Princess Hisako Takamado and Family: News and Pictures

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On September 29th, Princess Hisako attended the 20th Japan Football Hall of Fame Plaque Inauguration Ceremony at Tokyo Dome Hotel in Bunkyo, Tokyo.

Photos: Facebook japanesefootballworld, sport.quotidiano.net

Princess Hisako visited Kagawa Prefecture October 4-5. She visited Mount Yashima in Takamatsu City, which celebrates its 90th designation anniversary as Setonaikai National Park, on the 4th.

On the 5th, Princess Hisako attended the 36th Housing Life Month's central event "Housing Fair in Kagawa," where she spoke about the importance of home safety and housing education.

Photos: 47news.jp, note.com yamanakenta

 

[Prisma]

A Tweet of Princess Tsuguko on October 8 in Saga Prefecture for the 78th National Sports Festival.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843507972783427982

sagatv.co.jp article about her activities on October 7, mainly about attending women's and men's archery finals and her connection to archery. She wore a charcoal glen check dress.

October 7-8: Princess Tsuguko

• Archery, Kashima City Cultural Hall, table tennis
• Sumo, volleyball, Yoshinogari Historical Park

October 7-8: Princess Tsuguko

• Archery, Kashima Athletics Stadium
• SAKURAS performance, Kashima City Cultural Hall
• Table tennis, Kiyama Town General Gymnasium
• Dinner and accommodation at Karatsu Seaside Hotel
  
  
• Sumo, Genkai Town Social Gymnasium
• Lunch at Kanzaki City Hall
• Volleyball, Yoshinogari Town Cultural Gymnasium
• Yoshinogari Historical Park, Kanzaki City and Yoshinogari Town

October 8-10: Princess Hisako

• Kyudo, Taku City Midorigaoka Kyudo Field
• Wrestling, Ureshino City Central Gymnasium U-Spo
• Ureshino Tea, dinner reception and accommodation at Wataya Besso, Ureshino City
  
  
• Hockey, Imari Hockey Field, Imari City
• Secret kiln village, Okawachiyama in Imari City
• Luncheon, Imari Grand Hotel
• Weightlifting, Arita Town
• Dinner and accommodation at Onyado Chikurintei, Takeo City
  
  
• Fencing, Saga Sunrise Park Gymnasium, Saga City
• Luncheon, Karatsu City Hall
• Basketball, Karatsu City Cultural and Sports Center

Saga-s.co.jp photos of Princesses Tsuguko and Hisako in Saga Prefecture for the 78th National Sports Festival and local area inspection.

Princess Tsuguko arrived for table tennis, Kiyama Town on October 7



Princess Hisako enjoyed Ureshino Tea at Wataya Besso, Ureshino City on October 8

 

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On October 7th, Princess Tsuguko attended the final day of the archery competition held at the athletics stadium in Kashima, Saga Prefecture, for the 2024 National Sports Festival. She is Honorary President of the All Japan Archery Federation.

Source/photo: FNN

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako attended wrestling in Ureshino City on October 8 and first round of men's basketball in Karatsu City on October 10 in Saga Prefecture during the 78th National Sports Festival.

Photos: Facebook ureshino.genki, sagatv.co.jp

 

[Prisma]

On October 12th, Princess Hisako attended the Japan Osteoporosis Society 25th Anniversary Ceremony / 26th Annual Meeting at Ishikawa Ongakudo concert hall in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Photos: Facebook hasehiroshi.kousiki, Facebook miss.kagayuzen

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako will privately visit the United States November 14-19, primarily for the 1st Japan-US Friendship Kyudo Tournament. She will stay in San Francisco.

11/14: depart Japan, arrive in US, visit Redwood Kyudo Field and attend Kyudo Seminar
11/15: tournament reception at Hotel Nikko
11/16: opening ceremony of 1st Japan-US Friendship Tournament at San Mateo County Event Center
11/17: inspect activities of Special Overseas Provisional Chuo Shinsa, which is the examination board that awards ranks for the All Japan Kyudo Federation

She will also attend a meeting with officials of BirdLife International and tour the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.

Sources: TBS, NTV, Jiji

American Kyudo Renmei - 2024 IKYF Friendship Tournament

Detailed information for this event can be found here: https://2024-friendship-taikai.kyudousa.com/

www.kyudousa.com

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako will attend BirdLife International meeting on November 15 and meet Japanese residents on November 16.

Source: Asahi

 

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On October 12th, Princess Hisako attended the Japan Osteoporosis Society 25th Anniversary Ceremony / 26th Annual Meeting at Ishikawa Ongakudo concert hall in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Photos: Facebook hasehiroshi.kousiki, Facebook miss.kagayuzen

HIH Princess Hisako is always so stylish , along with the Empress Emerita Michiko , best dressed of any Imperial ladies .

 

[Prisma]

On October 15th, Princess Hisako attended the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian Final Qualifiers (3rd Round) Japan vs. Australia match at Saitama Stadium 2002.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1846883892361679160

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On October 19th, Princess Hisako attended the 63rd International Speech Contest in Japanese at Sannomaru Hall in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Photo: Facebook 加藤憲一

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On October 22nd, Princess Hisako attended the 2024 National Dietary Improvement Conference & 54th National Dietary Improvement Promoters Conference in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. Some 900 people gathered to improve diet and preserve local cuisine. Princess Hisako also toured the exhibition, recognizing local dishes she was served at lunch.

Photo: minyu-net

 

[Prisma]

On October 25th, Princess Hisako attended the BirdLife Gala Dinner 2024 at the Palace Hotel Tokyo.

Photo: Facebook akemi.sasaki.5

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Princess Hisako at a previous BirdLife gala? I'm unclear on date. Her dress looks different though.

Xiaoma, MA DI on Instagram: "結婚生活17周年を迎えるにあたり、この上ない貴重な経験と思い出を賜りました。高円宮妃久子殿下より御デザインを賜り、ショパール社により製作された御時計を頂戴いたしました。このような光栄な贈り物に、心からの喜びを感じております。 殿下におかれましては、バードライフ・インターナショナルの名誉総裁として20年以上の長きにわたり、環境保全活動にご尽力されています。その凛とした佇まいと、自然保護への深い御心は、多くの人々に感銘を与えておられます。

679 likes, 12 comments - xiaomapicks on October 28, 2024: "結婚生活17周年を迎えるにあたり、この上ない貴重な経験と思い出を賜りました。高円宮妃久子殿下より御デザインを賜り、ショパール社により製作された御時計を頂戴いたしました。このような光栄な贈り物に、心からの喜びを感じております。 殿下におかれましては、バードライフ・インターナショナルの名誉総裁として20年以上の長きにわたり、環境保全活動にご尽力されています。その凛とした佇まいと、自然保護への深い御心は、多くの人々に感銘を与えておられます。...

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[Prisma]

On October 31st, Princess Hisako attended the US-Japan Council Annual Conference at the Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Photos: LinkedIn Saki Takasu
LinkedIn Suzanne Puanani Vares-Lum
LinkedIn Yuko Kakazu
LinkedIn Martin Piškanin

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On October 28th, Princess Hisako attended the closing ceremony of the 23rd National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities at Saga Arena in Saga City, Saga Prefecture.

Photos/videos: NHK
Facebook nonnon87asa
Facebook yoshitsugu.hirano.3

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[...] Princess Hisako at a previous BirdLife gala? I'm unclear on date. Her dress looks different though.

Xiaoma, MA DI on Instagram: "結婚生活17周年を迎えるにあたり、この上ない貴重な経験と思い出を賜りました。高円宮妃久子殿下より御デザインを賜り、ショパール社により製作された御時計を頂戴いたしました。このような光栄な贈り物に、心からの喜びを感じております。 殿下におかれましては、バードライフ・インターナショナルの名誉総裁として20年以上の長きにわたり、環境保全活動にご尽力されています。その凛とした佇まいと、自然保護への深い御心は、多くの人々に感銘を与えておられます。

679 likes, 12 comments - xiaomapicks on October 28, 2024: "結婚生活17周年を迎えるにあたり、この上ない貴重な経験と思い出を賜りました。高円宮妃久子殿下より御デザインを賜り、ショパール社により製作された御時計を頂戴いたしました。このような光栄な贈り物に、心からの喜びを感じております。 殿下におかれましては、バードライフ・インターナショナルの名誉総裁として20年以上の長きにわたり、環境保全活動にご尽力されています。その凛とした佇まいと、自然保護への深い御心は、多くの人々に感銘を与えておられます。...

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Not previous BirdLife Gala.

Princess Hisako attended Chopard "Once Upon A Time" at Chopard Secret Garden in Tokyo on October 26.

Source: Facebook 伊東香苗

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako will unofficially visit Poland from November 29 to December 5 for the 30th anniversary of Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology. She will give a speech at the commemorative ceremony, attend a Noh performance and concert, among other events.

She attended the museum's opening with Prince Takamado on November 30, 1994 and visited in October 2015. This will be her 3rd visit to Poland.

Sources: TBS, Sankei

 

[Prisma]

On October 29th, Princess Hisako attended the Paris / 33rd Olympic Games Fencing Competition Report and Celebration at Ueno Seiyoken in Taito, Tokyo.

山口 俊昭 (@ym_tossy) on Threads

29.Oct.2024 第33回オリンピック競技大会 フェンシング競技 日本代表選手団報告会▪︎祝賀会 日本選手団はフェンシング競技国別メダル獲得ランキングで世界一を達成 個人🥇、団体🥇🥈🥉🥉 メダル実数17個❗️ 🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥈🥈🥈🥈🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉🥉 高円宮妃久子殿下のお言葉、千田健一日本フェンシング協会会長、岩田史昭Jスポ事務局長の挨拶、井上康生▪︎土肥美智子副団長等のコメント等々 選手団が各テーブルを巡り大いに盛り上る 加納虹輝選手の🥇🥈をツンツンさせて貰った 選手団の見送りを受け上野精養軒から雨の中最終新幹線に乗るべく上野駅に向かう 疲れたけど満▪︎満▪︎満足の一日...

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On November 2nd, Princess Hisako attended 90th Anniversary Ceremony of the Japan-America Student Conference (JASC) at Josui Kaikan Hall in Chiyoda, Tokyo. She is Honorary Patron of the International Education and Exchange Support Association.

Photos: LinkedIn Toshi Takeuchi, LinkedIn Bob Takai

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On November 6th, Princess Hisako attended the Japan-Sweden Society (JSS) Nobel Dinner 2024 at the Tokyo American Club in Minato, Tokyo.

Photo: LinkedIn Stefan Nilsson

Earlier, she attended the Kanagawa Prefecture Red Cross Blue Ribbon Merit Association's 60th Anniversary Ceremony at Hotel New Grand in Yokohama City.

Photo: kanaloco.jp (paid article)

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako has canceled her November 14-19 private visit to the US due to mother-in-law Princess Yuriko's declining health. She was scheduled to attend kyudo tournament events, BirdLife meeting, meet Japanese expats, and tour local attractions near San Francisco, see post 968.

Sources: NTV, TBS, Jiji

 

[Prisma]

On November 13th, Princess Hisako attended the reception commemorating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Jordan at Meiji Kinenkan in Minato, Tokyo. Prince Hassan bin Talal and Princess Sarvath of Jordan also attended.

Photos: Facebook Yuko Kawaguchi

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More photos of Princess Hisako at the Japan-Sweden Society (JSS) Nobel Dinner 2024 on November 6:

JSS Annual Nobel Dinner 2024 with Professor Svante Pääbo in the presence of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado | 日本スウェーデン協会/The Japan-Sweden Society

On 6th November 2024, the Japan-Sweden Society hosted its Annual Nobel Dinner at the Tokyo American Club. Professor Svante Pääbo, the Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine 2022, was our distinguished guest speaker. He is Professor of Ge

jssj.jp

More info and photos of Princess Hisako, Prince Hassan, and Princess Sarvath at the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Jordan on November 13:

Celebrating 70 Years of Friendship: A Special Reception for Jordan and Japan’s Diplomatic Milestone - Hersey Shiga

Tokyo, Japan – The vibrant ties between Jordan and Japan were celebrated in a grand reception marking the 70th Anniversary of the...

hersey.jp

... In a heartfelt message, Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado emphasized the strong and warm relationship shared between the Imperial family of Japan and the Royal family of Jordan. Reflecting on her previous visits to Jordan and the ties forged through mutual respect and shared values, she expressed her hope for further strengthening the bond between the two nations. “Our deep-rooted friendship is a testament to the power of cultural exchange and the shared commitment to peace,” Princess Takamado remarked ...

 

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Princess Hisako has canceled her November 14-19 private visit to the US due to mother-in-law Princess Yuriko's declining health. She was scheduled to attend kyudo tournament events, BirdLife meeting, meet Japanese expats, and tour local attractions near San Francisco, see post 968.

Sources: NTV, TBS, Jiji

That sounds rather concerning.

 

[Prisma]

Prince Hassan, Princess Takamado celebrate 70 years of relations between Jordan and Japan

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www.arabnews.jp

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Video of Princess Hisako's address at the US-Japan Council Annual Conference on October 31. Skip to 3:00

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako will unofficially visit Poland from November 29 to December 5 for the 30th anniversary of Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology. She will give a speech at the commemorative ceremony, attend a Noh performance and concert, among other events.

She attended the museum's opening with Prince Takamado on November 30, 1994 and visited in October 2015. This will be her 3rd visit to Poland.

Sources: TBS, Sankei

This visit is canceled due to the mourning period for Princess Yuriko's death on November 15. Mikasa and Takamado families are observing 30 days of mourning.

Sources: Jiji, NTV, TBS

 

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Princess Tsuguko visited Nara Prefecture November 12th-13th with UNICEF Caravan Campaign. Nara is one of the autumn stops of UNICEF, which also visited other Prefectures between October and early November.

On the 12th, Princess Tsuguko attended a meeting to exchange messages and opinions with vice governor Takeo Fukutani and superintendent of education Kenichi Oishi at the Nara prefecture office, followed by an interview with the media. In the afternoon, a training session was held by JCU members at Kashihara Man-yo Hall.

On the 13th, she attended a conference on "UNICEF and the Children of the World" for 87 fourth-year students at Masugakita Primary School in Kashihara City, and in the afternoon for 41 second-year students at Shirakashi School.

Photos, info: UNICEF-nara.jp, naratv.co.jp, city.kashihara.nara.jp (PDF)

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Finally...photos of Princess Tsuguko in Saga Prefecture for the National Sports Festival on October 8th.

Photos: city.kanzaki.saga.jp (PDF), town.genkai.jp (PDF)

 

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On October 25th, Princess Hisako attended the BirdLife Gala Dinner 2024 at the Palace Hotel Tokyo.

Photo: Facebook akemi.sasaki.5

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Another photo of Princess Hisako at BirdLife Gala Dinner 2024: Facebook Singapore Embassy in Tokyo

Eng Chuan Ong on LinkedIn: Honored to attend with my wife Esther the 2024 Birdlife Charity Gala…

Honored to attend with my wife Esther the 2024 Birdlife Charity Gala Dinner at the invitation of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado. The Princess is the…

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On November 7th, Princess Hisako attended the Scandinavia-Japan Sasakawa Foundation 40th Anniversary Dinner at Meiji Kinenkan in Minato, Tokyo.

Photos, sources: 【私の毎日】11月7日(木)

「スカンジナビア財団」―40周年記念夕食会―

「スカンジナビア財団」 ―40周年記念夕食会― 正式には「スカンジナビア・ニッポン・ササカワ財団」の設立40周年記念夕食会が、高円宮妃久子殿下のご臨席を賜り、11月7日明治記念会館でスウェーデンのニルソン財団理事長をはじめ北欧5ヶ国と日本の理事か参加して行われた。

blog.canpan.info

 

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Princess Tsuguko visited Kyoto Prefecture October 17th-18th with UNICEF Caravan Campaign. Kyoto is one of the UNICEF autumn visits of this year.

On the 18th, she held a class for children at Kyotanba Town Mizuho Junior High School in Kyōtamba city. Then, she also gave practical demonstrations by having children carry weights. She explained the importance of children's rights globally and spoke about poor countries where children's rights are still not respected.

Photos: Kyoto-be.ne.jp

Thanks to @Prisma for checked and provided me with all the information about the Caravan in Kyoto. Thank you very much.

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More photos of Princess Tsuguko in Nara Prefecture on November 13th with UNICEF Caravan Campaign:

Photos: city.kashihara.nara.jp

 

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Princess Hisako attended the 2024 Fencing World Cup Prince Takamado Trophy Men's Foil yesterday, December 8:


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[Prisma]

Princess Hisako visited Aichi Prefecture December 11-12 for the 2024 Aichi Prefectural Red Cross Conference and local area inspection. On December 12th, she visited Japanese Red Cross Nagoya Daini Hospital in Nagoya city before the conference.

Source: nagoyatv.com/