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Masako looked like she was in her element here - it's really lovely to see her so happy and smiling.
* Princesses Nobuko, Yoko, and Tsuguko also attended luncheon, seen in Getty photos. Princess Hisako's in the ANN video.[...]
The imperial couple greeted the president and his wife Brigitte without interpreters at the entrance of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo and had a luncheon, joined by their nieces, Princess Mako and Princess Kako.*
Emperor's luncheons with distinguished foreign guests visiting in an official capacity, other than state guests, had been scrapped since 2016 to reduce the burden on his 85-year-old father, but they were revived upon the ascension of his 59-year-old son.
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* Princesses Nobuko, Yoko, and Tsuguko also attended luncheon, seen in Getty photos. Princess Hisako's in the ANN video.
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Emperor's luncheons with distinguished foreign guests visiting in an official capacity, other than state guests, had been scrapped since 2016 to reduce the burden on his 85-year-old father, but they were revived upon the ascension of his 59-year-old son.
Yes, they did. ? Here are a few from Getty.Were the members of the cadet lines usually present at the diplomatic luncheons during the reign of the Emperor Emeritus? [...]
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's events at the Imperial Palace or Akasaka Palace per IHA schedule:
7/11: lectures from Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo professor
7/12: audience with departing Belgium ambassador and spouse
7/23: received Princess Mako's greetings and report after traveling abroad to Peru and Bolivia (Princess Aiko also attended)
7/24: audience with General Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
7/25: audience with departing Dutch ambassador and spouse
Emperor Naruhito also had office work, appointment ceremony, and meeting with shrine/priests on 7/9, 7/12, 7/16, 7/23, and 7/24.
Yes, she has attended engagements at the palace such as meeting student reporters from Okinawa and Hokkaido and audiences with volunteers and IHA staff. Outside the palace, Aiko has accompanied her parents to art exhibitions, sporting events, concerts, and at least 1 conference.It's nice that Aiko also attended her cousin's greetings. Has she previously accompanied her father or mother to their official engagements?
Japanese gov't holds ceremony to mark 74th anniversary of end of WWII - The Mainichi[...]The 59-year-old, who ascended the throne in May, repeated the expression used by his father, former Emperor Akihito, in recent years. He was born after the end of World War II and, unlike his father, has never experienced war.
In his address, Emperor Naruhito said, "Looking back on the long period of postwar peace, reflecting on our past and bearing in mind the feelings of deep remorse, I earnestly hope that the ravages of war will never be repeated."
The 85-year-old former emperor, who abdicated in late April, used the words "deep remorse" in his message every year since 2015, the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed not to repeat the tragedy of the war at the event, saying Japan "deeply recalls the lessons of history," but did not mention the country's past aggressions against its Asian neighbors as similar to years past since taking office in 2012.
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A moment of silence was observed at Nippon Budokan at noon for the around 2.3 million military personnel and 800,000 civilians who perished in the war, including those killed in the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, in other air raids, and the fighting on Okinawa.
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Emperor Naruhito will visit Niigata Prefecture September 16-17 for the 34th National Cultural Festival and 19th National Arts & Culture Festival for People with Disabilities. Empress Masako will attend if there is no problem with her physical condition.[...]
This year, Naruhito, who was born 15 years after the end of the war, delivered an address that contained most of the key elements of his father’s expressions concerning the theme.
"Bearing in mind the feelings of deep remorse, I earnestly hope that the ravages of war will never again be repeated,” he said, making clear his strong support for the nation’s renunciation of war.
By voicing his determination not to forget that wartime Japan inflicted huge damage and suffering not only on its own people but also on people in many other countries, especially those in the Asia-Pacific region, Naruhito effectively declared that he is as firmly committed as his father to promoting international harmony and cooperation.
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Yes, she has attended engagements at the palace such as meeting student reporters from Okinawa and Hokkaido and audiences with volunteers and IHA staff. Outside the palace, Aiko has accompanied her parents to art exhibitions, sporting events, concerts, and at least 1 conference.
ETA: Sankei Imperial Weekly reported Aiko recently learned about South America in geography class so she's interested.
Thanks! The festivals are the 34th National Cultural Festival and 19th National Arts & Culture Festival for People with Disabilities..
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in Niigata today, September 16, for two culture-related festivals:
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... The Emperor expressed hope Monday that the festivals will help boost exchanges among people, provide an opportunity to re-examine traditional arts and culture, and create an environment in which many people find it easy to gain access to arts and culture.
The imperial couple met with people who performed during the ceremony. The Empress used sign language to express her gratitude to a deaf drummer...