Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako Current Events Part 1: May 2019 -


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Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended the opening ceremony of a conference hosted by the Global Environmental Action nongovernmental organization in Tokyo today, October 23:


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Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited Oita Prefecture November 9-10 for the 43rd National Sea Enrichment Convention.
  • tour fish hatchery, receive explanation from fishermen in Kunisaki City
  • meet winners of convention's art contest and fishing industry officials at hotel in Oita City
  • 43rd National Sea Enrichment Convention ceremony in Oita City
  • water parade, fish release (young marbled flounder, red sea bream) in Beppu Port, Beppu City
Day 1: Getty Images, Mainichi, FNN

Day 2: Getty Images, Mainichi, Asahi, FNN




 
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On November 20th, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako met laureates of the 35th Praemium Imperiale Awards and international advisors at the Imperial Palace's small dining hall Rensui.

Photos: AP Images, Asahi



 
On December 4th, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako met Chairman of the Vietnamese National Assembly Trần Thanh Mẫn and his spouse Nguyễn Thị Thanh Nga at the Imperial residence for about 25 minutes.

His Majesty expressed gratitude for Vietnam’s support following the Noto Peninsula earthquake in January and extended condolences for the typhoon Vietnam suffered in September. He also recalled the warm hospitality he received during a visit in 2009.

Chairman Mẫn stated that the relationship between Japan and Vietnam is very good in various fields, including politics and culture, and that he is grateful for Japan's support.

Photos, sources: TBS, 47news.jp, NTV

 
On December 12th, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako met 72 people at audiences at the Imperial Palace.
  • recipients of the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare's Commendation for Independent Persons with Disabilities and their spouses
  • winners of the Winter Deaflympics, recognized by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Photos: FNN, Sankei, Sankei Imperial Weekly 876


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Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will make a day trip to Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture on December 17. They plan to inspect heavy rain damaged areas and meet victims and responders. This will be Their Majesties' third visit to the disaster-stricken Noto region this year. The visit may be postponed to December 18 due to weather conditions.

Source: Sankei
 
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