Crown Prince & Crown Princess Akishino Current Events Part 2: November 2024 -

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Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko paid a visit to a government-sponsored agriculture, forestry and fisheries product festival at Sunshine City in Tokyo today, November 1:


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Today, November 7, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visited the Idemitsu Museum of Art in Tokyo in preparation of their official trip to Turkey in December:


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And Crown Prince Akishino attended a commendation ceremony for individuals and groups that contributed to the sustainable development of forestry, hosted by the Japan Forestry Association:


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On November 6th, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko met members of the Japan Disaster Relief Team at the Akishino residence. The team was dispatched to southeastern Türkiye to provide rescue and medical support after the earthquake last February.

Photos: NTV, Sankei Imperial Weekly 871

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Today, November 14, Crown Prince Akishino presided over the 2024 Agricultural Achievement Awards Ceremony in Tokyo:


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On November 25th, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended a press conference ahead of their December 3-8 official visit to Türkiye at Akasaka East residence.

The prince hopes to "contribute to advancing friendly relations and deepening mutual understanding" and described his impression of Türkiye as "a crossroads of civilizations from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia ... It plays an important role in the current Middle Eastern situation."

Crown Princess Kiko shared her aspirations, "I would like to keep in my heart the thoughts of those who have worked hard to promote exchanges between our two countries."

The couple were asked about their expectations for Prince Hisahito, who will play a key role in promoting international friendship in the future. They are encouraging him to study abroad and that "it would be good for him to have the opportunity to see Japan from far away, think about it, and learn from it." Prince Hisahito himself also feels the need to study abroad, according to the couple.

Photos: AP Images, AP Images2

 

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Crown Prince Akishino held a speech at the Fisheries Achievement Award Ceremony in Tokyo today, November 27:


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Crown Prince Akishino turned 59 on November 30.

Photos and video were taken on November 3 at Akishino residence and its garden. The family view photo albums of the former Chichibu-no-miya residence (Omotemachi Palace), where the Akishino home currently stands. The Chichibu-no-miya residence was burned down in an air raid in May 1945.

Birthday press conference was held on November 25 at Akasaka East residence.

Photos: Asahi, Mainichi

Japanese transcript: 秋篠宮皇嗣殿下お誕生日に際し（令和6年） - 宮内庁

Summary

• Recap of past year and world events: Noto earthquake, Russia's war on Ukraine continues, Middle East conflict, climate change and natural disasters, flooding in Spain, excessive heat, Japanese A-bomb survivors organization Nihon Hidankyo winning the Nobel Peace Prize, Olympic and Paralympic Games, coexistence of humans and wildlife.
• Feels the loss of Princess Yuriko, who died on November 15 at age 101. She visited him on his birthday last year and they met this January.
• He doesn't think Crown Princess Kiko's health is completely back to normal but much progress has been made and she is able to carry out regular activities.
• Was surprised at Empress Emerita Michiko's fall and wished her a speedy recovery. She was using a wheelchair when he visited for her birthday greetings on October 20. Since she's walking with cane now, he feels she's recovering quickly and happy about it.
• He happened to meet his father, Emperor Emeritus Akihito, twice in the last month an a half during his walks. They chatted briefly.
• He's still not used to the revised Civil Code, lowering the age of majority to 18. Hisahito and everyone around him feel the same way. Strange to be considered an adult in high school, instead of university. He believes Prince Hisahito will feel more of an adult when the coming-of-age ceremonies happen.
• When asked about memories/impressions of Prince Hisahito's childhood, Prince Akishino recalls an incident in 6th grade where he picked Hisahito up from school as practice for an emergency. Unfortunately, he has very poor spatial awareness and led them in the wrong direction. Hisahito led them home.
• Other notable memories are trips to Bhutan, Okinawa and Nagasaki.
• He gave Hisahito the same message given to Mako and Kako when they came of age: they will be requested as adults from various places/organizations. Take every request seriously and perform carefully.
• Thinks it's great that the Imperial Household Agency joined Instagram and sharing the activities of the Emperor and Empress is going well. However, he worries about a single account for both IHA and Imperial family. There may be confusion.
• Regarding introducing Akishino and other Imperial branches on the IHA instagram, he says it's important to setup a proper framework for public relations. Uniformity and consistency in dissemination of information. Thinks it'll take several years for proper conditions.
• Regarding online criticism: anyone can post online, difficulty responding and how, nearly bullying behavior
• Refrains from commenting on Imperial system and proposal to let princesses retain Imperial status after marriage, except to say those who would be impacted should be heard.
• Review of activities, such as attending solo rather than as a couple.
• Princess Kako's activities are expanding and she working hard. She lives close by and they meet from time to time, she is doing well. There is no discussion of marriage.

Japan crown prince hopes female imperial members' opinions are heard

Crown Prince Fumihito, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, said ahead of his 59th birthday on Saturday that the opinions of female royal members must be heard as lawmakers consider allowing them

english.kyodonews.net

Japan Crown Prince Akishino Turns 59, Says Necessary for Female Imperial Members’ Opinions About Proposed Change to System to Be Heard

<p>Crown Prince Akishino, who turned 59 on Saturday, has said it is necessary to hear the opinions of female Imperial members concerning the proposal in the Diet to have them retain their Imperial status after marrying commoners.</p> <p>On Monday, he held a press conference at the East residence...

japannews.yomiuri.co.jp

 

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On November 30th Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visited the Imperial Palace to greet Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on his 59th birthday. Princess Aiko also attended. The Akishino couple also reported their upcoming visit to Türkiye.

Photo: 47news.jp

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On December 3rd, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko departed for their official visit to Türkiye from Haneda Airport shortly after 9:30am. They were seen off by Princess Kako from the Akishino residence around 8am.

Photos: Getty Images, Mainichi, Asahi

Japan’s Crown Prince, Crown Princess Fly to Turkey; Celebrating 100 Years of Japan-Turkey Diplomatic Relations

<p>Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko flew to Turkey on a government plane from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday morning for an official visit to commemorate the centenary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Turkey.</p>

japannews.yomiuri.co.jp

Fumihito, Kiko head to Turkey for 100th year of diplomatic ties | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

 

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Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko arrived at Ankara Esenboğa Airport outside of Ankara, Türkiye around 5pm local time on December 3. They attended a dinner reception hosted by the Japanese Ambassador at his residence in Ankara.

Photos: Getty Images, FNN

Japan’s Crown Prince, Crown Princess Arrive in Turkey; Meetings Scheduled with President, Rescue Workers, Others

<P>ANKARA — Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko arrived in Turkey, the destination of their official visit, on a government plane on Tuesday evening.</P>

japannews.yomiuri.co.jp

 

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December 4: Getty Images, Asahi

• pay respects at Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, in Ankara, Türkiye
• Ankara University: student performance of "Sukiyaki" and folk song "Soran Bushi," visit Japanese Culture Introduction Club and meet students
• meet Turkish people with ties to Japan, JICA personnel, and Japanese residents at a hotel. Attendees included a rescue team leader who supported efforts following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
• courtesy call to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and First Lady Emine Erdogan at the Presidential Complex.
  • Crown Prince Akishino attended a meeting with President Erdogan and their delegations.
  • President Erdogan showed Crown Prince Akishino a document Emperor Meiji awarded to Ottoman General Pertev Pasha.
  • Crown Princess Kiko and the First Lady Emine Erdogan toured the Nation's Library: Mehmed the Conqueror Exhibition, Cihannümâ Hall, Japan Books Section, and Nasreddin Hoca Children's Library.

December 5: Getty Images, Asahi, FNN

• visit Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul, Turkiye
• attend Japan-Turkiye diplomatic relations 100th anniversary ceremony at Ataturk Cultural Center

December 6: Getty Images, Asahi

• meet the press outside the Maritime Museum in Istanbul, Turkiye
• view exhibits related to the Ottoman frigate Ertuğrul at Maritime Museum
• visit Istanbul Museum of Modern Art to see Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota's "Between Worlds" and the museum's "Floating Islands" exhibitions
• meet Turkish people with ties to Japan at hotel in Istanbul, Turkiye. Attendees included people from Turkish Airlines which evacuated 200+ Japanese stranded in Tehran, Iran in 1985 during the Iran-Iraq War
• visit Blue Mosque
• meet winners of the Turkish version of "Disaster Prevention Koshien" at hotel

December 7: Getty Images, Asahi

• visit the Kaman-Kalehöyük archaeological site, which the Mikasa family has supported for 3 generations
• visit Kalehöyük Archaeological Museum, Japanese Institute of Anatolian Archaeology (JIAA) and Japanese Garden in Kırşehir, Turkiye
• depart from Turkiye after 8pm

December 8: Getty Images, Asahi, FNN

• return to Tokyo Haneda Airport around 1pm