Princess Hisako Takamado and Family: News and Pictures

[Prisma]

On September 21st, Princess Tsuguko attended the "Peace Symposium Tokyo 2022: Peacemaking at the Intersection of Culture, Art, and Nature" at International House of Japan’s Iwasaki Koyata Memorial Hall in Minato, Tokyo. She gave the congratulatory address.

Photo (right, back of her head with fabric hair clip, floral dress, 承子女王殿下 on chair):

https://www.facebook.com/PortlandJapaneseGarden/posts/pfbid0jZW7CCfgKSgXemJFGvL6Ha74wPbyRhieL7ork8muFXuyscWJ8hZSVS8Nvba9SZisl

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Found a better photo: https://japanesegarden.org/2022/10/25/gathering-the-voices/

https://japanesegarden.org/wp-conte...osium_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-263-2048x1363.jpg

 

[Prisma]

On November 2nd, Princess Hisako attended a gala dinner, hosted by Liechtenstein bank LGT and the Principality, at The Okura Tokyo. I think Prince Maximilian of Liechtenstein (and CEO) also attended?
Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/keiko.oyamatsu.5/posts/pfbid02h4ba9SpcXU91GkPNzpEdrJvHG42xrBfeTwz9BGE3Df8KGzeETSmJTjAvu7gbmGbDl

One of the guests were invited by the 11th head of Sōhen tea ceremony, Yuyusai Yamada Sōhen, and another guest described the splendid evening: dinner concept by chef Yosuke Suga, desserts designed by pastry chef Mineko Kato, entertainment featured Noh performer Manjiro Tatsumi and classical ensemble conducted by Tomomi Nishimoto.
Sources:

https://www.facebook.com/tatzu24/posts/pfbid0Xi3U9X7jLMzoPzjTFyMd3sxD51gqWht9LMg88NnXKNFHwX4FjVivGsch6Hekzt2ul

https://www.facebook.com/takanori.nakamura.509/posts/pfbid0g1LEAgEWfGiMLGMLHZzjSYypHrtN4JdzMg4CLGxycF4a9FZ7nqeeq4r9jVH8237el

On November 3rd, Princess Hisako attended a charity concert for BirdLife International and reception at the Spanish Embassy.
Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0CM2xTnFwPm4EYH7xDGyRMZQVKt8oJbsLL9EwVHjXGiGntFEvd3iXwHuJmK28dinpl&id=100063736410598

https://twitter.com/x/status/1588110899210252289

On November 4th, Princess Hisako had an audience with the Ambassador of Qatar at the Takamado residence, regarding her visit to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup.

Please note, the Qatar's English translation incorrectly states “Friday 04.10.2022” and "her office (State Guest House Akasaka Palace)". It's Japanese text has correct date 2022年11月4日 and location 赤坂御用地の高円宮邸 -> Akasaka Estate's Takamado residence.

Photos: https://tokyo.embassy.qa/en/media/n...ess-takamado-receives-our-ambassador-to-japan
https://twitter.com/QatarEmbassyJp/status/1589458264051576832

Later on November 4th, Princess Hisako attended the 125th anniversary of Japan-Chile diplomatic relations at the Hotel New Otani.
Photos: https://www.facebook.com/herseymaga...gn6QkbYBkK2riTvd7eiQQhAyLgsRrVB6PY8TnzWfrF4ml
https://twitter.com/EmbChileJapon/status/1589454217491939329

Princess Hisako visited Hiroshima Prefecture November 5-6 for the "2022 / 8th Special Olympics Japan Summer National Games." She visited the Atomic Bomb Cenotaph at Peace Memorial Park. She attended tennis, swimming, football match, track and field events, and a judo award ceremony.
Photos/videos: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/hiroshima-news/20221105/4000020158.html
https://www.chugoku-np.co.jp/articles/-/234770
https://www.home-tv.co.jp/news/content/?news_id=20221105178696
https://www.home-tv.co.jp/news/content/?news_id=20221106178751
https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/197137?display=1

On November 7th, the Imperial Household announced Princess Hisako will visit Qatar from November 26 to December 3 for the FIFA World Cup. She is honorary president of Japan Football Association and she will attend Japan's matches against Costa Rica and Spain, visit the Japanese team's camp, and observe their training. Her schedule also includes a visit to a welfare support facility for children with mental disorders and autism, and a dinner hosted by the Japanese ambassador.

It's the first time in 28 years for an Imperial family member to visit Qatar, since then-Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako’s visit in 1994.
Sources: Sankei, NTV

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako visited Nara Prefecture November 9-10 for the 74th Shōsō-in Treasures Special Exhibition at Nara National Museum. She toured the exhibition for an hour and a half. She also visited Kyoto Prefecture.

Photos: Asahi, Yomiuri, Nara-np

ETA: Princess Hisako attended the 9th Golden Netsuke Awards in Kyoto on November 10.
Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/kadokawadaisaku/posts/pfbid0YTcxVo6QnoGANx1KvC1PjixFokWVvQ4uT3V9aZh9774pAwhNVTMe1FCCdM4JnkDTl

On November 10th, the JFA All Japan U-15 Women's Football Championship, which marks its 27th year, was renamed after Princess Hisako, the honorary president of the Japan Football Association (JFA).

"Princess Takamado Cup JFA All Japan U-15 Women's Football Championship"

Source: http://www.jfa.jp/women/news/00030938/

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako has Covid-19, confirmed with PCR test on November 16. She had mild cold symptoms from the 12th, developing to a 38 C fever by the night of the 15th. She currently has fever and sore throat. Princess Hisako will recuperate until November 19 and attend her late husband's memorial ceremony on the 21st and travel to Qatar as planned on the 26th for the World Cup.

Her daughter Princess Tsuguko and nieces Princesses Akiko and Yohko (recent interactions) have tested negative.

Sources: Mainichi, Jiji, NHK, FNN

Princess Hisako becomes 5th COVID-19 case for Japan imperial family - Kyodo News

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Princess Hisako, who will recuperate at her residence until Saturday, has canceled her attendance at the All Japan Inter-Middle School English Oratorical Contest to be held Friday.

There will be no change to her scheduled visit to Qatar from Nov. 26 to watch Japan play in the soccer World Cup, according to the agency.

ETA: More info and better photo of the gala dinner on November 2 at https://tokyo.birdlife.org/archives/news/21005

Prince Max of Liechtenstein presented a donation to BirdLife International's Honorary President Princess Hisako at the gala anniversary dinner of LGT's Japanese subsidiary, LGT Wealth Management Trust Co., Ltd. 10,000,000 Yen will be donated over the next 5 years.

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

Are there any activities of Princess Tsuguko in November? ?

 

[Prisma]

On November 21st, Princesses Hisako Tsuguko, Akiko, Yohko and other family members attended the memorial ceremony for the 20th anniversary of Prince Takamado's death at Toshimagaoka Cemetery in Bunkyo, Tokyo. As customary, the Imperial and Emeritus couples sent envoys.

Princess Yuriko attended the morning ceremony at the Takamado residence and did not attend the afternoon ceremony at the cemetery due to cold weather.

Photos: FNN, NHK

NTV video includes former princess Ayako, her husband Kei Moriya and their eldest son Jo, former princess Yasuko and her husband Tadateru Konoe.

Tokyo Shimbun's article marking the 20th anniversary of Prince Takamado's death:
- Prince Takamado was appointed honorary president of JFA in 1987 and sought to develop football in Japan. The Prince Takamado Trophy tournament was established for junior and senior high school players.
- Prince Takamado worked part-time for Japan-Foundation for 21 years and hoped South Korea-Japan co-hosting the World Cup would improve relations.
- Takamado couple visited South Korea for the World Cup in May-June 2002. The 6-day trip was very busy and they got less than 5 hours of sleep daily. Besides World Cup events, the schedule covered historical and cultural places, facilities for the disabled, elementary schools, fish market, and organizations established by Crown Princess Yi Bangja (former Japanese Princess Masako of Nashimoto).
- interview with Princess Hisako, she commented on future Japan-Korea exchanges, "The prince recalled 2002 and said, "We did it together then. Let's do it together again." I think it is important to build up exchanges."
- Prince Takamado Memorial Korea Exchange Foundation is a private-sector organization. Princess Hisako says "The exchange between countries does not mean only government-to-government exchanges, but is based on exchanges between people.There are many exchanges between individuals. I am sure that the relationship between our two countries will definitely improve."
- Princess Hisako is honorary president of Japan AED Foundation and supports the spread of AEDs to save lives.
- Reporter Dai Sato shared memories of the late prince. In September 2002, Sato worked for the Toyama bureau and visited Kochi Prefecture for the National Sports Festival to interview Toyama athletes. After work, he went to Kochi City's downtown for "night reporting" and encountered heavy security nearby. Turns out, the Takamado couple were at a popular local dumpling stand and Sato was invited to join their table (Sato was still wearing his press pass). Although the exchange was brief, Prince Takamado was friendly and shook hands, saying ""Chunichi Shimbun (publisher of the Tokyo Shimbun), do your best!" Sato said the couple seemed to embody the "open imperial family." Passersby approached the table and the Takamado couple exchanged friendly words and allowed photos.
- In early November, Sato covered the Takamado couple's visit to Toyama for the "Traditional Performing Arts Festa" but did not get an opportunity to speak to the prince who died 10 days later.

Netsuke collection evokes Prince Takamado’s personality - The Japan News

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The Yomiuri Shimbun: Netsuke is a fastener for items hung from obi (a kimono sash) such as kinchaku pouches and inro (decorative containers for seals). The museum is currently displaying about 500 netsuke the prince collected in the exhibition.

Princess Hisako: While keeping only a few items on hand, I newly donated the remaining 240 items to the museum this time. I am delighted because the prince had hoped that his netsuke collection would be put on permanent display at the museum. Since the collection shows the prince’s character and preferences, I hope visitors will get an idea of his personality.

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Yomiuri: Which netsuke is the most memorable to you?

Princess Hisako: It is a netsuke of a horse, one of the 12 divine generals. The prince bought it for me before our marriage at a netsuke shop we went to together. He bought it since his Chinese Zodiac sign is the horse. After that, every time we had a baby, we bought a netsuke. I now have the netsuke of divine generals showing the zodiac sign of each of our five family members.

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Princess Hisako: What I can do for the organizations is quite different from what the prince, who played soccer and hockey himself, could do. I have always thought about and acted on what the prince would have done. Fortunately, the sports I am involved in are gaining social recognition and going in the direction the prince wanted.

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Yomiuri: How would you like to support the Imperial family in the Reiwa era [2019-]?

Princess Hisako: Prince Takamado used to say that the Imperial family has a pyramid-style structure with the Emperor sitting at the top, and we are the ones who support the family from the bottom. Since we have a lot of contact with the public, we would like to engage in small events that the Emperor and Empress cannot attend.

Yomiuri: With a decrease in the number of royal family members, the number of honorary presidencies you hold is increasing.

Princess Hisako: It can’t be helped that the official duties divided among Imperial family members have been gradually reorganized with the decrease of the number of people involved. However, it is possible to be involved in more organizations by, for example, attending events of an entity once every few years instead of every year. I would like to continue to work for more organizations if the Imperial Household Agency approves.

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[MarieAmelie_95]

On November 21st, Princesses Hisako Tsuguko, Akiko, Yohko and other family members attended the memorial ceremony for the 20th anniversary of Prince Takamado's death at Toshimagaoka Cemetery in Bunkyo, Tokyo. As customary, the Imperial and Emeritus couples sent envoys.

Princess Yuriko attended the morning ceremony at the Takamado residence and did not attend the afternoon ceremony at the cemetery due to cold weather.

Photo: NHK

NTV video includes former princess Ayako, her husband Kei Moriya and her eldest son Jo, former princess Yasuko and her husband Tadateru Konoe.

Tokyo Shimbun's article marking the 20th anniversary of Prince Takamado's death:
- Prince Takamado was appointed honorary president of JFA in 1987 and sought to develop football in Japan. The Prince Takamado Trophy tournament was established for junior and senior high school players.
- Prince Takamado worked part-time for Japan-Foundation for 21 years and hoped South Korea-Japan co-hosting the World Cup would improve relations.
- Takamado couple visited South Korea for the World Cup in May 2002. The 6-day trip was very busy and they got less than 5 hours of sleep daily. Besides World Cup events, the schedule covered historical and cultural places, facilities for the disabled, elementary schools, fish market, and organizations established by Crown Princess Yi Bangja (former Japanese Princess Masako of Nashimoto).
- interview with Princess Hisako, she commented on future Japan-Korea exchanges, "The prince recalled 2002 and said, "We did it together then. Let's do it together again." I think it is important to build up exchanges."
- Prince Takamado Memorial Korea Exchange Foundation is a private-sector organization. Princess Hisako says "The exchange between countries does not mean only government-to-government exchanges, but is based on exchanges between people.There are many exchanges between individuals. I am sure that the relationship between our two countries will definitely improve."
- Princess Hisako is Japan AED Foundation and supports the spread of AEDs to save lives.
- Reporter Dai Sato shared memories of the late prince. In September 2002, Sato worked for the Toyama bureau and visited Kochi Prefecture for the National Sports Festival to interview Toyama athletes. After work, he went to Kochi City's downtown for "night reporting" and encountered heavy security nearby. Turns out, the Takamado couple were at a popular local dumpling stand and Sato was invited to join their table (Sato was still wearing his press pass). Although the exchange was brief, Prince Takamado was friendly and shook hands, saying ""Chunichi Shimbun (publisher of the Tokyo Shimbun), do your best!" Sato said the couple seemed to embody the "open imperial family."
- In early November, Sato covered the Takamado couple's visit to Toyama for the "Traditional Performing Arts Festa" but did not get an opportunity to speak to the prince who died 10 days later.

Thank you so much for the video, Prisma !
It was so great to see former Princess Ayako with her first child! Seeing the former princess Yasuko was also nice!
I think it's great to include Ayako in the memorial service for her father.

 

[Biri]

And was Noriko Senge present?

 

[Prisma]

You're welcome MarieAmelie_95!

I updated my earlier post but here's FNN gallery where nearly half of the photos focus on the Moriya family. I think Masako Sen's husband Sōshitsu Sen XVI is seated to the right of Yasuko / behind Jo Moriya. Photo 6 describes Aunt Tsuguko and nephew Jo hugging after the ceremony.

And was Noriko Senge present?

Oddly, Noriko has not been shown or mentioned in videos and articles so far. Jiji and TBS jumps from Tsuguko to Ayako, skipping Noriko. Sankei only mentions Imperial family members, nothing about the former royals or relatives.

Perhaps Noriko is ill or tested positive for Covid? She usually attends the annual memorial.

ETA: Asahi photo gallery - 20 years since Prince Takamado passed away

https://twitter.com/x/status/1594631295854063617

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

You're welcome MarieAmelie_95!

I updated my earlier post but here's FNN gallery where nearly half of the photos focus on the Moriya family. I think Masako Sen's husband Sōshitsu Sen XVI is seated to the right of Yasuko / behind Jo Moriya. Photo 6 describes Aunt Tsuguko and nephew Jo hugging after the ceremony.


Oddly, Noriko has not been shown or mentioned in videos and articles so far. Jiji and TBS jumps from Tsuguko to Ayako, skipping Noriko. Sankei only mentions Imperial family members, nothing about the former royals or relatives.

Perhaps Noriko is ill or tested positive for Covid? She usually attends the annual memorial.

ETA: Asahi photo gallery - 20 years since Prince Takamado passed away

https://twitter.com/x/status/1594631295854063617

She may have Covid, having been with her mother (who tested positive) and Princess Akiko at an exhibition for the late Prince Takamado (Norihito).

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

Nippon TV News 24 posted a video (in English) of the memorial service for Prince Takamado (Norihito) on 21 November 2022.

Video
At the beginning of the video we can glimpse for a moment the arrival of Princesses Akiko and Yōko (at 0:01), while in the foreground we find Princess Takamado (Hisako) and Princess Tsuguko.

 

[Prisma]

Are there any activities of Princess Tsuguko in November? ��

Except for her father's memorial ceremony, I haven't found anything else for Princess Tsuguko in November so far. However, there's another week before December so she may have an event soon and Asahi Imperial schedule doesn't list all activities.

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On November 11th, Princess Hisako attended the CCI France Japon's 2022 Tokyo Gala Party at Cerulean Tower Tokyo Hotel.

With French Ambassador to Japan, Philippe Setton:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck4P7gdywGu/

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On November 22nd, Princess Hisako attended the 2022 Osaka Prefecture Japanese Red Cross Society Convention. As an honorary vice president of JRCS, she presented medals of merit. About 300 people attended the event.

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Princess Hisako visited Tochigi Prefecture October 30-31 for the closing ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities.
- softball in Otawara City, flying disc in Tochigi City, football in Moka City
- roadside station Genki Apumura and glamping facilities in Takanezawa Town
- closing ceremony in Utsunomiya City

Photos: https://www.shimotsuke.co.jp/articles/-/651319
https://www.genkiupmura.com/staff_news/221120osirase/
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/lnews/utsunomiya/20221031/1090013692.html

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[MarieAmelie_95]

Except for her father's memorial ceremony, I haven't found anything else for Princess Tsuguko in November so far. However, there's another week before December so she may have an event soon and Asahi Imperial schedule doesn't list all activities.

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On November 11th, Princess Hisako attended the CCI France Japon's 2022 Tokyo Gala Party at Cerulean Tower Tokyo Hotel.

With French Ambassador to Japan, Philippe Setton:
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck4P7gdywGu/

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On November 22nd, Princess Hisako attended the 2022 Osaka Prefecture Japanese Red Cross Society Convention. As an honorary vice president of JRCS, she presented medals of merit. About 300 people attended the event.

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Princess Hisako visited Tochigi Prefecture October 30-31 for the closing ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities.
- softball in Otawara City, flying disc in Tochigi City, football in Moka City
- roadside station Genki Apumura and glamping facilities in Takanezawa Town
- closing ceremony in Utsunomiya City

Photos: https://www.shimotsuke.co.jp/articles/-/651319
https://www.genkiupmura.com/staff_news/221120osirase/
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/lnews/utsunomiya/20221031/1090013692.html

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Does the imperial family stop working in December?

 

[Prisma]

They have events in December. I just meant November's not over yet so Tsuguko could have an event this month.

 

[Prisma]

On November 26th, Princess Hisako arrived at Narita Airport around 9:30pm for a 10pm flight to Qatar to attend the FIFA World Cup. Agenda includes Japan's matches with Costa Rica and Spain, Team Japan's training camp, art galleries, museums, and welfare support facilities for children with mental disorders.

Photos: FNN, NHK, NTV

Ambassador of Qatar to Japan Hassan bin Mohamed Rafi Al-Emaadi attended the send off at the Takamado residence.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1596525262694670339

Asahi also published an interview with Princess Hisako

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako attended Japan-Costa Rica match on November 27, see 2022 FIFA World Cup posts:
https://www.theroyalforums.com/foru...vember-december-2022-a-49709.html#post2510155
https://www.theroyalforums.com/foru...vember-december-2022-a-49709.html#post2510243

On November 28th, Princess Hisako visited Qatar National Museum and the Japanese national team's training camp to give encouragement. She said "I would be happy if you could take away your fatigue and play the game without regrets."

https://www.theroyalforums.com/foru...vember-december-2022-a-49709.html#post2510365

Gekisaka.jp gallery

https://twitter.com/x/status/1597400473317044227

 

[Prisma]

On November 22nd, Princess Tsuguko and her colleague Haruka Murayama from Japan committee for UNICEF were invited to give a joint lecture on international development for the Professor Mitsuhiro Hayashi’s seminar at Chuo University, Faculty of Economics and FLP International Cooperation Program.

Haruka Murayama presented on nutritional problems and food education, not only about malnutrition but also obesity and issues with food advertisements and packaging. She reported UNICEF’s activities in the field such as in the Philippines where children are becoming overweight. Group work was conducted for about 20 minutes about responses and possible solutions with Princess Tsuguko exchanging ideas and answering questions. She gave the closing remarks at the seminar.

The Faculty of Economics and 4th year students in Professor Hayashi’s seminar have been preparing for the annual seminar since June and it’s the first in-person lecture with Japan Committee for UNICEF in 3 years with the past 2 events held online due to the pandemic.

Photos: https://www.chuo-u.ac.jp/academics/faculties/economics/news/2022/11/63523/

 

[Prisma]

On December 3rd, Princess Tsuguko attended the opening ceremony of the "2nd Global Youth Forum for the Culture of Lawfulness" held at the Kyoto International Conference Center in Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. More than 100 people from Japan and overseas participated in the hybrid event.

Her greeting in English included "The impact of the novel coronavirus epidemic, wars, and conflicts is creating disparities and divisions in society, and distorting the rule of law. Tolerance to understand different values ​​is important."

Photo: Yomiuri

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HH Sheikha Jawaher Meets Japanese Imperial Family Member Princess Takamado - Qatar News Agency (December 2)

HH Consort of HH the Amir Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al-Thani met on Friday at the Pearl Palace with HH Princess Takamado [...]

During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and topics of mutual interest.

On December 3rd, Princess Hisako returned to Japan from her unofficial visit to Qatar for the FIFA World Cup. IHA staff greeted her arrival at Narita Airport around 6pm.

Photo/video: NTV, TBS, FNN

 

[Prisma]

On December 6th, Princess Hisako attended the 14th Prince Takamado Memorial Netsuke Competition award ceremony at Osaka University of Arts Sky Campus (Abeno Harukas 24th floor) in Abeno Ward, Osaka City.

Along with 141 works submitted by students, about 130 netsuke from the Prince Takamado collection and about 20 photo panels of "Traveling Netsuke" photographed by Princess Hisako will be exhibited.

Photos: https://abeno.keizai.biz/headline/3987/
https://abeno.keizai.biz/photoflash/10615/

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Magazine Fujingaho has a (new?) photo of Princess Hisako on its paywall premium page

https://www.fujingaho.jp/present/a41166795/fujingaho-premium-paywall-guidance-2022/

https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-pro...2301-tain-03-01-3-1200-0-72-80-1669385683.jpg

 

[Prisma]

The Berlin State Opera Orchestra (Staatskapelle Berlin) is currently visiting Japan. Last night (December 7), over 100 members of the orchestra visited the German Ambassador's Residence after a concert at Suntory Hall in Tokyo. Princess Hisako attended the reception.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1600729917569699840

 

[iceflower]

Yesterday, December 11, Princess Hisako attended the 2022 Fencing World Cup Prince Takamado Trophy Men's Foil Team Award ceremony at Komazawa Olympic Park Gymnasium:


** rex gallery **

 

[Prisma]

Also on December 11th, Princess Hisako attended the Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2022 Final (Kawasaki Frontale vs Sagan Tosu) at the National Stadium in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Photos:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1601790522821316609

https://twitter.com/x/status/1601823418265276416

https://twitter.com/x/status/1601856735404511233

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On December 12th, Princess Hisako attended Ikebana International Fair 2022 at Royal Park Hotel Tokyo.

Photos: JP News - Korea

https://www.facebook.com/dyna.zaguirre/posts/pfbid02SKipjxNy4oEPyviXNypS3mRgep1tYYnJxzMen3r1KFVfBYzSwtRPKe8LX4YoeNonl

https://twitter.com/x/status/1602540674254917632

https://twitter.com/RwandainJapan/status/1602222450145906688
https://twitter.com/RwandainJapan/status/1602223861306601473

Also on December 12th, Princess Hisako held a private tea with The King's Singers at the Takamado residence. Originally scheduled for 20 minutes, the meeting ran 2 hours long.

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/kingssinge...j2ybK1CsnyaGkPvoq7AUM2nqLtLQxPzsA3cU6VRoRM81l

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Pianist Mari Kumamoto met Princess Tsuguko at the 20th anniversary ceremony of Prince Takamado's death. Kumamoto described a prince who loved art and played guitar and cello. She performed in London on the 3rd memorial anniversary. She describes Tsuguko as "very attractive."

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/permalink....DBo2FJ3p2mq5D3mXc4Jsqx6Qjl&id=100063736410598
https://www.instagram.com/p/CmEljtqJwbq/

 

[Prisma]

On December 13th, Princess Hisako attended the AED Promotion Forum 2022 at Gakushi-kaikan in Chiyoda, Tokyo. She is honorary patron of the AED Foundation of Japan.

AP Images

https://twitter.com/x/status/1602641325303767041

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

Princess Takamado (Hisako) and Princess Tsuguko of Takamado will participate (with the rest of the Imperial Family: Their Majesties, Crown Prince couple, Princess Kako, Princess Akiko and Princess Yōko) in a visit to the Imperial Mausoleum of Emperor Taishō on December 25.

Article on Asahi.com

 

[Prisma]

Only Princesses Hisako and Tsuguko will visit Emperor Taisho's mausoleum on December 25. Other family members will attend a memorial ceremony at the Imperial Palace Sanctuaries and Empress Masako will most likely worship from home. She does not fully attend court rituals due to her health.

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On December 20th, Princess Hisako visited the 63rd / 2022 Press Photo Exhibition at Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in Chuo, Tokyo.

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More photos of Princess Hisako at Ikebana International Fair 2022 on December 12.

AP Images

https://www.facebook.com/mynembtokyo/posts/pfbid0tBHigBk38uy8CptGJrx4oT2SKJ8czx25PcSvgfDLE6Uhgn4N8GSxeNZHxfmQZvp9l

https://twitter.com/x/status/1603666635151347713

 

[iceflower]

Here's a gallery of Princess Hisako viewing the press photo exhibition today, December 20:


** gettyimages gallery: JPN: Princess Hisako Of Takamado Attends Press Photo Exhibition **

 

[Prisma]

More info and photos of Princess Hisako's visit to Qatar for the World Cup at Bilateral Event News | Embassy of Japan in the State of Qatar

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During her stay in Qatar, Princess Takamado visited the Qatar National Museum on November 28th, the Museum of Islamic Art on the 30th and 321 Olympic Museum on December 3rd, where she learned about Qatar's history and Islamic art exhibition as well as the world history of sports accompanied by Ambassador Maeda. On the 29th, she also visited the Shafallah Center, which is an educational facility for disabled children, and interacted with the educators and students of the facility.

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More photos of Princess Tsuguko at the "Peace Symposium Tokyo 2022: Peacemaking at the Intersection of Culture, Art, and Nature" on September 21 at International House of Japan and later reception at the US Ambassador's residence with her mother Princess Hisako.

2022 in Review - Portland Japanese Garden

https://japanesegarden.org/wp-conte...posium_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-92-2048x1363.jpg
https://japanesegarden.org/wp-conte...ption_PhotoByKenKatsurayama-592-2048x1363.jpg

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

Are there any photos of Princess Takamado (Hisako) and Princess Tsuguko at today's Emperor Taisho memorial?

 

[Prisma]

Sadly, no content of the Takamado princesses at Emperor Taisho's mausoleum on December 25.

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On December 27th, Princess Hisako attended the Princess Takamado Trophy JFA 27th All Japan U-15 Women's Football Championship Final at Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka in Kita, Tokyo.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1607584930372136963

Later, she attended the Prince Takamado Trophy JFA 34th All Japan U-15 Football Championship Final on the same field.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1607642747338633216

https://twitter.com/x/status/1607752632424333316

https://twitter.com/x/status/1607752796950130691

https://twitter.com/x/status/1607752906459185152

 

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Found a photo of Princess Tsuguko at Sakura City Museum on October 9 when she visited Tochigi Prefecture for the 77th National Sports Festival.

https://www.city.tochigi-sakura.lg.jp/government/000049/000295/p002965.html

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On October 28th, Princess Hisako attended the BirdLife 100th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the Palace Hotel Tokyo.

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On December 18th, Princess Tsuguko attended the 2022 Empress's Cup All Japan Volleyball Championship Final at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Another report says her mother Princess Hisako attended the Emperor's Cup All Japan Volleyball Championship Final on the same day.