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<p>The Emperor and Empress hosted the spring garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Motoakasaka, Tokyo, on Tuesday afternoon, welcoming about 1,800 guests.</p>
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1800 were invited and about 1400 attended per
Nikkei
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Princess Aiko's 3-crested furisode featured the Imperial family's crest: 十六葉八重表菊 (Sixteen-leaf double-petaled chrysanthemum)
Princess Kako's 3-crested furisode had the Akishino family crest: fourteen-petal chrysanthemums and four branches and leaves of the Japanese hemlock (Crown Prince Akishino's emblem)
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Ambassador Teimuraz Lezhava of Georgia with Imperial relative Sen Genshitsu (age 102) of Urasenke Tea Ceremony. He's father-in-law of the former Princess Masako of Mikasa.
Imperial Household Agency Grand Steward Yasuhiko Nishimura evaluated the garden party route change at a regular press conference on April 24th. One person was reported to have become unwell this time.
Nishimura commented the 3 routes, "had a certain degree of effect" and believed, that overall, the atmosphere was peaceful and enjoyable. Guests were able to chat, eat and stroll around Akasaka Estate. According to aides, when agency staff explained the change to Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, they readily agreed and suggested providing chairs at locations. Their Majesties hoped this initiative will allow guests to enjoy themselves at a more leisurely pace.
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NTV
The original, single route caused long wait times for guests with rain or hot weather making the situation worse. At last year's autumn garden party, 5 people became unwell and 2 were taken to hospital according to
Sankei.
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