that my husband felt very close to the Inuit people was the fact that there was a spirituality,” Princess Takamado recalled in her address during the opening event at the Embassy on Tuesday night, which was attended by Canadian Ambassador Ian Burney, senior Japanese diplomats and experts on Canadian affairs.

The princess spoke about her husband’s deep respect for Canada’s appreciation of cultural diversity and inclusion. “[Canada] was where he learned that the ideal society, the ideal world, is the one in which we have this diversity of cultures,” she stressed. Referring to the carvings she donated, the princess said, “My husband would be delighted that they are here, especially on this very special occasion of the 150th anniversary.”

Prior to the princess’ remarks, Burney expressed his deep appreciation for her donation and her commitment to bilateral ties. The ambassador said that “the relationship has been strengthened immeasurably” by the support of the prince and the princess.

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[Prisma]

Princess Hisako visited Kobe, Hgoyo Prefecture September 15-16 for the Japan Sports Masters 2017 Hyogo Competition.
Opening ceremony photo: https://www.kobe-np.co.jp/news/sports/201709/img/b_10558305.jpg
From: www.kobe-np.co.jp

 

[Prisma]

Noriko Senge was also at the Inuit sculpture exhibit opening on September 12th.

https://twitter.com/x/status/908621110383644672

On September 19 or 22th, Princess Takamado attended a Belgian-Japanese cuisine showcase at the Belgium Embassy in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

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[Prisma]

On September 26th, Princess Hisako attended the "Tadao Ando Exhibition" opening ceremony at the National Art Center in Ropponji, Tokyo. Other guests included former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.
Photos: Asahi

On September 28th, Princess Hisako attended a business reception for Irish companies and senior executives from Japanese corporates.
Twitter photos:

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An Tánaiste and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation meets Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako Takamado in Japan during Enterprise Ireland / IDA Ireland trade and investment mission. - DBEI

An Tánaiste, Frances Fitzgerald T.D, Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation met with Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako Takamado in Tokyo today (28th September) at a business reception for Irish companies and senior executives from Japanese corporates.

The event rounded off the first day of the Tanaiste’s visit to Japan which is part of a five-day joint Enterprise Ireland / IDA Ireland trade mission to Singapore and Japan (25-29th September 2017).

HIH Princess Takamado is well known to the Irish community in Japan. She met An Tánaiste, Frances Fitzgerald T.D. when she visited Ireland last July as part of the celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Japan.

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Earlier, I complained about lack of coverage of Princess Ayako's visit to Canada but there is a good summary at the Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary's site.
Visit by Her Imperial Highness Princess Ayako of Takamado to Calgary & Lethbridge : Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary

 

[Prisma]

On September 29th, Princess Hisako attended the Canada 150 Maple Leaf Gala at the Tokyo American Club in Minato-ku, Tokyo.

https://twitter.com/x/status/914171113390923777

Canada 150 Maple Leaf Gala | Canadian Chamber of Commerce Japan

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako gave an interview to Asahi Shimbun about the Inuit collection and the 22 sculptures donated to the Canadian Embassy.

Asahi, Asahi 2, Getty Images

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako visited Shimane Prefecture October 2-3 to attend the National Dietary Improvement Conference and the National Food Advancement Promoter Council Meeting. She also visited Matsue Historical Museum and Matsue Castle.
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Sources: Mainichi, Yomiuri, sanin-chuo.co.jp,

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On the evening of October 3rd, Princess Hisako attended the 20th anniversary of "Japan through Diplomats' Eyes" exhibition in Roppongi. Andrey Kuzhabekov, a Russian diplomat, received the Prince Takamado Memorial Prize. Macedonian Ambassador Dr. Andrijana Cvetkovik received a Special mention award.

Photos:

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Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden posted Princess Ayako's address! ? Her speech starts around 1:38

ETA: fixing typos and added link

 

[iceflower]

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Yesterday, October 10, Princess Hisako attended the Kirin Challenge Cup 2017 match between Japan and Haiti in Kanagawa. It ended 3:3.


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[Prisma]

On August 7th, Princess Hisako attended the 1st Nutrition Day celebration Ceremony in Pacifico Yokohama.
Photos: dietitian.or.jp

On August 8th, Princess Hisako attended Kyoto University’s Foreign Studies Foundation 70th Anniversary Rare Books Exhibition at Nihonbashi Gallery.
Photos: kufs.ac.jp

On September 14th, Princess Hisako attended the 31st National Boys and Girls' Grass Football Tournament.
Photo: blogs.yahoo.co.jp

From September 30 - October 1, Princess Hisako traveled to Nagasaki Prefecture for the 29th Super Housing Fair in Sasebo.
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[Prisma]

On October 12th, Princess Tsuguko spoke about poverty at an elementary school in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture.
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Source: Sankei Imperial Weekly #508

 

[Prisma]

On October 20th, Princess Hisako opened the “Hokusai and Japonisme Exhibition” at the National Museum of Western Art in Tokyo. The special exhibit runs October 21, 2017 - January 28, 2018.

Video and screenshots: news24.jp
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Current Exhibitions | The National Museum of Western Art

 

[Prisma]

On October 23rd, Princess Hisako attended a lecture by Sujan Chinoy on India: Ancient Civilisation-Modern Economy at the Asiatic Society of Japan and dinner.

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[Prisma]

Princess Hisako attended a sculpture exhibition at Nihonbashi last week.
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Princess Hisako visited Ehime Prefecture October 29-30 to attend the closing ceremony of the 17th National Disabled Persons Sports Competition.
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[Prisma]

Princess Hisako visited Izumo, Shimane Prefecture November 4-5 for the opening ceremony of the Regional Traditional Arts Festival. Besides domestic participation, groups from Indonesia and Taiwan also joined. 60 performances are expected over the 2 day festival.

Video: NHK

 

[Prisma]

On November 5th, Princess Hisako attended the 1st All Nippon Japan Bowl at Kyoto Foreign Language University. She is honorary patron of the Japan Bowl.

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https://www.facebook.com/JapanBowl/

 

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Princess Hisako viewed the Shosoin Treasure House exhibition at the National Museum in Nara today, November 9:


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[Prisma]

On November 10th, Princess Hisako attended the 2017 Kyoto Prize. This year's laureates:

• Takashi Mimura - Invention of the High Electron Mobility Transistor (HEMT) and Its Development for the Progress of Information and Communications Technology
• Graham Farquhar - Development of Process-based Models of Photosynthesis and Their Contributions to the Science of Global Environmental Changes
• Richard Taruskin - A Musicologist and Critic of Prodigious Erudition Who Has Transformed Contemporary Perspectives on Music through Historical Research and Essays That Defy Conventional Critical Paradigms

The Kyoto Prize is an international award to honor those who have contributed significantly to the scientific, cultural, and spiritual betterment of mankind. The Prize is presented annually in each of the following three categories: Advanced Technology, Basic Sciences, and Arts and Philosophy.

About Kyoto Prize | Kyoto Prize

Facebook video:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=759388364269737

On November 11th, Princess Hisako had tea with explorer Marek Kamiński.
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Back on October 31st, Princess Hisako attended a special musical performance of Johannes Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem, marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre.

Recent IU Jacobs School of Music graduate Johann Schram Reed, performing in Japan for the first time after receiving critical acclaim for his appearances in various operas along the West Coast of the U.S., served as one of two featured solo vocalists for the concert. Backed by the Tokyo College of Music’s large symphony orchestra and chorus – as well as a massive pipe organ that, amazingly at one point, rotated appearances (starting off Baroque, then shifting to a more modern, industrial-looking side) – both IU alums delivered emotionally powerful performances. For their impressive efforts, they received a lengthy standing ovation from a packed audience that included, among other guest dignitaries seated with McRobbie, the ambassadors to Japan from Austria, Germany and the Holy See, as well as Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado of Japan.

Photo at bottom of Indiana University's blog post:
A partnership to preserve knowledge and a performance to remember - IU Goes to Japan and Australia 2017

 

[Prisma]

On November 16th, Princess Ayako attended the annual winter duck netting for foreign ambassadors at the Shinhama Imperial Wild Duck Preserve in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture. Ambassadors from 8 countries, including the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Nigeria participated in capturing and then releasing 146 birds. Speaking to the press, Princess Ayako said she caught 4 or 5 birds. Duck netting is carried out 5 times a year with ambassadors from November to February.

Photos: Asahi

Kamoba (Imperial Wild Duck Preserves) - The Imperial Household Agency

On November 16th, Princess Hisako attended "Reduce sudden death: AED Promotion Forum 2017" in Minato, Tokyo. Nearly 200 people attended the event organized by the Japan AED Foundation where Princess Hisako is honorary president since April. The forum included a lecture on the need to learn CPR from childhood and efforts to prevent sudden death during sports. According to the foundation, Prince Takamado's collapse and death in 2002 caused an increase in AED (automated external defibrillator) awareness.

Source: NHK

 

[Prisma]

On November 16th, Princess Ayako attended the annual winter duck netting for foreign ambassadors at the Shinhama Imperial Wild Duck Preserve in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture. Ambassadors from 8 countries, including the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Nigeria participated in capturing and then releasing 146 birds. Speaking to the press, Princess Ayako said she caught 4 or 5 birds. Duck netting is carried out 5 times a year with ambassadors from November to February.

Photos: Asahi

Kamoba (Imperial Wild Duck Preserves) - The Imperial Household Agency

Additional photos from: Sankei Imperial Weekly #513
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Photo of Princess Ayako when she visited Ehime Prefecture for the 72nd National Sports Tournament October 2-4:
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[Prisma]

Princess Tsuguko visited Kochi Prefecture November 16-17 for Japan UNICEF. She met with the prefecture's governor and visited schools, speaking about UNICEF's activities and poverty around the world.

Photos: Mainichi 1, Mainichi 2
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[Prisma]

Princess Hisako and family visited Prince Takamado's grave at Toshima Oka Cemetery on the 15th anniversary of his death on November 21st. Sankei reported Noriko Senge also attended.

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ETA: Princess Hisako attended the 2017 Prince Takamado Fencing World Cup in mid-November.

https://twitter.com/x/status/930428333925457925

https://www.facebook.com/MTeamFenci...018621787184/1497850506937317/?type=3&theater

On November 17th, Princess Hisako attended the 66th Yomiuri Education Award Ceremony at the Yomiuri newspaper headquarter in Tokyo.

https://twitter.com/x/status/931657394274189312

 

[Prisma]

Songs Prince Takamado wrote are now being used for the AED project. Mariko Aoki sang one of his pieces. Music video at aed-project.jp

Source: Asahi

 

[Prisma]

Another Asahi report:
Prince Takamado wrote the lyrics to "Your Eyes" in high school and later gave them to his friend Mariko Aoki. At Princess Hisako's suggestion, the composer was written as "Holly", Prince Takamado's seal. Ms. Aoki has performed the song during her concerts. AED usage was limited to doctors and emergency personnel before his death. Afterwards, usage opened to the public in July 2004.

Princess Hisako attended the 69th All Japan Junior High School English Speech Competition and reception last week.

https://www.facebook.com/reikoreiko.sugioka/posts/1338125022982608

 

[Prisma]

Award ceremony photo and article about the 69th speech contest at Identity struggle speech wins English contest - The Japan News

A photo of Princesses Hisako and Ayako at the Feb. 28 for "Gleam of Birds III," an exhibition ... featuring 54 bird photographs taken by Princess Takamado.

 

[Prisma]

On December 4th, Princess Hisako attended a fair sponsored by Tokyo's branch of Ikebana International at Royal Park Hotel in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. Embassies of 35 countries, including Belgium and Morocco, participated in the charity bazaar, selling folk crafts and such. Part of the proceeds will be donated to flood victims in Fukuoka Prefecture.

Ikebana International was founded in 1956 and currently has 147 chapters in 49 countries and 1 region with about 7,500 members. Princess Hisako is honorary president of the organization.

Photo: Asahi

ETA: Group photo at

https://twitter.com/x/status/937965595600891904