Princess Hisako Takamado and Family: News and Pictures

[Prisma]

On March 23rd, Princess Hisako attended the opening ceremony of the Toko Shinoda exhibition at Gifu Collection of Modern Arts in Seki, Gifu Prefecture. The princess shared, “when I was 22 years old, I bought Toko’s work at a British gallery her first salary because I knew I wanted it.”

Princess Hisako, who became friends with the artist (1913-2021), viewed an array of Shinoda's masterpieces after the ceremony. The exhibition runs March 28 to June 15.

Photos: zf-web.com, gifu-np.co.jp, Chunichi

 

[Prisma]

On March 25th, Princess Hisako attended the Asiatic Society of Japan (ASJ) Annual General Meeting and Special Lecture "Sweden in the world - challenges and opportunities in a changing global security landscape" at Europa House, Delegation of the European Union to Japan, in Minato, Tokyo.

The Swedish Ambassador Pereric Högberg gave the special lecture where he "slammed Russia for invading Ukraine and celebrated Sweden’s recently joining NATO."

Photo: Facebook - Simon Farrell

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A better photo of Princess Hisako presenting medals at the 4th World Kyudo Taikai in Nagoya in late February.

Photo: LinkedIn - Kris Dziewiecki

 

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On April 5th, Princess Tsuguko and Princess Hisako attended the "2024 Cherry Blossom Charity Ball" sponsored by the International Ladies Benevolent Society (ILBS) at Okura Hotel, in Tokyo.

Source: Asahi Imperial Schedule April 1st-7th
(copied at blog.goo.ne.jp)

No photos yet published or official information about the event. Some people on instagram have posted photos of the event or videos but no photos frame the Takamado Princesses. A post, however, confirms their presence at the event in the caption below the photos.
We know that the Swedish ambassador to Japan was present and so I'm still checking on Swedish sites as well.
It's so frustrating not to find photos.

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More photos of Princess Tsuguko at the 9th All Japan Brass Symphony Competition Finals at Fuchu-no-mori Art Theater in Tokyo on January 6th.

The article also includes a transcript of Princess Tsuguko's speech at the event. The site has also published the dates of the 10th All Japan Brass Symphony Competition and maybe Tsuguko will participate.

Source/photos: ajbsc.jp

 

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On April 19th, Princess Hisako attended the U.S. Wine Pairing Dinner at the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Minato, Tokyo.

Photos: Facebook - Hiro Tejima

 

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On April 26th, Princess Hisako attended the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra's "671st Masterpiece Series" concert at Suntory Hall in Minato, Tokyo. She is honorary advisor to Yomiuri Symphony Orchestra and enjoyed performances of Brahms's "Academic Festival Overture," followed by Korngold's "Violin Concerto" and Beethoven's "Symphony No. 4."

Photos: Yomiuri, AP Images

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On April 25th, Princess Hisako attended a dinner party at Meguro Gajoen in Tokyo. The event was hosted by the Korai Wakamitsu no Kai, a supporting organization of the Koma Shrine in Hidaka, Saitama Prefecture.

Photo: Facebook - 初雄盧山

極真館 on Instagram: "目黒雅叙園にいます。高円宮妃殿下を囲む会に出席しています。埼玉県日高市にある高麗神社の後援組織、高麗若光の会主催の食事会に参加しています。とても楽しく過ごしています。高円宮妃殿下はとても気さくな方で親しく接して頂きました。 I am in a Meguro Gajoen to attend a dinner party for Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado. Also attending a dinner p

225 likes, 1 comments - kyokushin_kan on April 25, 2024: "目黒雅叙園にいます。高円宮妃殿下を囲む会に出席しています。埼玉県日高市にある高麗神社の後援�...".

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Another photo of Princess Hisako at the U.S. Wine Pairing Dinner on April 19: Facebook - Nakagawa Wine

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On April 16th, Princess Hisako visited Sojiji, a head temple of the Sōtō school of Zen Buddhism, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. She offered incense to commemorate the 700th anniversary of Zen Master Keizan’s death.

Photo: bukkyo-times.co.jp

https://twitter.com/x/status/1783774796037431478

 

[Prisma]

Ayako Moriya gave birth to her third child, a boy, at 11:48am on May 10 at a hospital in Tokyo. After consulting with the Takamado family, the baby's name will not be made public. Both mother and child are healthy.

Ayako married Kei Moriya in October 2018 and already has 2 sons, born 2019 and 2022 respectively.

Sources: NTV, Asahi

Congratulations!

 

[Biri]

Congratulations to parents, big brothers and grandparents!

These Moriya boys are only grandchidren of Princess Hisako, aren't they?

 

[Prisma]

Yes, they are Princess Hisako's only grandchildren.

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On April 25th, Princess Hisako attended a dinner party at Meguro Gajoen in Tokyo. The event was hosted by the Korai Wakamitsu no Kai, a supporting organization of the Koma Shrine in Hidaka, Saitama Prefecture.

Photo: Facebook - 初雄盧山

https://www.instagram.com/kyokushin_kan/p/C6L40D7ySeM/?img_index=2

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More about the evening at Meguro Gajoen on April 25:

• performance from Taekwondo Hwarang Park Bukan
• music performance from CHILDHOOD, a hand flute and piano duo

Photos:
Facebook - 矢部守重
Facebook
Ameba Childhood blog post

https://twitter.com/x/status/1789231935740600735

 

[Prisma]

On May 11th, Princess Hisako attended the "AFC Champions League 2023/24 Finals 1st Match" Yokohama F. Marinos vs. Al Ain at Yokohama International Stadium in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Partial photo: Facebook - Masashi Mikajiri

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Princess Hisako traveled to Kyoto May 18-19 to visit the mausoleum of Emperor Go-Kameyama, commemorating the 600th anniversary of his death.

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako was seen at Meiji Jingu in Tokyo on May 21.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1792928574703350133

 

[Prisma]

On May 23rd, Princess Hisako attended the 3rd "Marie Sklodowska Curie Award" ceremony, commending female researchers, at the Embassy of Poland in Meguro, Tokyo. Assistant Professor Kana Moriwaki of the University of Tokyo received the grand prize.

Photos/video: NTV, NHK, Facebook - Mofa Japan

 

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On May 27th-28th, Princess Tsuguko and UNICEF Caravan Campaign visited Ishikawa Prefecture: on the 28th, they went to Kanazawa Nishi High School, in Kanazawa City, where they explained to the students - about 356 - about the situation of children in developing countries and underdeveloped countries.

Princess Tsuguko provided explanations to the children while explaining the situation to them, through videos and speeches. She has also introduced initiatives such as the provision of emergency medical food to improve nutritional status and mosquito nets to prevent mosquito-borne malaria.

Source/photo: Chunichi



More info about their visit to the Prefecture are here: https://www.pref.ishikawa.lg.jp/kisya/r6kyoui/documents/20240520.pdf

 

[Prisma]

more on Princess Tsuguko and UNICEF in Ishikawa Prefecture:

• meeting Governor Hiroshi Hase of Ishikawa Prefecture on May 27
• 4th graders at Tachino Elementary School on May 28

Photos: Facebook - hasehiroshi.kousiki, ishikawa-c.ed.jp - blog post

hokkoku.co.jp (paid article)

 

[Prisma]

On May 31st, Princess Hisako attended the ceremony for the 100th anniversary since Japan accepted Polish orphans from Siberia at Fukudenkai in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Photos/video: Asahi, Sankei, NTV
Facebook - Takeshi Nakamura
Facebook - arimachiphoto
Facebook - sachi.iwaura

History of Siberian Children (English) and their journey back to Poland.

1919
Establishment of the Polish Emergency Committee for Children of the Far East​

On September 16, PKRDDW was established with headquarters in Vladivostok. His goal was to find Polish orphans in Siberia who found themselves in a dramatic situation after the outbreak of the Bolshevik revolution. The idea was initiated by Anna Bielkiewicz and Józef Jakóbkiewicz, who was a young doctor. They were soon joined by Karol Zalewski, who later became a professor of phytopathology. In total, between July 1920 and January 1922, the Polish Children’s Rescue Committee of the Far East managed to save 877 children.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1796386100082278547

 

[Prisma]

more photos

Facebook - Duszpasterstwo Polskie w Tokio
Facebook - yakumaru.yoshito
Facebook - tsuruga.shicho

https://twitter.com/x/status/1796537624343232755

 

[Prisma]

English translated video of Princess Hisako at the 100th anniversary since Japan accepted Polish orphans from Siberia on May 31.

 

[Prisma]

On June 7th, Princess Hisako attended the 2024 Marine Rescue Japan Commendation Ceremony at the Kaiun Club in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

Photos:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1799014985173205034

公益財団法人 日本海事広報協会 on Instagram: ". 本日は、#公益社団法人 #日本水難救済会の #令和6年度名誉総裁表彰式典 に 取材で行ってまいりました！ 名誉総裁である高円宮妃殿下もご臨席され、 妃殿下から水難救助に功績のあった6団体と1名に表彰状等が授与されました。 受賞者の皆様、この度は誠におめでとうございました。 水難事故が起きてしまった際、 現場で命懸けで救助するボランティアの方々の尽力があって 救われる命がたくさんあること改めて感じました。 海でのレ

44 likes, 0 comments - kaiji_pr on June 7, 2024: ". 本日は、#公益社団法人 #日本水難救済会の #令和6年度名誉総裁表彰式典 に 取材で行ってまいりました！ 名誉総裁である高円宮妃殿下もご臨席され、 妃殿下から水難救助に功績のあった6団体と1名に表彰状等が授与されました。 受賞者の皆様、この度は誠におめでとうございました。 水難事故が起きてしまった際、 現場で命懸けで救助するボランティアの方々の尽力があって 救われる命がたくさんあること改めて感じました。 海でのレジャーが増えるこの季節ですが、...

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[Prisma]

Princess Hisako sent a video message for author L.M. Montgomery's 150th birthday to The L.M. Montgomery Institute (LMMI) at the University of Prince Edward Island.

#Maud150 Tributes: Conference "Welcome" | Journal of L.M. Montgomery Studies

2024 is L.M. Montgomery’s 150th birthday! The L.M. Montgomery Institute (LMMI) at the University of Prince Edward Island is celebrating with 150 tributes – celebratory statements or greetings – that reflect upon personal connections to Montgomery or on an aspect of her life, work, or legacy. *

journaloflmmontgomerystudies.ca

 

[Prisma]

On June 19th, Princess Hisako attended a photography workshop with diplomats at Meiji Jingu in Shibuya, Tokyo. The 2024 / 27th Japan through Diplomats' Eyes photo exhibition will open in October.

Photos: Facebook - venezuelainjpn

https://twitter.com/x/status/1803683904102302179

 

[Prisma]

More photos of Princess Hisako at dinner party at Meguro Gajoen on April 25: Facebook

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On June 22nd, Princess Hisako attended the 34th Japan Wheelchair Twin Basketball Championship at Bardral Urayasu Arena in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture.

Photos: city.urayasu.lg.jp, Facebook - takashi.suemasu

浦安市議会議員Takashi Suemasu on Instagram: "車椅子ツインバスケ🥰 戦略と戦術がレベチ 高円宮妃をお迎えして 開催されています ガードのファウルが多く レフェリーも大変そう ガチです！"

33 likes, 0 comments - suemasutakashi on June 21, 2024: "車椅子ツインバスケ🥰 戦略と戦術がレベチ 高円宮妃をお迎えして 開催されています ガードのファウルが多く レフェリーも大変そう ガチです！".

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Distant photos:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1804406495230202307

 

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More from Princess Tsuguko's 2023 activities:

- with UNICEF in Iwate Prefecture, November 2023. To date, other links pointing to the UNICEF visit - published in 2023 - in the Prefecture have been removed. (Pref.Iwate.jp)


- spotted at the Amami Yagijima Hotel, in Kagoshima Prefecture. She was there for the Special National Sports Festival, October 2023. She caressed a child (?) disguised as an animal. Apparently, the hotel wanted to remember Tsuguko's stay by capturing some photos and framing them. (Facebook)

 

[Prisma]

On June 28th, Princess Hisako attended the Send-off party for the Japanese Sailing Team for the 2024 Paris Olympics at Nippon Seinenkan Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo. She is Honorary President of the Japan Sailing Federation.

Photos: Facebook - hirotada.yoshioka.1, Facebook 田中喜佐雄

 

[Prisma]

On June 30th, Princess Hisako attended the Japan Women’s national team (Sakura Japan) send-off match “SOMPO JAPAN CUP 2024 Japan vs. South Korea, at Oi Hockey Stadium in Shinagawa, Tokyo. The match also supports areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.

Photo: Facebook - satoshi.suzuki.790256

https://twitter.com/x/status/1807308132823261660

https://twitter.com/x/status/1807324672473923699

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On July 1st, Princess Hisako attended the Japan Men’s Handball International Friendly match (Japan vs. Faroe Islands) at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 1 at Shibuya, Tokyo. She visited both teams afterwards, congratulating Team Faroe Islands and offering encouragement to Team Japan.

Photo: Facebook - japanhandballassociation

https://twitter.com/x/status/1807971707350929694

https://twitter.com/x/status/1807767647066448294

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Video of Princess Hisako at the 34th Japan Wheelchair Twin Basketball Championship at Bardral Urayasu Arena in Urayasu, Chiba on June 22 from the city's weekly recap YouTube 27:57s

 

[Prisma]

On July 2nd, Princess Hisako attended the "Send-off party for the Japanese Fencing Team to the 33rd Olympic Games (Paris 2024)" at Ueno Seiyoken in Taito, Tokyo.

Photos: Facebook - JapanFencingKyosuke

 

[Prisma]

On July 8th, Princess Hisako attended the "Send-off party for the Japanese Volleyball Team to the 33rd Olympic Games (Paris 2024)" at a hotel in Chiyoda, Tokyo. She is Honorary Patron of the Japan Volleyball Association.

Both men's and women's teams aim to medal. The women's beach volleyball team qualified for the Olympics for the first time in 16 years. [Sankei]

Photo, video: AFLO Images, Instagram - tbs.volleyboo

YouTube Kyodo Princess Hisako's speech @ 8:55

https://twitter.com/x/status/1810202468393111950

 

[Prisma]

On July 10th, Princess Hisako donated a painting to the Embassy of Panama, presenting the piece to the Ambassador and his wife, at the Takamado residence.

Photos: Facebook and Instagram of Embajada de Panamá en Japón

[...] In a gesture that highlights the deep cultural ties between the two countries, the Princess donated to the Embassy of Panama in Japan the painting “Lluvia de Fuego” or “Fire Rain” by renowned Panamanian artist Eduardo Navarro, a work she herself acquired in 1996 during an exhibition of the artist in Osaka, Japan.

This act is a testament to Princess Takamado’s commitment to art and culture, and highlights her personal appreciation for Navarro’s work and Panama.

The same day, Princess Hisako attended a charity concert sponsored by BirdLife International at the Ark Hills Club in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo.

20 guests enjoyed a bird-related program and as a surprise for her birthday, the violinist premiered new pieces "Bird Sketch" and "flying bird" commissioned by Yamane Akiko. Princess Hisako was presented with the scores afterwards.

Photos: Facebook - tatsukiviolin, Instagram - tatsuki.narita.1

 

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On July 14th, Princess Hisako attended the AED 20th Anniversary Symposium at Yurakucho Asahi Hall in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The sudden death of her late husband, Prince Takamado, from ventricular fibrillation while playing squash in November 2002 prompted further consideration of its use by non-medical personnel. The ban on general public using AEDs was lifted in July 2004.

Princess Hisako is honorary patron of AED Foundation of Japan and Japan Heart Foundation.

Photos: Asahi, Sankei, Kyodo, Getty Images

 

[Prisma]

More photos of Princess Hisako at the the AED 20th Anniversary Symposium on July 14: FNN

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On July 13th, Princess Hisako attended the MS&AD Cup 2024 International Friendly match between the Japan and Ghana women’s national teams at Kanazawa Stadium in Ishikawa Prefecture.

Photo: AFLO Image

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On July 18th, Princess Hisako attended the 39th Tokyo Comprehensive Art Exhibition for People with Disabilities and award ceremony at Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store in Toshima, Tokyo.

Photos: hikarinoie.org
Facebook - Mihoko Tatsunori Yasaki - with winner
Facebook - Mihoko Tatsunori Yasaki 2 - viewing art
Facebook - Mihoko Tatsunori Yasaki 3 - awards ceremony

 

[Prisma]

On July 23rd, Princess Hisako attended the 37th Pioneering Originality: Advanced Technology Award ceremony and met winners about their research at Meiji Kinenkan in Minato, Tokyo. The awards recognize science and engineering students and young corporate researchers who have achieved outstanding results.

Photos, full speech: Sankei, FNN, TBS

 

[Prisma]

more content of the Advanced Technology Award ceremony on July 23.

Photos: Sankei, sankei-award.jp

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Video of the 39th Tokyo Comprehensive Art Exhibition for People with Disabilities on July 18