Princess Hisako Takamado and Family: News and Pictures

[Prisma]

More photos of Princess Hisako at the 13th Prince Takamado Memorial Foundation for Japan-Korea Exchange ceremony at the Korean Cultural Center in Tokyo on December 18, 2024. Permission was finally given for the singer to share photos and her performance on YouTube.

Photos: Facebook Yuko Ishino, Facebook 篤庵

 

[Prisma]

On January 18th, Princess Hisako attended the Waseda University Football Club 100th Anniversary Celebration at Rihga Royal Hotel Tokyo.

Photos, sources: Facebook Kiyoshi Sekiguchi, Nikkansports

内田 謙一郎 (@kenichiro_uchida_0418) on Threads

#早稲田大学ア式蹴球部 創部100周年記念祝賀会に出席。 JFA名誉総裁 高円宮妃殿下、JFA名誉会長 田島幸三さんなど多くの来賓の方をお招きし、川淵三郎さん、岡田武史さん、西野朗さんなど多くのOBの方々にもご出席いただきました。 我々スタッフ、現役部員にも多くの激励をいただき、改めて100年続く早稲田大学ア式蹴球部の伝統の重みを感じる機会となりました。 また今回多くの我々世代の先輩/後輩、コーチ/学生の関係で関わったOB/OGなど多くの方とお会い出来たのは懐かしかったですし、嬉しかったです。...

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another photo of the Waseda University Football Club 100th Anniversary Celebration on January 18: takadanobaba.keizai.biz

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On January 20th, Princess Hisako attended the opening ceremony for the special exhibition commemorating the 1150th anniversary of Daikaku-ji Temple, the former Saga Imperial Palace "A profusion of colors: paintings related to the Imperial Palace" at Tokyo National Museum - Heiseikan in Taito, Tokyo. The exhibition runs from January 21 to March 16.

Photos, video: NTV, sagagoryu.gr.jp

https://twitter.com/x/status/1881497240126345716

English video for Daikaku-ji Temple special exhibition opening ceremony on January 20:

 

[Prisma]

On January 30th, Princess Hisako met Qatar’s Ambassador to Japan Jaber Jarallah Al-Marri at the Takamado residence.

Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako Takamado receives His Excellency

https://twitter.com/x/status/1886305548368482362

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

Princess Tsuguko will attend the opening ceremony and preview of the "Japan Grand Prix International Orchid and Flower Show 2024 - Festival of Flowers & Greenery" on February 5th at the Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall.

As always, I except also former Princess Noriko to attend as advisor.

Of course, when it comes to Princess Tsuguko, I'm looking forward to it. I wonder, is Princess Hisako handing over some events to her daughter? If that's the case, welcome This month, I also hope to see her at the 3rd Global Youth Forum for a Culture of Lawfulness (she attended the 1st in 2021 and the 2nd in 2022).

Source: blog.goo.ne.jp

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

On February 5th, Princess Tsuguko attended the opening ceremony and preview of the "Japan Grand Prix International Orchid and Flower Show 2025 - Festival of Flowers & Greenery" at the Tokyo Dome City Prism All, in Bunkyo, Tokyo.

She delivered a speech during the event, stating that "I hope that people will not only appreciate the beauty of orchids, but also reflect on the importance of protecting the environment and preserving biodiversity". In her speech, Princess Tsuguko mentioned that there will be a special exhibition of the Rebun Slipper of Venus (Cypripedium macranthum var. rebunense, which enters flowering between May and June), a plant found only on Rebun Island in Hokkaidō Prefecture, that she will also attend (or attended already? My translator made a bit of a mess). Noting that the island's ecosystem has also collapsed and that the number of Slipper of Venus is declining, the Princess has asked to respect biodiversity. She also toured the preview of the exhibition and enjoyed chatting with the presents.

I suppose that from now on she'll attend regularly every year, as she is not cited as attending on her mother's behalf.

Photos: Yomiuri, Asahi, AP Images

ETA: Former Princess Noriko as advisor attended as well.

Photo: ameblo.jp

 

[Prisma]

Thanks! I’m not convinced about Princess Tsuguko taking over. Princess Hisako had a conflict in the morning and will visit the flower show later. It's always nice to see Noriko.

On February 5th, she attended the opening of the 2024 / 27th Japan through Diplomats' Eyes photo exhibition "Inspiring Japan" at the Red Brick Factory in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. This is the exhibition's last stop after stints in Tokyo, Kobe and Okinawa.

Photos: Facebook Yokoyama Masato

横山 正人 on Instagram: "高円宮妃久子殿下が名誉総裁として開幕式典にご出席された「にっぽん―大使たちの視線 2024」写真展が、本日、２月５日（水）から横浜赤レンガ倉庫１号館で開催されています。 42 の国と地域から各国駐日大使をはじめとする 62 名の外交官の皆様が、「Inspiring Japan」をテーマにそれぞれの視点で日本を捉えて撮影した作品が展示される巡回展です。 オープニングの今日は妃殿下から横浜市へ寄贈されたビスクドールのお披露目も行われました。 今後、山下公

24 likes, 0 comments - yokoyama.masato1 on February 4, 2025: "高円宮妃久子殿下が名誉総裁として開幕式典にご出席された「にっぽん―大使たちの視線 2024」写真展が、本日、２月５日（水）から横浜赤レンガ倉庫１号館で開催されています。 42 の国と地域から各国駐日大使をはじめとする 62 名の外交官の皆様が、「Inspiring Japan」をテーマにそれぞれの視点で日本を捉えて撮影した作品が展示される巡回展です。 オープニングの今日は妃殿下から横浜市へ寄贈されたビスクドールのお披露目も行われました。...

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1887061235277181005

I'll believe Tsuguko has taken over when Hisako stops attending

More photos of Princess Hisako at the Japan through Diplomats' Eyes photo exhibition on February 5: Facebook South African Embassy Japan

... and photo/video of Princess Hisako later at Japan Grand Prix International Orchid and Flower Show 2025: Facebook Svetlana Maltseva

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International Orchid Show Begins in Tokyo; About 1 Million Flowers on Display

<p>The Japan Grand Prix International Orchid and Flower Show 2025 opened on Wednesday at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The event is organized by The Yomiuri Shimbun, NHK and others.</p>

japannews.yomiuri.co.jp

... Princess Tsuguko of Takamado spoke at the opening ceremony, “I would be glad if visitors would not only appreciate the beauty of orchids, but also consider the importance of preserving the environment and biodiversity.”

2 photos at NHK

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

Princess Tsuguko will visit Kyoto Prefecture February 14th-15th to attend the 3rd Global Youth Forum for a Culture of Lawfulness (February 15th-16th) which will be held at the Kyoto International Conference Center in Kyoto City.

This is Princess Tsuguko's third attendance at the forum: it was held respectively as the 1st edition in October 2021 and as the 2nd edition in December 2022 and she attended both of them. She also attended the Kyoto Congress Youth Forum in February 2021.

Maybe she'll perform other activities while in Kyoto? This news absolutely made my day

Info about the forum are here: moj.go.jp

Source: blog.goo.ne.jp

 

[Prisma]

On February 7th, Princess Hisako attended the 27th Japan Wine Challenge / NPO Wine into Water Fundraiser at Conrad Tokyo Hotel.

5th photo:

リゾラディエム on Instagram: "今宵はコンラッド東京🏨に御上りさん😂 ピアニストの碓井さん、獺祭の桜井社長、高円宮久子様、セインカミユさん、各国大使😆 カンボジアに井戸を掘るチャリティーのワイン🍷と日本酒🍶の会？僕は下戸ですけど来ちゃった🤣 久しぶりにスーツの出番👔 脚立の上で背伸びして東京見物です🤣"

9 likes, 0 comments - lisola.di.m on February 7, 2025: "今宵はコンラッド東京🏨に御上りさん😂 ピアニストの碓井さん、獺祭の桜井社長、高円宮久子様、セインカミユさん、各国大使😆 カンボジアに井戸を掘るチャリティーのワイン🍷と日本酒🍶の会？僕は下戸ですけど来ちゃった🤣 久しぶりにスーツの出番👔 脚立の上で背伸びして東京見物です🤣".

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More photos of the Japan through Diplomats' Eyes photo exhibition on February 5: FNN gallery

2月5日（水曜日）「にっぽん―大使たちの視線2024」写真展の開幕式典に出席しました

「にっぽん―大使たちの視線」写真展のオープニングセレモニーで、写真展の名誉総裁でいらっしゃる高円宮妃久子殿下、実行委員長のラシャッド・ブフラル駐日モロッコ王国特命全権大使がご臨席される中、私も開催地代表としてご挨拶させていただきました。

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[MarieAmelie_95]

On February 15th, Princess Tsuguko attended the opening ceremony of the 3rd Global Youth Forum for a Culture of Lawfulness at the Kyoto International Conference Center in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture.

She delivered a speech at the beginning of the event. She visited the Prefecture February 14th-15th.

I'm still searching for more photos or a video. As for the previous forums, Princess Tsuguko has received more media coverage, and I expected the same for this year. At least I expect a summary from the official website of the forum, as for the previous ones. Maybe the Princess has taken part in other activities in Kyoto? I hope.

It's always frustrating to search for photos and never find them. I understand that they are members of a collateral branch of the Imperial Family, but they are Imperial Princesses in the same way, so they deserve media coverage like the Emperor and Akishino families, because they have nothing less than them.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1890633725337059622

https://twitter.com/x/status/1890633728344367438

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako will speak at the "Chester Beatty 25th Anniversary Online Lecture: Zodiac Animals in the Takamado Collection" on March 19.

Chester Beatty 25th Anniversary Online Lecture: Zodiac Animals in the Takamado Collection - Chester Beatty

Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado Each year of the Chinese lunar calendar is associated with a zodiac animal, and this tradition is important in all

chesterbeatty.ie

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More content of Princess Hisako's past events.

27th Japan Wine Challenge / NPO Wine into Water Fundraiser on February 7: takahata-winery.jp

13th Prince Takamado Memorial Foundation for Japan-Korea Exchange ceremony on December 18, 2024: takamado-jke.jp

 

[Prisma]

On February 21st, Princess Hisako attended the Takamadonomiya Hockey Japan League Awards 2024 at Japan Sport Olympic Square in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Photos, video: hjl-hockey.tv , Facebook LIEBE 栃木 , gifu-np.co.jp

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Ministry of Justice has a report on the 3rd Global Youth Forum for a Culture of Lawfulness: https://www.moj.go.jp/EN/hisho/kouhou/hisho06_01204.html

No new content.

 

[Prisma]

On February 25th, Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko attended the farewell ceremony for the late Tsuneo Watanabe, president and editor-in-chief of the Yomiuri Shimbun Group, at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo in Chiyoda, Tokyo. Watanabe died on December 19, 2024 at age 98.

Photos, sources: Yomiuri, sponichi.co.jp

From Hochi News: Watanabe joined the Yomiuri Shimbun in 1950. After serving as Washington bureau chief, political department chief and editorial director, he was appointed president and editor-in-chief in 1991. In 2002, he became president and editor-in-chief of the Yomiuri Shimbun Group Inc., and in 2004, he became chairman and editor-in-chief. He also served as owner of the Yomiuri Giants from 1996 to 2004.

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko also attended the commemorative exhibition held after the farewell ceremony for Tsuneo Watanabe at the Imperial Hotel in Chiyoda, Tokyo, on February 25th.

The commemorative exhibition presented photographs and objects related to his period and life, and his office at the headquarters was also recreated. The commemorative exhibition was divided into six chapters (Watanabe's life). The office was recreated with desks and sofas from the company's headquarters in Otemachi, Tokyo.

Former Prime Minister Kishida attended as well.

Photo: Yomiuri

 

[Prisma]

On February 27th, Princess Hisako visited the 56th Contemporary Women's Calligraphy Exhibition at Nihombashi Takashimaya in Chuo, Tokyo.

Photos: Mainichi, AP Images

https://twitter.com/x/status/1895005791507357728

 

[Prisma]

On February 28th, Princess Hisako attended the 32nd Yomiuri Theater Awards at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

Photos: Yomiuri

https://twitter.com/x/status/1895421776051753352

https://twitter.com/x/status/1895397003863138696

https://twitter.com/x/status/1895514241429561672

 

[Prisma]

On February 18th, Princess Hisako attended the 12th Finland Evening - 20th Anniversary Dinner of the Japan-Finland Cultural Friendship Association at Meiji Kinenkan in Minato, Tokyo.

Photo: Facebook Akira Yonetake

 

[Prisma]

On March 7th, Princess Hisako attended the Japan-Swiss Spring Ball 2025 at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo.

45 reactions | 【Japan-Swiss Spring Ball 2025】 スイスのチャリティパーティに今年も参加させていただきました。 毎年、高円宮妃殿下ご臨席の下、帝国ホテルの富士の間で開催されています。 今年は友人の７本指のピアニストでパラリンピックの大トリを務めた西川悟平さんがゲスト出演されていました。 この動画はお友達で美人フォトグラファーの小島千果ちゃんが撮って作って下さいました♡ #スイスボール #帝国ホテル #フォーマルパーティ #チャリティーパーティ #gohe

【Japan-Swiss Spring Ball 2025】 スイスのチャリティパーティに今年も参加させていただきました。 毎年、高円宮妃殿下ご臨席の下、帝国ホテルの富士の間で開催されています。 今年は友人の７本指のピアニストでパラリンピックの大トリを務めた西川悟平さんがゲスト出演されていました。 この動画はお友達で美人フォトグラファーの小島千果ちゃんが撮って作って下さいました♡ #スイスボール...

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西山 崇子 on Instagram: "「踊りましょう💃」 「えっ」 スーっと、エスコートされ、まさか高円宮久子さまやスイス大使と同じ場所でダンスするなんて。 🇯🇵Japan -Swiss Spring Bal l 🇨🇭 ゲストのGohei Nishikawa ごーちゃんのピアノは、280人のセレブの方々を魅了してました。 ダンスのエスコートは、助川ダンス教室の助川代表でした。世界中の誰とでもどんな場所でどんな音楽でも踊れたら。難しい技術ではなく、相手への思いやりがあればよいとのこと。

32 likes, 2 comments - hrtachan819 on March 8, 2025: "「踊りましょう💃」 「えっ」 スーっと、エスコートされ、まさか高円宮久子さまやスイス大使と同じ場所でダンスするなんて。 🇯🇵Japan -Swiss Spring Bal l 🇨🇭 ゲストのGohei Nishikawa ごーちゃんのピアノは、280人のセレブの方々を魅了してました。 ダンスのエスコートは、助川ダンス教室の助川代表でした。世界中の誰とでもどんな場所でどんな音楽でも踊れたら。難しい技術ではなく、相手への思いやりがあればよいとのこと。...

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Princess Hisako visited Kyoto Prefecture March 8-9 for the Emperor's Cup 36th National Wheel Chair Ekiden.

March 8: opening ceremony and social gathering at Prince Kyoto Takaragaike hotel.

Photos: Facebook Koji Matsui, Facebook 渡邊敏貴

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898417267546947959

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898542158736720012

March 9: race started at 11:30am from Kyoto International Conference to Takebishi Stadium Kyoto, a distance of 21.3 km.

Photos: Facebook Koji Matsui, Facebook Kyoto Toyota

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898566191477862558

 

[Prisma]

more of Princess Hisako at the Emperor's Cup 36th National Wheel Chair Ekiden race's start, finish and awards ceremony on March 9. 18 teams from across Japan competed.

1st: Tokyo team
2nd: Fukuoka A team
3rd: Oita A team

Photos: Facebook Masaki Hayashi, Facebook Koji Matsui, Facebook Yoshikazu Hirayama

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898726306600370609

https://twitter.com/x/status/1898640116924772628

More content of Princess Hisako at the Japan-Swiss Spring Ball 2025 on March 7: LinkedIn Dr. Felix Moesner, Facebook Rika Matsunami

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Ay&Ty Style on Instagram: "Japan-Swiss Spring Ball 2025🇨🇭 After the BIVER launch party, I attended the 70th anniversary celebration of the Japan-Swiss Society with friends. Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako of Takamado graced the event and even

959 likes, 107 comments - aytystyle on March 9, 2025: "Japan-Swiss Spring Ball 2025🇨🇭 After the BIVER launch party, I attended the 70th anniversary celebration of the Japan-Swiss Society with friends. Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako of Takamado graced the event and even took to the dance...

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On February 27th, Princess Hisako met Radosław Sikorski, Poland's Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Takamado residence.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1895087027332260254

 

[Prisma]

On March 14th, Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko attended BirdLife Spring Gala 2025 at Hotel New Otani Osaka.

Photos: Facebook ダマ奈津子

ダマ奈津子 on Instagram: "今週は大変忙しく又有意義な日々でした！新しい仕事の打ち合わせ バードライフインターナショナル大阪に ショパール・ジャパンのトーマス・ドベリ社長よりご招待をしていただきホテルニュー大谷に❗️ 高円宮妃殿下久子様ご臨席のパーティでした。 450人の方がご参加でしたが1番前席で友人の遠藤祐子さんと2人で 大喜びでした。高円宮妃殿下久子様の英語と日本語の スピーチが素晴しく感動でした。又ご招待の お客様の中にあの本田健さんがいらして色々お話しも出来素晴らしいひ

155 likes, 1 comments - damanatsuko on March 15, 2025: "今週は大変忙しく又有意義な日々でした！新しい仕事の打ち合わせ バードライフインターナショナル大阪に ショパール・ジャパンのトーマス・ドベリ社長よりご招待をしていただきホテルニュー大谷に❗️ 高円宮妃殿下久子様ご臨席のパーティでした。 450人の方がご参加でしたが1番前席で友人の遠藤祐子さんと2人で 大喜びでした。高円宮妃殿下久子様の英語と日本語の スピーチが素晴しく感動でした。又ご招待の お客様の中にあの本田健さんがいらして色々お話しも出来素晴らしいひと時でした♪感謝❣️...

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[Prisma]

On March 9th, Princess Hisako attended the welcome party of the 2025 International Camellia Congress at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo.

Photos: Facebook - European Route of Historic Gardens, Facebook - Alabama Camellias Forum

#tokyo #erhg #galicia #camellia | European Route of Historic Gardens

Princess Takamado Receives Camellias and Galician Tea at the International Camellia Congress in #Tokyo Imperial Princess Takamado of Japan received a special gift during the 25th International Camellia Congress, currently taking place in Tokyo. She was presented with an exclusive first-harvest...

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....Imperial Princess Takamado of Japan received a special gift during the 25th International Camellia Congress, currently taking place in Tokyo. She was presented with an exclusive first-harvest green tea produced at Pazo Quinteiro da Cruz, a historic garden in Galicia that is part of the European Route of Historic Gardens.

The tea, cultivated in Galicia, was gifted by Beatriz Piñeiro Lago, a representative of the pazo, alongside a handcrafted camellia brooch from the Japanese brand Tsukabi&Co. These gifts symbolize the deep-rooted connection between Galicia and Japan through the camellia, a flower of great cultural and botanical significance in both regions...

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On March 14th, Princess Hisako attended the opening ceremony and preview of the 79th JOGA (Japan Orchid Growers Association) Orchid Exhibition at Showa Kinen Park Hanamidori Cultural Center in Tachikawa, Tokyo.

Photo: Facebook Dennis Kao

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On March 18th, Princess Hisako attended a promotional event for "Japan through Diplomats' Eyes" photo exhibition held at the Philippine Ambassador's residence in Tokyo.

Photo: Facebook Dumitru Socolan (Moldovan Ambassador to Japan)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1901846978239381625

 

[Prisma]

On March 12th, Princess Hisako attended the 27th Chichibunomiya Memorial Sports Medicine and Science Award ceremony at Nippon Seinenkan Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Emperor Showa's younger brother, Prince Chichibu, was known as the "Prince of Sports," who enjoyed and promoted many athletic activities such as skiing, mountaineering and, in particular, rugby. Following his death in 1953, several sports venues and awards are named after him.

Using the bequest from his widow Princess Setsuko, who passed away in 1995, the Japan Sports Association established a fund and created the Chichibunomiya Memorial Sports Medicine and Science Award.

Prince and Princess Takamado attended the first and second ceremonies after the award was established in 1997 and attended milestone ceremonies. Princess Hisako has attended every year, except during the pandemic, since the 20th anniversary.

Princess Hisako commented at this year's ceremony: "The Chichibunomiya Memorial Sports Medicine and Science Award is a very significant award, the first of its kind in the Japanese sports world to be established in the field of sports medicine and science, funded by a bequest from the late Princess Chichibu in her will. At a time when there is a demand for an environment in which all citizens, from Japan's leading athletes to the children at the bottom of the sports pyramid and elderly people who love to exercise, can enjoy sports safely and with peace of mind, the role that sports medicine and science play is extremely important. I hope that all of you here today will continue to work to promote sports medicine and science in the future.”

Photos: FNN, Facebook - Yasuko Miyajima

「第27回秩父宮記念スポーツ医・科学賞」の表彰式及び受賞祝賀会を開催しました （※4/7 受賞者のコメントを追加しました） | お知らせ - JSPO

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More of the promotional event for "Japan through Diplomats' Eyes" photo contest on March 18: Facebook - Philippine Embassy in Japan

駐日フィリピン大使館 on Instagram: "PHILIPPINE EMBASSY HOSTS “JAPAN THROUGH DIPLOMATS’ EYES” PROMOTIONAL MEETING FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE YEAR フィリピン大使館、2年連続で「にっぽん－大使たちの視線」 プロモーションイベントを開催 Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado (front, seventh from the left) and A

21 likes, 0 comments - phlinjapan on March 20, 2025: "PHILIPPINE EMBASSY HOSTS “JAPAN THROUGH DIPLOMATS’ EYES” PROMOTIONAL MEETING FOR 2ND CONSECUTIVE YEAR フィリピン大使館、2年連続で「にっぽん－大使たちの視線」 プロモーションイベントを開催 Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado (front, seventh from the left) and Ambassador Mylene...

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[MarieAmelie_95]

On March 24th, Princess Tsuguko attended a reception and concert for diplomatic relations between Japan and South Korea.

The Princess appeared friendly and loving as she greeted the presents and was applauded by the crowd.

This year marks 60 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and South Korea. Among those present were musicians and politicians, such as Ayaka Shiomura, member of the House of Councillors.

I hope Prisma will find photos

Source: Facebook

 

[Prisma]

On March 27th, Princess Hisako attended an Indonesian Cultural Afternoon at the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1905198313520889970

あらうちことえ on Instagram: "INDONESIAN CULTURAL AFTERNOON WITH H.I.H PRINCESS TAKAMADO WISMA INDONESIA 27 MARCH 2025 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Terimakasih Banyak🙏 踊り終わった後に、「公演観に行くわよ！」 どこかでないの？と、何度もお尋ね下さった方がおりました🥹 その際、名刺も持ち合わせておらず、 日にちと場所と時間しかお伝え出来ずにいたので、 改めてSNSにて告知させていた

35 likes, 0 comments - kotoe_arauchi on March 27, 2025: "INDONESIAN CULTURAL AFTERNOON WITH H.I.H PRINCESS TAKAMADO WISMA INDONESIA 27 MARCH 2025 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Terimakasih Banyak🙏 踊り終わった後に、「公演観に行くわよ！」 どこかでないの？と、何度もお尋ね下さった方がおりました🥹 その際、名刺も持ち合わせておらず、 日にちと場所と時間しかお伝え出来ずにいたので、 改めてSNSにて告知させていただきます！...

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On March 26th, Princess Hisako attended a gathering at Meguro Gajoen in Tokyo. The event was hosted by the Korai Wakamitsu no Kai, a supporting organization for the Koma Shrine in Hidaka, Saitama Prefecture.

Photos: Facebook 初雄盧山, Facebook 初雄盧山 (2)

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On March 25th, Princess Hisako attended an art handover ceremony at the Côte d'Ivoire Embassy in Tokyo. She returned "two Senufo masks, two Baoulé statuettes and two paintings, all cultural objects of Ivorian origin, were returned to the Minister of Culture and Francophonie, Françoise Remarck..."

It should be noted that the pair of Baoulé statuettes, a Baoulé mask and a Senufo mask will return to their land, while the pair of Chiwara in bronze under glass and a set of 21 Akan objects used to weigh gold will remain on display at the Ivorian Embassy in Japan.

... Princess Takamodo recalled that the returned objects were gifts that had been offered to her and her husband, Prince Takamado, by the first President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, the late Félix Houphouët-Boigny, in April 1993 during their visit to Abidjan and Yamoussoukro. This, as a form of recognition and friendship.

She emphasized that she shares Côte d'Ivoire's vision regarding cultural heritage, preservation, and promotion of culture.
"In Côte d'Ivoire, as in Japan, masks have a spiritual aspect. The Imperial Court has decided to organize several ceremonies of this type, concerning the gifts received, to allow the cultural objects received to return to their land of origin," she said...

COOPÉRATION CULTURELLE : DES OBJETS CULTURELS IVOIRIENS SE TROUVANT AU PALAIS IMPÉRIAL A TOKYO RETROCEDES A LA MINISTRE FRANÇOISE REMARCK

Abidjan, le 28 mars 2025- Deux masques sénoufo, deux statuettes baoulé et deux tableaux, tous des objets culturels d'origine ivoirienne, ont été rétrocédés à la ministre de la Culture et de la Francophonie, Françoise Remarck, par sa Majesté la Princesse Impériale Takamodo, le mardi 25 mars 2025...

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More content of the Indonesian Cultural Afternoon at the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo on March 27:

Indonesia - Japan Strengthen Ties Through Cherry Blossom Event

The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo celebrated the early cherry blossom season with a cultural and tourism promotion event, Thursday (27/3/2025). The event, held at the Indonesian Ambassador’s Residence, was attended by Her Highness Princess Takamado, symbolizing the strengthening ties between Indonesia and Japan...

KBRI Tokyo Gelar Promosi Kebudayaan Dan Pariwisata Saat Mekarnya Sakura

KBRI Tokyo menggelar promosi kebudayaan dan pariwisata yang dihadiri Putri Takamado di Wisma Duta. Kegiatan promosi itu memanfaatkan mekarnya bunga Sakura.

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Manfaatkan Momentum Mekarnya Bunga Sakura, KBRI Tokyo Gelar Promosi Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata

KBRI Tokyo menggelar promosi kebudayaan dan pariwisata yang dihadiri oleh Yang Mulia Putri Takamado

www.mnctrijaya.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1905450477074219671

On March 25th, Princess Hisako attended an art handover ceremony at the Côte d'Ivoire Embassy in Tokyo. She returned "two Senufo masks, two Baoulé statuettes and two paintings, all cultural objects of Ivorian origin, were returned to the Minister of Culture and Francophonie, Françoise Remarck..."

COOPÉRATION CULTURELLE : DES OBJETS CULTURELS IVOIRIENS SE TROUVANT AU PALAIS IMPÉRIAL A TOKYO RETROCEDES A LA MINISTRE FRANÇOISE REMARCK

Abidjan, le 28 mars 2025- Deux masques sénoufo, deux statuettes baoulé et deux tableaux, tous des objets culturels d'origine ivoirienne, ont été rétrocédés à la ministre de la Culture et de la Francophonie, Françoise Remarck, par sa Majesté la Princesse Impériale Takamodo, le mardi 25 mars 2025...

www.gouv.ci

More photos: Françoise Remarck's LinkedIn, Facebook

https://twitter.com/x/status/1906027190392643733

https://twitter.com/x/status/1906027213612351586

 

[Prisma]

On March 29th, Princess Hisako attended the Nishimachi International School 75th Anniversary Dinner at the Tokyo American Club in Minato, Tokyo.

Photos: Facebook Ann Trinca

Anne Sharp Sands on Instagram: "An amazing gala for Nishimachi International School’s 75th Anniversary Weekend at the Tokyo American Club. Keynote speaker was Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, who apparently is a Nishimachi alumna! (Notice her

40 likes, 4 comments - asharpsands on March 29, 2025: "An amazing gala for Nishimachi International School’s 75th Anniversary Weekend at the Tokyo American Club. Keynote speaker was Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, who apparently is a Nishimachi alumna! (Notice her cut-glass British...

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Princess Hisako attended a Cambridge University alumni event in Tokyo.

Photo: Facebook Yasuhide Okabe (posted on March 29 afternoon JST)

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Princess Hisako attended a demontration of traditional Japanese art "Bonseki" at the Finnish Embassy (on March 27? her pink outfit is the same as the cultural event at the Indonesian Embassy, except for a necklace)

At the Finnish Embassy, a traditional Japanese art of "Bonseki" by Kiyoharu Yamamoto was exhibited in the presence of HIH Princess Hisako of Takamado and Tsunetada Matsudaira, Chairperson of the Japan-Finland Cultural Friendship Association. Ambassador Tanja Jääskeläinen was also impressed by the world of stones and white sand that was being created right before her eyes.

Photos: Facebook - Embassy of Finland in Tokyo

https://twitter.com/x/status/1906536985147150674

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

Princess Tsuguko and Princess Hisako will attend the 2025 Cherry Blossom Charity Ball sponsored by the International Ladies Benevolent Society (ILBS) at Hotel Okura, in Tokyo, on April 4th.

I hope that at least this year we will be able to find photos of the event and that it will not be the same as last year.

Source: blog.goo.ne.jp

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I couldn't find any photos of Princess Tsuguko at the Japan-South Korea diplomatic celebrations on March 24th.

To say that this bothers me is an understatement.

 

[Prisma]

I feel the same way. I also wish the Imperial Household Agency would expand coverage to extended family members or consider alternatives. If the agency cannot send PR staff to all events, then at least negotiate with the event's organizer for a decent photo.

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On April 3rd, Princess Hisako attended a cherry blossom tree planting and celebration for the success of Ikebana International Fair 2024, where Vietnam served as chair, at the Vietnamese Embassy in Tokyo. She also got the opportunity to make 3D flower jelly.

Photos: FNN, TBS, Sankei Imperial Weekly 891

"Floral Diplomacy" Promotes Vietnam-Japan Friendship | Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Japan

Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in Japan

vnembassy-jp.org

Floral diplomacy helps strengthen Vietnam-Japan ties - VNA Photos - Vietnam News Agency (VNA)

Vietnam’s role as chair of the Ikebana International Fair 2024 provided a valuable opportunity to foster cultural exchange and strengthen the friendship between Vietnam and Japan, a diplomat has said. Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu made the remark at a ceremony held on April 3 to...

vnanet.vn

 

[Prisma]

Photography was not allowed at the International Ladies Benevolent Society (ILBS) 2025 Cherry Blossom Charity Ball, according to attendee Facebook yukoikeda

We're unlikely to find content unless someone ignored the request (and shared on social media) or the organizer releases or gives others permission.

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On April 6th, Princess Hisako attended the Suzuki Method Cello Department 70th Anniversary Concert at Bunkyo Civic Hall in Tokyo.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1908784725659181344

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More photos of Princess Hisako at the 16th Prince Takamado Memorial Netsuke Competition awards ceremony & exhibition on December 18, 2024: 第16回 高円宮殿下記念 根付コンペティション | TOPICS | Osaka University of Arts

 

[Prisma]

On April 19th, Princess Hisako attended the first Malvern College Book Festival at Malvern College Tokyo in Kodaira, Tokyo.

Photos: Facebook Jake Adelstein

Jake Adelstein on Instagram: "Had a great time at the Malvern College Book Festival! I was honored to meet Princess Takamado and hand her a copy of Tokyo Vice (the Ansel & Ken edition, naturally). She said it’d make a fine companion to Bob Whiting’s

315 likes, 4 comments - tokyovice on April 18, 2025: "Had a great time at the Malvern College Book Festival! I was honored to meet Princess Takamado and hand her a copy of Tokyo Vice (the Ansel & Ken edition, naturally). She said it’d make a fine companion to Bob Whiting’s new book GAMBLERS...

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More photos of the Indonesian cultural afternoon on March 27:

Hudy Suharnoko on Instagram: "“Memenuhi Undangan YM Bapak Duta Besar Kita Di Jepang Dan Ibu Nuning Akhmadi Untuk Turut Serta Memeriahkan “Indonesian Cultural Afternoon” Dengan Membawa Dan Menampilkan Tiga Puluh Batik Indonesia Soga Dalam Koleksi Kelu

299 likes, 32 comments - hudysuharnoko on March 29, 2025: "“Memenuhi Undangan YM Bapak Duta Besar Kita Di Jepang Dan Ibu Nuning Akhmadi Untuk Turut Serta Memeriahkan “Indonesian Cultural Afternoon” Dengan Membawa Dan Menampilkan Tiga Puluh Batik Indonesia Soga Dalam Koleksi Keluarga Suharnoko...

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Hudy Suharnoko on Instagram: "“Memenuhi Undangan Bapak Duta Besar Kita Di Jepang Dan Ibu Nuning Akhmadi Dalam Acara Indonesian Cultural Afternoon Yang Dihadiri Oleh Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado’"

355 likes, 50 comments - hudysuharnoko on March 27, 2025: "“Memenuhi Undangan Bapak Duta Besar Kita Di Jepang Dan Ibu Nuning Akhmadi Dalam Acara Indonesian Cultural Afternoon Yang Dihadiri Oleh Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado’".

www.instagram.com

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako gave an interview to Yomiuri Shimbun on April 21.

Photos: AP Images

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On April 23rd, Princess Hisako attended a reception for King Frederik's accession visit at the Embassy of Denmark in Shibuya, Tokyo.

See post #191 in Introductory/State Visits to Sweden, Norway, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Germany, Japan: 2024, 2025

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On April 24th, Princess Hisako attended the IEEE Vision Innovation and Challenges (VIC) Summit Honors Ceremony Gala 2025 at the Hilton Tokyo Odaiba.

Photo: Facebook Grayson Randall

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako will visit the Osaka-Kansai Expo May 6-7.

May 6:

• briefing on 2025 World Expo
• tour Grand Ring, Sumitomo Pavilion, Better Co-Being Pavilion, Japan Pavilion
• accommodation at Hotel New Otani Osaka

May 7:

• tour Jordan Pavilion, Guest House, EXPO National Day Hall
• attend official Jordan National Day ceremony, luncheon at Guest House
• tour France Pavilion, Oman Pavilion, Japan Pavilion

高円宮妃殿下のお成りについて | EXPO 2025　大阪・関西万博公式Webサイト

２０２５年の万博、日本、大阪・関西で開催！テーマは「いのち輝く未来社会のデザイン」。

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