Princess Hisako Takamado and Family: News and Pictures

[MarieAmelie_95]

Princess Tsuguko will visit Osaka Prefecture September 8th-9th for the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025:

Her agenda:
* September 8th: arrival in the afternoon, accomodation at Hotel New Otani Osaka.
* September 9th: visit to Mitsubishi Pavilion, Expo National Pavilion and Expo National Day Hall for Vietnam National Day, Vietnam Pavilion, Gas Pavilion "Obake Wonderland", Panasonic Group "Nomo Country" Pavilion.

https://www.expo2025.or.jp/news/news-20250902-06/

So happy to see Princess Tsuguko at the Osaka-Kansai Expo again!

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Two more photos of Princess Tsuguko at UN Special Day at Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 on August 22nd:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DN-odYFEmiX/

 

[Prisma]

More photos of Princess Tsuguko at Kuwait Pavilion at Osaka-Kansai Expo on August 22:

Kuwait Pavilion on Instagram‎: "زيارة صاحبة السمو الإمبراطوري الأميرة تسوغوكو تاكامادو إلى جناح دولة الكويت في اكسبو 2025 اوساكا #Osaka_2025‬ ‏‪#Kuwait_Pavilion‬ ‏‪#Visionary_Lighthouse‬ ‏‪#Japan_Expo_2025‬ ‏‪#Expo2025‬"‎

131 likes, 0 comments - kuwait_expo2025 on September 3, 2025‎: "زيارة صاحبة السمو الإمبراطوري الأميرة تسوغوكو تاكامادو إلى جناح دولة الكويت في اكسبو 2025 اوساكا #Osaka_2025‬ ‏‪#Kuwait_Pavilion‬ ‏‪#Visionary_Lighthouse‬ ‏‪#Japan_Expo_2025‬ ‏‪#Expo2025‬". ‎

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1963256137190375600

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

Princess Tsuguko will visit Osaka Prefecture September 8th-9th for the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025:

Her agenda:
* September 8th: arrival in the afternoon, accomodation at Hotel New Otani Osaka.
* September 9th: visit to Mitsubishi Pavilion, Expo National Pavilion and Expo National Day Hall for Vietnam National Day, Vietnam Pavilion, Gas Pavilion "Obake Wonderland", Panasonic Group "Nomo Country" Pavilion.

https://www.expo2025.or.jp/news/news-20250902-06/

So happy to see Princess Tsuguko at the Osaka-Kansai Expo again!

Early content about Princess Tsuguko at the Osaka-Kansai Expo on September 9th:

At Vietnam National Day with Deputy Prime Minister Lê Thành Long of Vietnam:

Photos, video: vietnam.vn, vietnam.vn (2, with more photos and a video)

Facebook user Candy Hernandez posted photos and a video of Princess Tsuguko at Vietnam National Day: Facebook
(if we click on the link, it only shows the video, but by searching on the user's profile, we can find the full post with also the photos and not only the video).

https://twitter.com/x/status/1965268914432319541

At Vietnam Exhibition Hall:

Photo: baochinhphu.vn

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I suspect (and hope) that Princess Tsuguko might return to the Expo in late September for Sri Lanka National Day, since she has high connections with that country (an unofficial visit, and events along with Sri Lankan politicians).

More photos of Princess Tsuguko at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 today:

At Vietnam Exhibition Hall: baovanhoa.vn, baoangiang.com.vn

She signed the guests' book and enjoyed Vietnamese lemon tea and coffee. Then, the Vietnamese Minister for Culture Nguyen Van Hung gifted her with a souvenir from the exhibition. Princess Tsuguko expressed her impression of Vietnam's achievements in terms of socio-economic development, culture, and tourism.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1965306101152551057

ETA: More photos at congthuong.vn

The Princess watched a Vietnamese traditional water puppet show and tasted Vietnamese food.

 

[Prisma]

On May 22nd, Princess Hisako attended a donation presentation ceremony at the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo.

カナダ日系文化会館JERFから東北3大学に各1000万円寄付 | 日加トゥデイ/JC Today

【日系だより】カナダ日系文化会館（JCCC）は2011年に起きた東日本大震災で被災した東北3県の3大学に各1000万円（約10万ドル）を寄付した。5月22日には東京の在日カナダ大使館で贈呈式が行われた。JCCC Foundationは震災直後、東北地方の被災者を支援するため寄付を募る「東日本大震災救援基金」を設立した。

www.japancanadatoday.ca

... The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) donated 10 million yen (approximately $100,000) each to three universities in three Tohoku prefectures affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011...

... Immediately after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, the JCCC Foundation established the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund (JERF) to raise funds from Canadians to support the devastated Tohoku region. The initiative was prompted by an overwhelming response from Canadians wanting to help the affected areas. The funds raised were used to support Tohoku students who needed financial assistance to continue their higher education. Approximately $1.6 million was raised. JERF donated $100,000 to the Red Cross, $100,000 each to Fukushima, Miyagi, and Iwate prefectures for students up to high school age, and additional funds to support university student scholarships. A total of $1,179,679 has been disbursed to date...

....However, JERF representative Christine Nakamura explained the donation, saying, "14 years have passed since the earthquake, and we have determined that the fund has fulfilled its purpose. Therefore, the board of directors has decided to donate the remaining funds to three universities in equal amounts, with the hope that they will be used for academic purposes that require financial support and have some connection to Canada..."

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More photos of Princess Hisako at the 40th Tokyo Comprehensive Art Exhibition for People with Disabilities and attended the award ceremony on August 20: hikarinoie.org

The ceramic "Dolphin" was selected for the Encouragement Award and the paper craft "Motorcycle" was exhibited as a selected work.

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Descriptions from the July-August Imperial Household Agency IG post

Photos 9-10: Princess Hisako at the 56th National Mamasan Volleyball Tournament in Aichi Prefecture August 7-8.

Photo 11: Princess Hisako at the "42nd Sankei International Calligraphy Exhibition" and "2025 Sankei Junior Calligraphy Competition" in Tokyo on August 14.

Photo 12: Princess Hisako at the 42nd Sankei International Calligraphy Exhibition Award ceremony in Tokyo on August 19.

Photos 13-14: Princess Tsuguko at the 2025 National High School Athletic Meet Archery Tournament and the 58th Prince Takamado National High School Archery Championships in Yamaguchi Prefecture on August 8.

宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "7•8月の常陸宮家•三笠宮家•高円宮家のご活動を紹介します。"

85K likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on September 9, 2025: "7•8月の常陸宮家•三笠宮家•高円宮家のご活動を紹介します。".

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ETA: slightly different photos of Princess Tsuguko at Vietnam National Day at Osaka-Kansai Expo on September 9.

Facebook ICD.Mocst , Facebook Thông tin Chính phủ

Ấn tượng Ngày Quốc gia Việt Nam tại EXPO 2025

Ngày 9/9/2025, tại Triển lãm Thế giới EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Nhật Bản diễn ra sự kiện Ngày Quốc gia Việt Nam thu hút sự chú ý và tham gia của đông đảo người dân Nhật Bản, du khách quốc tế và cộng đồng người Việt tại Nhật. Đây là một trong những hoạt động trọng tâm và tiêu biểu của Việt Nam tại...

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[MarieAmelie_95]

Thanks Prisma for the additional photos!

Some more content:

Videos of Princess Tsuguko entering Vietnam Pavilion on September 9th:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DOYpEfSif_Z/

Distant photo of Princess Tsuguko at Vietnam National Day:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1965404036372586604

Other photos at Vietnam Exhibition Hall: vufo.org.vn, baoangiang.com.vn (2)

I'm so happy her visit received such media coverage! But I would have loved to see also photos from her visit to the other Pavilions

 

[Prisma]

A lovely article with 2 photos about Prince and Princess Takamado's long relationship with Canada.

Our Treasured Princely Link - The Canadian

In the last decades of the 20th Century there was another development in the Canada–Japan relationship that has proved enduringly significant and emotionally resonant: we acquired our own treasured Prince and Princess. Although never solemnized by any statute, given how the links between our...

thecanadian.cccj.or.jp

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On September 11th, Princess Hisako attended a lecture of the Asiatic Society of Japan at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1966043752658776496

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A few more photos of Princess Tsuguko at Vietnam National Day at Osaka-Kansai Expo on September 9: LinkedIn Nguyen Phuong Hoa, Facebook Nam Nguyễn

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ETA: Malvern College Tokyo shared more about Princess Hisako's involvement for its 1st Book Festival in April 2025. She donated a variety of books (fine art, history, travel, birds), toured the library and campus, joined author talks, and met writers and guests at the festival.

Photos: Facebook Malvern College Tokyo

Malvern College Tokyo on Instagram: "A corner of our library holds a remarkable gift — a collection of books donated in our very first year by Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado. From beautiful art and coffee-table books to titles on history, tr

66 likes, 0 comments - malverncollegetokyo on September 5, 2025: "A corner of our library holds a remarkable gift — a collection of books donated in our very first year by Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado. From beautiful art and coffee-table books to titles on history, travel, and fine...

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[MarieAmelie_95]

Finally! More photos of Princess Tsuguko at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 on August 21st.

Photos include her tour of "Pasona Natureverse", Jellyfish Pavilion, and UK Pavilion. She was accompanied by guides and met with Carolyn Davidson, Government Representative of the British Display Area.

Photos: Aflo images

More photos of Princess Tsuguko with Carolyn Davidson at the British Pavilion during her August 21st-22nd visit to the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DOc9ryuEmGP/

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A PDF with a distant photo of Princess Tsuguko at the 10th All Japan Brass Symphony Competition Finals in Kanagawa Prefecture on January 12th.

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako visited Fukui Prefecture September 13-14 for the 53rd National Amateur Orchestra Festival.

• 9/13: tour former Seiren headquarters, reception at hotel
• 9/14: Prefectural Ichijodani Asakura Family Museum, Orchestra Festival at Harmony Hall Fukui.

The former Seiren headquarters is now a National Heritage Site of Modern Industrial Development, conveying the history of the textile industry. Seiren President Hideyuki Yamada guided Princess Hisako through the exhibits and the company's technology such as "Viscotecs".

Photos/video: FNN, NTV, Fukui-TV, Chunichi, NTV2, Chunichi2

Princess Hisako had 3 engagements on September 16:

• opening ceremony of the Beiju (88th birthday) celebration exhibition of Living National Treasure Okuyama Hoseki at Asukayama Museum in Kita, Tokyo
• 21st Japan Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Bunkyo, Tokyo
• Bvlgari Kaleidos: Colors, Cultures and Crafts opening exhibition and gala dinner at The National Art Center, Tokyo

Okuyama Hoseki exhibition: Facebook 新庄市 市長室だより

https://twitter.com/x/status/1967932340442894597

バニーズ群馬FCホワイトスター on Instagram: "本日(9/16)、公益財団法人日本サッカー協会 名誉総裁 高円宮妃殿下御出席の第21回日本サッカー殿堂掲額式典において殿堂入りした野田朱美監督に記念プレートが宮本恒靖 会長から贈呈されました。"

161 likes, 0 comments - bunnys_gunma_fc_whitestar on September 16, 2025: "本日(9/16)、公益財団法人日本サッカー協会 名誉総裁 高円宮妃殿下御出席の第21回日本サッカー殿堂掲額式典において殿堂入りした野田朱美監督に記念プレートが宮本恒靖 会長から贈呈されました。".

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JCBabin on Instagram: "The @thenationalartcentertokyo #kaleidos opening event and gala dinner were graced by the attendance Her Imperial Highness #princesstakamado, Tokyo Governor @yuriko.koike and NACT Director #erikoosaka. They highly appreciated t

761 likes, 6 comments - jc.babin on September 16, 2025: "The @thenationalartcentertokyo #kaleidos opening event and gala dinner were graced by the attendance Her Imperial Highness #princesstakamado, Tokyo Governor @yuriko.koike and NACT Director #erikoosaka. They highly appreciated the...

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[Prisma]

Correction: Okuyama Hoseki Beiju (88th birthday) exhibition opening happened on August 30.

常陸宮家・三笠宮家・高円宮家のご日程：令和7年（7月～9月） - 宮内庁

www.kunaicho.go.jp

I got confused because Princess Hisako wore the same dress on 9/16.

On September 18th, Princess Hisako attended the 2025 IAAF World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Photo: Mainichi

https://twitter.com/x/status/1968665033337934229

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko's schedules for the 79th National Sports Festival in October.

Princess Hisako, October 2-4:

• October 2: Kora Special Needs School (Kora Town), Field Hockey (OSP Hockey Stadium), Ibuki Medical Herb Cultural Center (Maibara City), dinner and accommodation at Biwako Hotel (Otsu City)
• October 3: Football competition (Yasugawa Historical Park Soccer Field “Big Lake,” Moriyama City), Moriyamashinakasu Community Center, lunch at Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu, basketball at Kusatsu City Arena, friendly football match (Ojiyama Stadium in Otsu City), reception by Shiga Prefectural Football Association at Biwako Hotel
• October 4: Soft tennis (Nagahama City Tennis Court), lunch at Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie, weightlifting at Shiga Prefectural Adogawa High School Gymnasium

Princess Tsuguko, October 4-5:

• October 4: softball at Omihachiman Sports Park Baseball Field (Omihachiman City), Ritto SAKIRA Performing Arts Center (Ritto City), dinner and accommodation at Hotel New Omi (Omihachiman City)
• October 5: Archery at Aisho Town Sports Center Hatashō Ground, lunch at Hino Town Hall, "Nanairo" at Ohmi Railway Hino Station Tourist Information and Exchange Facility, Watamuki no Sato "No. 1 Workshop" welfare facility (Hino Town)

https://twitter.com/x/status/1969548426548560041

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako visited Ehime Prefecture September 19-20 for the Japan Games Masters 2025, a sports festival for people aged over 35. After arrival on the 19th, she participated in a bowling event for 30 minutes with tournament officials before attending the opening ceremony at ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel in Matsuyama City from 5pm.

The next day, she attended softball, volleyball, and karate events in Imabari, Iyo, and Matsuyama. 13 sports will be held in 15 cities and towns across Ehime with about 8,000 participants. The festival ends on the 23rd. Princess Hisako serves as honorary president.

Photos, sources: FNN, NTV, TBS, NHK, Facebook Hideyuki Takahashi, Facebook Koichi Fukura, Facebook 石井 ともえ

https://twitter.com/x/status/1969399815483375672

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Later on September 20th, Princess Hisako attended a reception at the British ambassador's residence in Tokyo, to raise awareness of Birdlife International's Mouse-Free Marion Project, of which Prince Edward (Duke of Edinburgh) is Patron.

Photos: AP Images

https://twitter.com/x/status/1969402985189892268

https://twitter.com/x/status/1969402278101549519

https://twitter.com/x/status/1969400583409766406

 

[Prisma]

On September 22nd, Princess Hisako privately visited the Osaka-Kansai Expo where she met the Duchess of Edinburgh at the Women's Pavilion as well as touring the Romania and Moldova Pavilions.

Photos with the Duchess of Edinburgh: Getty Images

Facebook Moldova Expo 2025 Osaka

Romania Foreign Ministry gallery

@moldovaexpo2025 on Instagram: "✨ An Imperial Visit to the Pavilion of the Republic of Moldova Today, we had the honor of welcoming Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado to the Pavilion of the Republic of Moldova at Expo 2025 Osaka. 👑 Her Imperia

2,740 likes, 5 comments - moldovaexpo2025 on September 23, 2025: "✨ An Imperial Visit to the Pavilion of the Republic of Moldova Today, we had the honor of welcoming Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado to the Pavilion of the Republic of Moldova at Expo 2025 Osaka. 👑 Her Imperial Highness...

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Princess Takamado of Japan pays visit to Romania Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka - AGERPRES

Cele mai noi ştiri interne, externe şi multimedia oferite de Agenţia Natională de Presa AGERPRES.

agerpres.ro

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ETA: more photos of Princess Hisako at the 21st Japan Football Hall of Fame Induction ceremony on September 16: AFLO Images

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

Princess Tsuguko will visit Osaka Prefecture October 1st-2nd for a 4th visit to the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025.

Her schedule is below:
* October 1st: arrival in the morning, lunch; visit to Poland Pavilion, "Adventure of Life" Pavilion, attend Poland National Day, visit to Japan Pavilion, Czechia Pavilion, Uzbekistan Pavilion; overnight stay, accomodation at Hotel New Otani Osaka.
* October 2nd: departure in the morning, arrival in Tokyo.

https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/news-20250926-03/

The schedule and subsequently also the link were put down yesterday after the arrangements for her visit had been firstly published yesterday morning. Giving a look at the new schedule, it is completely the same as the previous one, so I don't understand why the decided to withdraw it from the website. Searching on the official site, I discovered that a new trip by the Akishino couple has been added, and after it was, Tsuguko's one has been re-added too. Why?

 

[Prisma]

If the schedule is the same, then perhaps the Expo organizers released the information too early? I don't think there were malicious reasons behind the initial deletion. Could have been a mistake.

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Princess Hisako will make an unofficial visit to Iceland October 13-19 for the opening session of the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly. She visited Iceland with Prince Takamado in 1996, where she met then-President of Iceland Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, who now serves as Chairman of NGO Arctic Circle. He invited Princess Hisako to this year's conference on Arctic issues.

• 10/13: depart from Haneda Airport
• 10/14: arrive in Iceland, dinner hosted by Chairman Grímsson in Reykjavik
• 10/15: luncheon hosted by Japanese Ambassador to Iceland, meet Japanese residents and associates at the Ambassador’s residence
• 10/16: tour University of Iceland, 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly opening session, reception
• 10/18: depart Iceland
• 10/19: return to Japan

Sources: NTV, Sankei, Jiji

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More photos of Princess Hisako at Romania Pavilion at Osaka-Kansai Expo on September 22: Facebook Pavilionul Romaniei Expo 2025 Osaka

Pavilionul Romaniei Expo 2025 Osaka on Instagram: "On September 22, we had the honor of welcoming Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado of Japan to the RO Pavilion, where she was greeted by Commissioner General Ferdinand Nagy and the Pavilion team.

109 likes, 1 comments - romaniaexpo2025 on September 25, 2025: "On September 22, we had the honor of welcoming Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado of Japan to the RO Pavilion, where she was greeted by Commissioner General Ferdinand Nagy and the Pavilion team. The distinguished guest...

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[Prisma]

On August 8th, Princess Hisako attended the closing reception of IMPACT: Indigenous Meeting on Pacific and Arctic Climate and Trade, co-hosted by Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Canada Pavilion, at the Osaka-Kansai Expo.

Photos: Facebook Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada

Asia Pacific Foundation Canada (APF) on Instagram: "#IMPACT2025 concluded on August 8 with a closing reception co-hosted by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. APF Canada’s Central Canada Office Vice-Pr

17 likes, 0 comments - asiapacificfoundation on September 28, 2025: "#IMPACT2025 concluded on August 8 with a closing reception co-hosted by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. APF Canada’s Central Canada Office Vice-President, Christine Nakamura...

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On September 27th, Princess Hisako attended the opening ceremony of the "17th Korea-Japan Festival Hanmadang" at Komazawa Olympic Park in Setagaya, Tokyo. The cultural event marks the 60th anniversary of the normalization of Korea-Japan diplomatic relations.

Photos: Facebook 大西 健介 , Facebook Masahiro Hosaka

The Korea-Japan Festival Hanmadang, the largest private exchange event between the two countries hel.. - MK

The Korea-Japan Festival Hanmadang, the largest private exchange event between the two countries held to mark the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan,..

www.mk.co.kr

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More photos of Princess Hisako's private visit to the Osaka-Kansai Expo on September 22: Pakistan Pavilion, Colombia Pavilion, and Saudi Arabia Pavilion (where she met Prince Dr. Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh)

Facebook Pakistan Pavilion at Expo 2025

Pakistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka on Instagram: "The Pakistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka had the honour of welcoming Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado of Japan. 🇯🇵🇵🇰 Her visit was a moment of great significance, reflecting the spirit of fr

119 likes, 0 comments - pakatworldexpo on September 26, 2025: "The Pakistan Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka had the honour of welcoming Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado of Japan. 🇯🇵🇵🇰 Her visit was a moment of great significance, reflecting the spirit of friendship and cultural exchange...

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Facebook Sena Comunica

https://twitter.com/x/status/1970336499779481943

Prince Faisal bin Ayyaf meets Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako Takamado at the Saudi Pavilion in Expo Osaka 2025

Prince Faisal bin Ayyaf meets Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako Takamado at the Saudi Pavilion in Expo Osaka 2025

www.alriyadh.gov.sa

His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh, met with Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako Takamado at the Saudi Pavilion in Expo Osaka 2025 in Japan.
During the meeting, cordial conversations were exchanged, aspects of Saudi-Japanese relations were reviewed, and emphasis was placed on the strong bonds and mutual cooperation that reflect the depth of the historical ties between the two friendly countries.

‎أمانة منطقة الرياض‎ on Instagram‎: "صاحب السمو الأمير د. فيصل بن عيّاف، أمين منطقة الرياض، يلتقي صاحبة السمو الإمبراطوري الأميرة هيساكو تاكامادو في جناح السعودية في إكسبو أوساكا 2025. #السعودية_في_إكسبو2025 ‏#大阪関西万博2025"‎

38 likes, 1 comments - amanatalriyadh on September 25, 2025‎: "صاحب السمو الأمير د. فيصل بن عيّاف، أمين منطقة الرياض، يلتقي صاحبة السمو الإمبراطوري الأميرة هيساكو تاكامادو في جناح السعودية في إكسبو أوساكا 2025. #السعودية_في_إكسبو2025 ‏#大阪関西万博2025". ‎

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[MarieAmelie_95]

Princess Tsuguko will visit Osaka Prefecture October 1st-2nd for a 4th visit to the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025.

Her schedule is below:
* October 1st: arrival in the morning, lunch; visit to Poland Pavilion, "Adventure of Life" Pavilion, attend Poland National Day, visit to Japan Pavilion, Czechia Pavilion, Uzbekistan Pavilion; overnight stay, accomodation at Hotel New Otani Osaka.
* October 2nd: departure in the morning, arrival in Tokyo.

https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/news-20250926-03/

The schedule and subsequently also the link were put down yesterday after the arrangements for her visit had been firstly published yesterday morning. Giving a look at the new schedule, it is completely the same as the previous one, so I don't understand why the decided to withdraw it from the website. Searching on the official site, I discovered that a new trip by the Akishino couple has been added, and after it was, Tsuguko's one has been re-added too. Why?

Early content about Princess Tsuguko at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 today:

Princess Tsuguko arriving at Polish Pavilion:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1973261102290182543

Princess Tsuguko at Polish National Day:

 

[Prisma]

more content of Princess Tsuguko at Osaka-Kansai Expo for Poland National Day on October 1:

Photos 12, 13 on IG or Facebook Michał Jaros

Michał Jaros | Wiceminister Rozwoju i Technologii on Instagram: "Dzień Narodowy Polski na Expo 2025 w Osace. Dziś to Polska jest w centrum światowej uwagi!🇵🇱 Pokazujemy naszą kulturę, kreatywność i energię, ale także innowacje, technologie i ambitny

49 likes, 0 comments - michaljarospl on October 1, 2025: "Dzień Narodowy Polski na Expo 2025 w Osace. Dziś to Polska jest w centrum światowej uwagi!🇵🇱 Pokazujemy naszą kulturę, kreatywność i energię, ale także innowacje, technologie i ambitnych przedsiębiorców. W Pawilonie Polski gościliśmy...

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Michał Jaros | Wiceminister Rozwoju i Technologii on Instagram: "🇵🇱 Polska w centrum światowej uwagi! Na Expo 2025 w Osace pokazujemy naszą kulturę, kreatywność i potencjał gospodarczy. To wyjątkowy Dzień Narodowy Polski – jesteśmy dumni, że możemy

25 likes, 0 comments - michaljarospl on October 1, 2025: "🇵🇱 Polska w centrum światowej uwagi! Na Expo 2025 w Osace pokazujemy naszą kulturę, kreatywność i potencjał gospodarczy. To wyjątkowy Dzień Narodowy Polski – jesteśmy dumni, że możemy zaprezentować światu taką nowoczesną i ambitną Polskę!".

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On October 1st, Princess Hisako attended the opening ceremony of the 2025 / 28th Japan through Diplomats' Eyes photo exhibition at Roppongi Hills, Hills Cafe in Minato, Tokyo. This year's theme is "Rhythm of Life in Japan"

Ermal Muca on Instagram: "🇦🇱 Nga bukuritë natyrore te kultura dhe traditat e pasura, ekspozita fotografike “Japonia përmes syve të diplomatëve”, nën kujdesin e Lartësisë së Saj Perandorake Princeshës Takamado, prej disa vitesh nxjerr në pah bukuri dh

132 likes, 0 comments - ermalmuca_ on October 1, 2025: "🇦🇱 Nga bukuritë natyrore te kultura dhe traditat e pasura, ekspozita fotografike “Japonia përmes syve të diplomatëve”, nën kujdesin e Lartësisë së Saj Perandorake Princeshës Takamado, prej disa vitesh nxjerr në pah bukuri dhe aspekte të...

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1973407137348170083

 

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Thanks for the addition photos Prisma.

Some more photos too of Princess Tsuguko at Poland National Day on October 1st:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1973613591657054369

https://twitter.com/x/status/1973356628390089032

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Princess Tsuguko taking photos with EXPO participants:

The X user states that the photos were taken in front of Czechia Pavilion, but Tsuguko's dress and accessories let me think that the user posted photos of Tsuguko at her previous visit to the Expo, on 8-9 September, perhaps intending to post those actually in front of the Czech Republic Pavilion, but confusing the photos with those of the previous visit.

If the Czechia Pavilion posts photos, we could see if there has actually been a change of clothes.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1973463500921200729

 

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Czech Republic and Poland were both generous in content when Princess Hisako visited their pavilions. I assume that will continue for Princess Tsuguko.

3 photos of Tsuguko at Facebook Podkarpackie - serwis samorządu województwa (keep scrolling down)

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Takamado family privately visited Okinawa every summer (I wonder if they still do?). Photo appears to be from the 1990s.

高良 蔵人 (クランディ) 😋 on Instagram: "家宝でもある写真！ 毎年夏にプライベートで沖縄に来られていた高円宮ご家族。 家の周りや空、海に警察がいっぱいいたり、学校にSPが付き添って登校したのを覚えています。 高円宮殿下は16年前の11月にスカッシュのトレーニング中にお亡くなりになられました。悲報を聞いた時はとてもショックだった、、、 #アルバム見てたら出てきた #ちょうど11月 #懐かしい"

105 likes, 14 comments - kurando.takara on November 3, 2018: "家宝でもある写真！ 毎年夏にプライベートで沖縄に来られていた高円宮ご家族。 家の周りや空、海に警察がいっぱいいたり、学校にSPが付き添って登校したのを覚えています。 高円宮殿下は16年前の11月にスカッシュのトレーニング中にお亡くなりになられました。悲報を聞いた時はとてもショックだった、、、 #アルバム見てたら出てきた #ちょうど11月 #懐かしい".

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Some early content of Princess Hisako at 79th National Sports Festival in Shiga Prefecture.

Princess Hisako, October 2-4:

• October 2: Kora Special Needs School (Kora Town), Field Hockey (OSP Hockey Stadium), Ibuki Medical Herb Cultural Center (Maibara City), dinner and accommodation at Biwako Hotel (Otsu City)
• October 3: Football competition (Yasugawa Historical Park Soccer Field “Big Lake,” Moriyama City), Moriyamashinakasu Community Center, lunch at Hotel Boston Plaza Kusatsu, basketball at Kusatsu City Arena, friendly football match (Ojiyama Stadium in Otsu City), reception by Shiga Prefectural Football Association at Biwako Hotel
• October 4: Soft tennis (Nagahama City Tennis Court), lunch at Kitabiwako Hotel Grazie, weightlifting at Shiga Prefectural Adogawa High School Gymnasium

Photo of Kora Special Needs School visit: Yomiuri

高円宮妃久子さまが滋賀県を訪問　甲良養護学校で生徒たちと交流、米原市にも｜京都新聞デジタル　京都・滋賀のニュースサイト

高円宮妃久子さまが１０月２日、第７９回国民スポーツ大会が開催されている滋賀県を訪問された。甲良養護学校（甲良町）で生徒たちと交流した後、ホ…

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More of Princess Tsuguko at Poland National Day at Osaka-Kansai Expo on October 1:

Facebook Ministerstwo Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego
Facebook Poland at EXPO

Gallery at bottom of:

EXPO 2025 w Osace. Minister Marcin Kulasek o przyszÅoÅci nauki, edukacji i przeÅomowych technologiach - Ministerstwo Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego - Portal Gov.pl

Dwa pierwsze dni wizyty ministra nauki i szkolnictwa wyższego Marcina Kulaska na Wystawie Åwiatowej EXPO 2025 w Osace upÅynÄÅy pod znakiem promocji polskiej nauki i technologii. W Pawilonie Polski zaprezentowano nie tylko potencjaÅ badawczy i edukacyjny kraju, ale też innowacje z branży gier...

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Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko's schedules for the 79th National Sports Festival in October.

[...]

Princess Tsuguko, October 4-5:

• October 4: softball at Omihachiman Sports Park Baseball Field (Omihachiman City), Ritto SAKIRA Performing Arts Center (Ritto City), dinner and accommodation at Hotel New Omi (Omihachiman City)
• October 5: Archery at Aisho Town Sports Center Hatashō Ground, lunch at Hino Town Hall, "Nanairo" at Ohmi Railway Hino Station Tourist Information and Exchange Facility, Watamuki no Sato "No. 1 Workshop" welfare facility (Hino Town)

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Early content about Princess Tsuguko in Shiga Prefecture for the 79th National Sports Festival:

On October 5th, Princess Tsuguko visited "Nanairo" exchange facility at the Hino railway station of the Omi Railway in Hino City.

At the "Nanairo", students from the local Hino high school, who run a café about once a month, presented the activities of the bar. Afterwards, they and Princess Tsuguko enjoyed a unique drink created by the students. The drinks were served on coasters handcrafted by students from the Ishibe class of Konan's Mikumo Special Needs School, affiliated with Hino High School.

Princess Tsuguko asked questions about the bar, and also remembered that she had played ping pong while in her youth - being also part of the ping pong club at school - when a student told her that he was playing that sport.

One of the students told the press: "I was very nervous, but I was glad that she [Princess Tsuguko] listened to me carefully and learned something about the city. She was kind and used beautiful words, and I think it was a rare experience".

Photo/video: bbc-tv.co.jp

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Princess Tsuguko spotted after the 79th National Sports Festival on the evening of October 5th:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1974797570552832244

 

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On October 4th, Princess Hisako attended weightlifting competition of the 79th National Sports Festival at Shiga Prefectural Adogawa High School Gymnasium in Takashima City.

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Naoki Shirasaki on Instagram: "2025.10.5 Sat☂️ わたSHIGAが輝く国スポ 安曇川高校で開催されているウエイトリフティング競技🏋️‍♂️ 選手としての出場は叶いませんでしたが、次女がプラカード🪧持ちで出るというので、久々に親バカを発動し観に行ってきました🤣 また本日は高円宮妃久子様が競技を御覧になりました。 ウエイトリフティングは重量を競うスポーツですが、3回試技ががある中での相手との駆け引きも非常に面白く、見ててワクワクします😊 ぜひみなさん

567 likes, 7 comments - nao1670mhyk on October 4, 2025: "2025.10.5 Sat☂️ わたSHIGAが輝く国スポ 安曇川高校で開催されているウエイトリフティング競技🏋️‍♂️ 選手としての出場は叶いませんでしたが、次女がプラカード🪧持ちで出るというので、久々に親バカを発動し観に行ってきました🤣 また本日は高円宮妃久子様が競技を御覧になりました。 ウエイトリフティングは重量を競うスポーツですが、3回試技ががある中での相手との駆け引きも非常に面白く、見ててワクワクします😊 ぜひみなさんも一度見ていただきければと思います😌...

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Her seat for the weightlifting event

https://twitter.com/x/status/1974342202987065601

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It appears Princess Hisako privately visited Osaka-Kansai Expo over the weekend (October 5?). She enjoyed a drink "René" at the Czech Republic Pavilion.

Achim Šipl on Instagram: "Tak to je splněný sen! 日本の王女様にお仕えしました。ありがとうございました。 Obsluhoval japonskou princeznu! Wow! Děkuji! 🇯🇵🇨🇿 Hisako, Princess Takamado (憲仁親王妃久子, Norihito Shinnōhi Hisako) Na fotce s mým drinkem René, který jí moc chutnal! 彼女がとても気に

96 likes, 2 comments - achimsipl on October 5, 2025: "Tak to je splněný sen! 日本の王女様にお仕えしました。ありがとうございました。 Obsluhoval japonskou princeznu! Wow! Děkuji! 🇯🇵🇨🇿 Hisako, Princess Takamado (憲仁親王妃久子, Norihito Shinnōhi Hisako) Na fotce s mým drinkem René, který jí moc chutnal...

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Princess Hisako visited Malta Pavilion during the private trip to Osaka-Kansai Expo on September 22:

MALTA PAVILION at the Osaka Expo 2025 on Instagram: "We were deeply honored to welcome Princess Hisako to the Malta Pavilion. Together, we shared a quiet moment reflecting on Malta’s 8,000 years of history and its historic ties with Japan—connections

329 likes, 2 comments - themaltapavilion on October 4, 2025: "We were deeply honored to welcome Princess Hisako to the Malta Pavilion. Together, we shared a quiet moment reflecting on Malta’s 8,000 years of history and its historic ties with Japan—connections highlighted through the World Expo...

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On October 3rd, Princess Hisako attended a reception hosted by the Shiga Prefecture Football Association at Biwako Hotel in Otsu City.

Photo: Facebook Toba Yoshiaki

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On October 4th, Princess Tsuguko attended a softball match (Gunma vs. Aichi) at Omihachiman Sports Park Baseball Field in Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture. Gunma won.

Photo, video: Facebook Norihiro Murata

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More photos of Princess Hisako at 2025 / 28th Japan Through Diplomats' Eyes photo exhibition on October 1:

• Facebook South African Embassy Japan
• Facebook Shinobu Abe

 

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Princess Hisako visited the UAE (United Arab Emirates) Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo on September 22.

UAE Pavilion on Instagram‎: "تشرّفنا باستقبال صاحبة السمو الإمبراطوري الأميرة تاكامادو في جناح دولة الإمارات في "إكسبو 2025 أوساكا". تُجسد هذه الزيارة الكريمة عمق الروابط التاريخية ومتانة أواصر الصداقة التي تجمع بين دولة الإمارات واليابان. وبينما نشا

928 likes, 1 comments - uaeatexpo on October 7, 2025‎: "تشرّفنا باستقبال صاحبة السمو الإمبراطوري الأميرة تاكامادو في جناح دولة الإمارات في "إكسبو 2025 أوساكا". تُجسد هذه الزيارة الكريمة عمق الروابط التاريخية ومتانة أواصر الصداقة التي تجمع بين دولة الإمارات واليابان. وبينما نشارك قصصنا وتراثنا مع...

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1975780959657337089

8 pavilions (so far) on 9/22: Women's Pavilion, Romania, Moldova, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Malta, UAE

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More content of Princess Tsuguko at Poland National Day at Expo on October 1:

Facebook 恵那市国際交流協会eiea

大阪・関西万博 – 木原みのる公式サイト

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田坂 由里子 on Instagram: "｡.:*･ 大阪・関西万博 備忘録（10月1日 15回目①） この日の入場予約は東ゲート、12時😓 ２日前の早朝、早い時間への変更を試みましたが 全く変更できず😭 せめて12時に限りなく近い時間に入場しようと 夢洲駅に9時20分に到着！ 早いと言われているレーンに並ぶと 11時57分に入場できました😄✌️ パビリオンの予約はゼロだったので😅 レストランでランチをしようと東ゲートから 列の様子を見ながらポーランド館へ🇵🇱 外で買える「アップルクラン

28 likes, 0 comments - yuriko_03mar on October 3, 2025: "｡.:*･ 大阪・関西万博 備忘録（10月1日 15回目①） この日の入場予約は東ゲート、12時😓 ２日前の早朝、早い時間への変更を試みましたが 全く変更できず😭 せめて12時に限りなく近い時間に入場しようと 夢洲駅に9時20分に到着！ 早いと言われているレーンに並ぶと 11時57分に入場できました😄✌️ パビリオンの予約はゼロだったので😅 レストランでランチをしようと東ゲートから 列の様子を見ながらポーランド館へ🇵🇱 外で買える「アップルクランブルアイス添え」を...

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On October 11th, Princess Hisako attended the Shinshu Housing Fair at White Ring (officially Nagano City Mashima Sports Arena) in Nagano Prefecture.

She also visited the special exhibition for the 35th anniversary of Higashiyama Kaii Gallery at Nagano Prefectural Art Museum. The exhibition displays the original-size sketch for the Imperial Palace mural, "Dawn Tide," a massive piece spanning six 4m x 2.5m panels for the first time. Due to its size, the museum spent 2 years framing and preparing the mural for exhibition.

Photo: shinmai.co.jp

https://twitter.com/x/status/1977162454720467231

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Princess Tsuguko at Signature Pavilion "LIVE EARTH JOURNEY" at the Osaka-Kansai Expo on October 1:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1976281547386032527

 

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On October 13th, Princess Hisako departed from Haneda Airport for her unofficial visit to Iceland, where she will attend the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly. She was seen off by Imperial Household Agency staff around 10pm.

Photo: TBS

See tentative agenda at post 1094

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako will make an unofficial visit to Iceland October 13-19 for the opening session of the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly. She visited Iceland with Prince Takamado in 1996, where she met then-President of Iceland Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, who now serves as Chairman of NGO Arctic Circle. He invited Princess Hisako to this year's conference on Arctic issues.

• 10/13: depart from Haneda Airport
• 10/14: arrive in Iceland, dinner hosted by Chairman Grímsson in Reykjavik
• 10/15: luncheon hosted by Japanese Ambassador to Iceland, meet Japanese residents and associates at the Ambassador’s residence
• 10/16: tour University of Iceland, 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly opening session, reception
• 10/18: depart Iceland
• 10/19: return to Japan

Sources: NTV, Sankei, Jiji

Princess Hisako at Þingvöllum Thingvellir National Park in Iceland

Prinsessa á Þingvöllum

Sögð hlý, forvitin og notaleg

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Princess Hisako at Iceland's parliament on October 15: Facebook Althingi

University of Iceland and 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly on October 16:

Facebook Rektor Háskóla Íslands - Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir
Flickr gallery - The Arctic Circle Assembly 2025 Day 1

Hver mistök geta haft banvænar afleiðingar

Japanska prinsessan Takamado sagðist í ræðu sinni við opnunarathöfn Hringborðs norðurslóða vera ákaflega spennt fyrir því að vera komin aftur til Íslands, 29 árum eftir síðustu heimsókn.

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On September 24th, Princess Hisako and Keiko Suzue, Director of BirdLife International Tokyo, presented a letter of appreciation to Thomas Döbeli, General Manager of Chopard Japan, at the Takamado residence. Chopard Japan was the first corporate partner to provide continuous support to BirdLife International Japan Fund for Science since its establishment in 2019.

ショパールジャパン株式会社へ感謝状を贈呈

2025年9月24日（水）、「BirdLife International Japan Fund for Science」基金が2019年に設立されて以来、初のコーポレートパートナーとして継続的なご支…

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Princess Hisako attended an exclusive event unveiling seven Chopard timepieces with Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, his wife Christine, and Chopard Ambassador Keita Inagaki (Japanese professional rugby player).

Photo: Facebook Chopard

Judging from Hisako's clothes, the event could have been on October 11.

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More photos of Princess Tsuguko at Osaka Expo on October 1: Facebook Poland at Expo

• National Day ceremony
• Poland Pavilion
• Japan Pavilion
• Expo's state guest house

Poland at Expo on Instagram: "✨Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai closed its gates on October 13 – but the emotions, pride, and memories of the encounters that shaped the story of Poland Pavilion in Osaka are still alive within us. Today, we look back on the c

68 likes, 1 comments - polandatexpo on October 18, 2025: "✨Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai closed its gates on October 13 – but the emotions, pride, and memories of the encounters that shaped the story of Poland Pavilion in Osaka are still alive within us. Today, we look back on the celebration of...

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Princess Hisako visited the Korea Pavilion at Osaka-Kansai Expo on May 20, 2025.

OSAKA EXPO KOREA PAVILION on Instagram: "2025 오사카 간사이 엑스포✨ 일본의 노리히토 친왕비 히사코님께서 한국관에 방문하셨습니다 💕 해외관 중 한국관을 가장 먼저 방문해, 2관 전시를 재밌게 즐기고 계신 모습을 포착할 수 있었는데요! 📸 여러분도 버블의 신기한 감촉이 궁금하시다면? 한국관에 꼭 방문해 직접 경험해 보세요 💖 2025年大阪・関西万博✨ 日本の皇族、久子様が韓国館にご来館くださいました💕 海外パビ

200 likes, 0 comments - koreapavilion_2025 on May 20, 2025: "2025 오사카 간사이 엑스포✨ 일본의 노리히토 친왕비 히사코님께서 한국관에 방문하셨습니다 💕 해외관 중 한국관을 가장 먼저 방문해, 2관 전시를 재밌게 즐기고 계신 모습을 포착할 수 있었는데요! 📸 여러분도 버블의 신기한 감촉이 궁금하시다면? 한국관에 꼭 방문해 직접 경험해 보세요 💖 2025年大阪・関西万博✨ 日本の皇族、久子様が韓国館にご来館くださいました💕 海外パビリオンの中で一番最初に韓国館を訪問され、...

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Princess Hisako spent a day photographing birds during her unofficial visit to Iceland.

... Most of the birds have already migrated south for the winter, but we still found a few Golden Glovers — and some Rock Ptarmigans that instantly won her heart.
The day was calm and beautiful. A truly special experience with a gracious and inspiring guest.

Sigurjón Einarsson on Instagram: "Það var mér mikill heiður að fá að leiðsegja Hennar Keisarlegu Hátign, Prinsessu Takamado úr japönsku keisarafjölskyldunni, í fuglaljósmyndun um helgina. Flestir fuglar eru nú þegar flogið suður til vetrardvalar, en

80 likes, 0 comments - sigurjoneinars on October 20, 2025: "Það var mér mikill heiður að fá að leiðsegja Hennar Keisarlegu Hátign, Prinsessu Takamado úr japönsku keisarafjölskyldunni, í fuglaljósmyndun um helgina. Flestir fuglar eru nú þegar flogið suður til vetrardvalar, en við fundum þó...

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Princess Hisako donated over 200 dog figurines to Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum. The collection began in 1928 when her grandmother, Tomoda Moriko, traveled to France with her husband, a diplomat, and collected items in Europe until 1939, when she returned to Japan due to war. Collecting resumed after the war and Princess Hisako inherited (was gifted?) the collection upon her marriage to Prince Takamado in 1984. She continued to collect dog figurines from around the world until recently.

The collection not only includes many figurines made by world-famous ceramic manufacturers, but also masterpieces made by small, little-known pottery factories with short operating periods, making it an interesting resource for ceramic history research.

The collection will be exhibited from December 13, 2025 to July 26, 2026.

高円宮妃久子(たかまどのみやひひさこ)殿下コレクション御寄贈記念展 「わんわん大行進」　2025年12月13日（土曜日）～ 2026年7月26日（日曜日） - 愛知県

www.pref.aichi.jp

愛知県陶磁美術館 on Instagram: "【🐕🐩次回「特集展示」のお知らせ🐕🐩】 高円宮妃久子殿下コレクション御寄贈記念展 「わんわん大行進」 2025年12月13日（土）～ 2026年7月26日（日） 愛知県陶磁美術館は、この度、高円宮妃久子殿下から200点を超える犬のフィギュリン※のコレクションを御寄贈いただきました。 このコレクションの始まりは、妃殿下の祖母である友田盛子様が、外交官であった夫の赴任に伴い渡仏した1928年に始まり、太平洋戦争のため帰国した1939年までの

74 likes, 0 comments - touji.bijutsukan on October 16, 2025: "【🐕🐩次回「特集展示」のお知らせ🐕🐩】 高円宮妃久子殿下コレクション御寄贈記念展 「わんわん大行進」 2025年12月13日（土）～ 2026年7月26日（日） 愛知県陶磁美術館は、この度、高円宮妃久子殿下から200点を超える犬のフィギュリン※のコレクションを御寄贈いただきました。...

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More photos of Princess Hisako at the University of Iceland on October 16.

Facebook Hugvísindasvið Háskóla Íslands

Takamado prinsessa í heimsókn

Háskóli Íslands býður upp á fjölbreytt nám á grunn og framhaldsstigi. Lögð er áhersla á fræðilega nálgun og rannsóknatengt nám með góð tengsl við atvinnulíf og nýsköpun

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Princess Hisako went on a birdwatching trip with Fuglavernd (Icelandic Society for the Protection of Birds) at the Reykjavík Peninsula in Iceland on October 17.

Facebook Fuglavernd