The Mikasa Family Thread

[Prisma]

Thanks. Early June must be a tough time for the Mikasa family. June 8th is the second anniversary of Prince Katsura's death.

Found video of Prince Tomohito's 4th anniversary memorial:
http://www.fnn-news.com/news/headlin...N00326868.html

On June 7th, Princess Akiko visited the Hidden Treasures from Afghanistan exhibit at the Tokyo National Museum. Princesses Nobuko and Hisako visited the exhibit in April.
http://www.fnn-news.com/news/headlin...N00326966.html

Also, Princess Akiko on rice cultivation in Asahi. (I guess it's a monthly article she's writing?)

[Prisma]

Yuriko, Princess Mikasa has been hospitalized for shingles at St. Luke's International Hospital on June 8th. Her husband has been at the same hospital since May 16th, recovering from acute pneumonia.

Source: mainichi

Wishing Prince and Princess Mikasa a speedy recovery.

[Prisma]

Video of the 2nd anniversary memorial service for Prince Katsura:
http://www.fnn-news.com/news/headlin...N00327136.html

Attendees: Prince Akishino and Princesses Kiko, Akiko, Yoko, Hisako, and Ayako.

[MAfan]

Originally Posted by Prisma

Yuriko, Princess Mikasa has been hospitalized for shingles at St. Luke's International Hospital on June 8th. Her husband has been at the same hospital since May 16th, recovering from acute pneumonia.

Source: mainichi

Wishing Prince and Princess Mikasa a speedy recovery.

Indeed let's hope she'll have a speed recovery! In the best of cases shingles is a nuisance, but usually it is very very painful.

[Al_bina]

Princess Akiko planted rice seedlings in Niigata |unbelievableme |ru_royalty

The above post by unbelievableme contains photos of Princess Akiko visiting the Niigata University and undertaking engagements there.

[Prisma]

Originally Posted by Prisma

Video of the 2nd anniversary memorial service for Prince Katsura:
www.fnn-news.com: ??????????...

Attendees: Prince Akishino and Princesses Kiko, Akiko, Yoko, Hisako, and Ayako.

Getty Images of 2nd anniversary memorial service for Prince Katsura. Prince and Princess Hitachi also attended.

[Prisma]

On June 13th, Princess Yuriko was discharged from St. Luke's International Hospital.

Source: mainichi

[Prisma]

On June 22, the IHA reported Prince Mikasa remains hospitalized at St. Luke's International Hospital. Although the pneumonia has subsided, the Prince will stay as a precaution due his advanced age and because his heart function has reduced a little. Prince Mikasa is working on rehabilitation by moving his limbs in bed and standing up from his wheelchair.

Sources: Yomiuri and news.tbs.co.jp

[Prisma]

On June 19th, Princess Akiko gave a lecture in Kochi City for the book launch of "heart of Japanese Art" (Shogakukan). She spoke about the importance of incorporating Japanese culture in life from childhood. About 180 people participated and the visit was organized by the "Association to inviting the Princess Akiko to Kochi". It was her first time visiting Kochi.

Photo and info: kochinews.co.jp

[Prisma]

Prince Mikasa received visits from his wife Princess Yuriko, his daughter-in-law Princess Hisako, and the Emperor and Empress on June 30th. The Imperial couple arrived at St. Luke's International Hospital around 4:45pm and stayed for about 20 minutes.

3 photos and info at Asahi

ETA: found video clips of the arrivals.
news.tbs.co.jp
www.news24.jp

[Prisma]

On July 1st, Princess Yoko attended the 46th society contributors award cremony at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo. Since 1971, the award recognizes people who saved lives in dangerous situations. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also attended.

Source: Asahi

From 25th June to 27th June, HIH Princess Nobuko of Mikasa visited Fukuoka Prefecture to attend the 99th Lions Clubs International Convention. On 27th June, HIH Princess Nobuko visited Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Dazaifu City.

Photos and video: https://imperialfamilyjapan.wordpres...incess-nobuko/

Princess Akiko wrote about her June 5th rice planting experience at Asahi.

[Al_bina]

Thanks for the updates!
It is great that Princess Nobuko is able to undertake engagements. Her health recovered nicely.

[Prisma]

You're welcome! :)
I wish the media covered more of the extended family.

[Tatiana Maria]

Originally Posted by Prisma

Also, Princess Akiko on rice cultivation in Asahi. (I guess it's a monthly article she's writing?)

I see the byline is Princess Akiko rather than a "name" such as Mikasa no miya Akiko. Do the imperial family members habitually use their titles professionally?

[Prisma]

On July 12th, the IHA announced Princess Yoko of Mikasa will privately travel to the US for the 7th International Institute for Applied Ergonomics Conference. She will depart on July 29th for the 5 day trip.

Source: jiji.com

[Prisma]

On July 14th, Princess Yoko visited the Miyagi prefectural government of Aoba-ku, Sendai for the announcement of the "sobering independence support" award, which honors individuals and organizations supporting people with disabilities. Social welfare corporation "Arinomamasha" is a sponsor and the late Prince Tomohito served as its president. Princess Yoko was appointed selection committee chairman of the award last October.

Source: page 3 of Sankei's Imperial Weekly 7/16 and photo

[Prisma]

Originally Posted by Prisma

On July 14th, Princess Yoko visited the Miyagi prefectural government of Aoba-ku, Sendai for the announcement of the "sobering independence support" award, which honors individuals and organizations supporting people with disabilities. Social welfare corporation "Arinomamasha" is a sponsor and the late Prince Tomohito served as its president. Princess Yoko was appointed selection committee chairman of the award last October.

Source: page 3 of Sankei's Imperial Weekly 7/16 and photo

On July 24th, Princess Yoko attended the "18th sobering independence" award ceremony. President Nishihira Tetsuya of electric wheelchair company "Arowan" accepted the award. He has researched electric wheelchairs for 50 years, starting when he was 15 for his brother who had muscular dystrophy. Another recipient was Support Center Pia which helped disabled people near Fukushima.

Source: kahoku.co.jp

[Prisma]

On July 26th, Princess Yoko attended the opening ceremony of the 51st National dojo boy Kendo Tournament in Tokyo. 958 teams of elementary and junior high school students qualified and about 4800 people are participating. The tournament is sponsored by All Japan Kendo dojo Federation, Mainichi Newspapers, and Lion Corporation. Princess Yoko encouraged "win or lose, please face the game so as not to leave regrets."

Source: Mainichi

[Prisma]

Originally Posted by Prisma

On July 12th, the IHA announced Princess Yoko of Mikasa will privately travel to the US for the 7th International Institute for Applied Ergonomics Conference. She will depart on July 29th for the 5 day trip.

Source: jiji.com

On July 29th, Princess Yoko departed from Narita Airport for Florida, USA to attended the international ergonomics conference. She has served as the president of the Japanese organization and will give a lecture.

Source: NHK

[Al_bina]

Originally Posted by Prisma

On July 26th, Princess Yoko attended the opening ceremony of the 51st National dojo boy Kendo Tournament in Tokyo. 958 teams of elementary and junior high school students qualified and about 4800 people are participating. The tournament is sponsored by All Japan Kendo dojo Federation, Mainichi Newspapers, and Lion Corporation. Princess Yoko encouraged "win or lose, please face the game so as not to leave regrets."

Source: Mainichi

Thanks for the update!
I am sure Princess Yoko enjoyed undertaking this engagements as she is good at kendo.