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02-23-2022, 11:38 PM
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These are shocking numbers: an increase from 4 to 11 online meetings in a year time?! What are they doing the rest of the year (as the previous sentence stated that he could not meet people or attend events either)?
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Scaled-down audiences, government and ambassador ceremonies, briefings, court rituals, welcoming new IHA and Imperial Guard staff, court rituals, Diet openings, etc.
Their Majesties schedule is available at https://www.kunaicho.go.jp/page/gonittei/top/2
I agree the number of online meetings with the public is low. The IHA could be making online meetings more complicated than they need to be.
More 62nd birthday info
Photos: Asahi, AP Images
Crown Princess Kiko entering the Imperial Palace. I don't know why the Crown Prince couple need to arrive separately. They greet the Emperor and Empress around 10:30am.
Birthday Ceremonies for Emperor Naruhito Scaled Down | Nippon.com
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Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako received congratulations at the palace from Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko as well as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who gave a celebratory speech.
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A visit by the Imperial couple to Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko was canceled. There was no lunch with guests or tea party with foreign ambassadors.
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03-22-2022, 12:42 AM
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On March 21st, Emperor Naruhito's video message was played at the 9th World Water Forum conference in Dakar, Senegal. The message was recorded on March 11.
Photos: Mainichi, Sankei
English: https://www.kunaicho.go.jp/page/okotoba/detailEn/90#351
Japan's Emperor Sends Video Message to World Water Forum | Nippon.com
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In the 10-minute video, shown at the opening ceremony Monday, the Emperor referred to tasks that the world needs to resolve in connection with water, such as climate change, infectious diseases and water supplies in areas hit by disasters and conflicts.
He expressed hopes that dialogue at the conference and elsewhere will facilitate better mutual understanding across national and regional borders and lead to a peaceful world.
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03-25-2022, 05:00 PM
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On March 25th, Emperor Naruhito attended the credential presentation ceremony of Rahm Emanuel, US ambassador to Japan, at the Imperial Palace. Other American Embassy officials were also introduced. The emperor and ambassador spoke for about 10 minutes after the ceremony.
Photo: Ambassador Emanuel Presents His Credentials - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan
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04-19-2022, 09:45 PM
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On April 19th, Emperor Naruhito sowed "Nihonmasari" rice and "Mangetsumochi" glutenous rice seeds in the rice paddy next to the biology institute on the Imperial Palace grounds. He carefully sowed about 700 seeds into 30cm squares. The harvested rice will be used at rituals such as Niiname-sai at the Palace Sanctuaries and offered to Ise Jingu.
Photos: Sankei, Mainichi
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05-11-2022, 03:41 PM
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On May 10th, Emperor Naruhito presented spring honors to 18 people at the Imperial Palace "Matsu no Ma" stateroom. Recipients include former Speaker of the House of Representative Bunmei Ibuki, former Foreign Minister Makiko Tanaka, and the Emperor's former grand chamberlain Nobutake Odano.
Photos/info: AP Images, Sankei
Nobutake Odano (3rd from left) received the Order of the Sacred Treasure
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05-19-2022, 01:46 AM
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On May 18th, Emperor Naruhito planted rice seedlings in the patty field at the Imperial Palace. FNN reports rice planting was rescheduled from the 17th due to rain.
Photos: Asahi
Emperor plants rice seedlings at Imperial Palace paddy field | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
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[...] Wearing a long-sleeved shirt, trousers and black rubber boots, the Emperor entered the 240-square-meter paddy field on Wednesday afternoon.
The Emperor planted 20 seedlings, which grew from seeds he sowed last month. The seedlings are now about 15 centimeters tall. [...]
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05-23-2022, 01:24 AM
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Emperor Naruhito received US President Joe Biden for a meeting at the Imperial Palace today, May 23:
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05-27-2022, 02:37 AM
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The Imperial Household Agency provided a longer video of Emperor Naruhito's meeting with President Biden.
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07-04-2022, 03:06 PM
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On June 24th, Emperor Naruhito attended investiture and appointment ceremonies at the Imperial Palace for 7 officials including the Chief Supreme Court Justice and Chief Prosecutor.
Photos: Sankei Imperial Weekly 750, Asahi
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07-08-2022, 07:03 PM
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Has the emperor not made any comment about ex-prime minister Abe's assassination? I wondered if he would, but perhaps that is just because I am most familiar with European monarchies where the monarch would be expected to comment on such tragedies.
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07-09-2022, 02:14 AM
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Has the emperor not made any comment about ex-prime minister Abe's assassination? I wondered if he would, but perhaps that is just because I am most familiar with European monarchies where the monarch would be expected to comment on such tragedies.
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Nothing yet... I only see articles about world leaders sending condolences to Emperor Naruhito about former prime minister Shinzo Abe's assassination.
I suspect the IHA is figuring out what to do. They could mention Emperor Naruhito's response at the next agency press conference? Emperor Akihito addressed to nation 5 days after the 2011 earthquake-tsunami. I'm not sure former PM Abe's assassination will get an address. Maybe a written response? Although such statements are usually limited to birthday press releases. Mako's statements about her marriage plans and Yohko's recent handwritten letter to media are rare.
Emperor Naruhito or any Imperial family member, who has a public speaking event, will probably mention Abe in their next speech.
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07-09-2022, 03:54 AM
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Nothing yet... I only see articles about world leaders sending condolences to Emperor Naruhito about former prime minister Shinzo Abe's assassination.
I suspect the IHA is figuring out what to do. They could mention Emperor Naruhito's response at the next agency press conference? Emperor Akihito addressed to nation 5 days after the 2011 earthquake-tsunami. I'm not sure former PM Abe's assassination will get an address. Maybe a written response? Although such statements are usually limited to birthday press releases. Mako's statements about her marriage plans and Yohko's recent handwritten letter to media are rare.
Emperor Naruhito or any Imperial family member, who has a public speaking event, will probably mention Abe in their next speech.
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Indeed,if the Emperor will mention the murder is entirely up to the IHA,nobody else...unfortunately..
the IHA,an out of date institution founded by US Gen. McArthur,,
but,as I said, totally out of place and date now.
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07-09-2022, 07:28 AM
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Indeed,if the Emperor will mention the murder is entirely up to the IHA,nobody else...unfortunately..
the IHA,an out of date institution founded by US Gen. McArthur,,
but,as I said, totally out of place and date now.
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I didn´t know it was an invention of this US General - I actually thought the IH was as old as the japanese monarchy itself...?!
Well, I guess it is regarded as "unappropriate" for the Emperor to comment on a death of a (former!) PM and that he would only do so if a foreign close head of state would have died. Perhaps, as Abe was a politician, they leave it to the political class to comment or express their sorrow...!
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07-09-2022, 08:11 AM
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I didn´t know it was an invention of this US General - I actually thought the IH was as old as the japanese monarchy itself...?!
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You are quite right. For obvious pragmatic reasons, every monarchy in history, and in the present day, utilized some form of a household/court, and Japan is no exception. The preceding claim that the existence of a household agency was invented by Americans is not plausible.
The 1889 Imperial House Law contains regulations providing for the role of the Minister of the Imperial Household.
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Imper...hold_Law_(1889)
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08-03-2022, 05:53 AM
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Emperor Naruhito attended the opening ceremony of an extraordinary session of the Diet in Tokyo today, August 3:
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08-04-2022, 11:24 AM
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He'll be back soon since this 209th session was 3 days. Maybe the 210th session will open next month after summer break?
LDP gets away with short Diet session; no time for big questions | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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The extraordinary Diet session that began Aug. 3 will end on Aug. 5, leaving no time to address growing concerns about ties between politicians and the Unification Church or the current wave of the COVID-19 pandemic now sweeping Japan.
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Common practice for an extraordinary Diet session held soon after an Upper House election, in this case July 10, mainly revolves around deciding on the chamber president and vice president. [...]
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08-08-2022, 02:34 PM
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On August 8th, Emperor Naruhito met Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres at the Imperial residence in Tokyo. When Guterres was UN High Commissioner for Refugees, he met Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako 3 times.
Photos: Asahi
https://twitter.com/antonioguterres/...00760438796289
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On August 10th, Emperor Naruhito attended the attestation ceremonies at the Imperial Palace for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's reshuffled Cabinet.
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On September 6th, Emperor Naruhito harvested rice from the paddy field next to the biology research institute at the Imperial Palace. Some of the rice will be sent to Ise Jingu and offered at court rituals.
Photos: Asahi
Emperor harvests rice in Imperial Palace paddy field - The Japan News
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[...] Wearing rubber boots and wielding a sickle, the Emperor harvested two rice varieties — Nihon Masari and Mangetsu Mochi.
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Part of the crop will be offered during a Kanname-sai harvest ritual at Ise Jingu shrine in October.
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On September 8th, Emperor Naruhito sent a video message to the opening ceremony of the 13th Congress of the World Federation of Nuclear Medicine and Biology held in Kyoto. The message was recorded on the afternoon of September 2.
Photo: Jiji, Sankei
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On September 7th, Emperor Naruhito attended the credential presentation ceremony of Ambassador of Maldives to Japan Hassan Sobir at the Imperial Palace.
Photo: https://www.gov.mv/en/news-and-commu...peror-of-japan
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During the formal ceremony, the Emperor welcomed Ambassador Sobir and congratulated him on his appointment. Ambassador Sobir conveyed the warm greetings and good wishes of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and the people of the Maldives to Emperor Naruhito and expressed assurances of his commitment to further strengthen the long-standing bilateral relations between Maldives and Japan.
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