Princess Hisako Takamado and Family: News and Pictures

[MarieAmelie_95]

Princess Tsuguko visited Tottori Prefecture October 20th-21st with UNICEF Caravan Campaign:

On the 20th, they exchanged messages with Governor Hirai and Superintendent of Education Ashiwa.

On the 21st, Princess Tsuguko gave a lecture about UNICEF to 36 students at a primary school in the city of Iwami, Tottori Prefecture, to discuss the current situation in conflict zones.

The lesson also covered the Gaza conflict and the situation of children there, as well as other conflict zones and the number of children who are suffering from the consequences of these wars too.

Princess Tsuguko had children carry weights as to simulate the fatigue that children all over the world need to experience to take drinking water. She then took photos with them.

Video, information: NTV, db.pref.tottori.jp (with PDF)

 

[Prisma]

On October 24th, Princess Hisako attended the BirdLife Gala Dinner 2025 at the Palace Hotel Tokyo.

Jarl Frijs-Madsen on Instagram: "今夜、私はバードライフ・インターナショナルの名誉総裁・高円宮妃久子殿下と共に、ガラ・ディナーへ参加させていただきます。 自然と鳥を守るためご尽力されている妃殿下と、バードライフの皆さまをご支援できることを大変光栄に存じます。"

115 likes, 1 comments - jarlfrijs on October 24, 2025: "今夜、私はバードライフ・インターナショナルの名誉総裁・高円宮妃久子殿下と共に、ガラ・ディナーへ参加させていただきます。 自然と鳥を守るためご尽力されている妃殿下と、バードライフの皆さまをご支援できることを大変光栄に存じます。".

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Princess Hisako learned the current state and future of Japanese-style rooms in Japanese architecture during a tour of the 37th Housing Fair in Nagano on October 11.

「住生活月間中央イベント2025」にて、松村秀一学長が高円宮妃久子殿下にご説明申し上げました。 | 神戸芸術工科大学

2025年10月11日（土）、長野市で開催された「住生活月間中央イベント2025」において、松村学長が、高円宮妃久子殿下に、日本建築和室の現状とこれからについてご説明申し上げました。（写真左から高円宮妃久子殿下、松村学長 […]

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Princess Hisako met Icelandic people with ties to Japan during her October 13-19 unofficial visit to Iceland.

Sigmundur P. F. on Instagram: "Honoured to meet Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado during her visit to Iceland, a meaningful moment in strengthening the bridge between Japan and Iceland. Thank you to Ambassador Takewaka san for the opportunity."

182 likes, 0 comments - sigmundurpf on October 24, 2025: "Honoured to meet Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado during her visit to Iceland, a meaningful moment in strengthening the bridge between Japan and Iceland. Thank you to Ambassador Takewaka san for the opportunity.".

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Princess Hisako's address and discussion on stage with Chairman Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson at the Arctic Assembly on October 16.

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During her private visit to Osaka-Expo on September 22nd, Princess Hisako watercolored a shoe with Victor Vulpe at the shoemaking workshop he organized at the Romania Pavilion. He also gifted a watercolor he prepared especially for her.

Facebook Victor Vulpe atelier

Victor Vulpe on Instagram: "The Shoemaker and the Princess. Recently, in Osaka, I had the great honor of painting a watercolor (of a shoe) together with Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako Takamado of Japan, during the shoemaking workshop I organi

65 likes, 1 comments - victorvulpe.shoes on October 24, 2025: "The Shoemaker and the Princess. Recently, in Osaka, I had the great honor of painting a watercolor (of a shoe) together with Her Imperial Highness Princess Hisako Takamado of Japan, during the shoemaking workshop I organized inside...

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[Prisma]

Princess Tsuguko visited Tottori Prefecture October 20th-21st with UNICEF Caravan Campaign:

On the 20th, they exchanged messages with Governor Hirai and Superintendent of Education Ashiwa.

On the 21st, Princess Tsuguko gave a lecture about UNICEF to 36 students at a primary school in the city of Iwami, Tottori Prefecture, to discuss the current situation in conflict zones.

The lesson also covered the Gaza conflict and the situation of children there, as well as other conflict zones and the number of children who are suffering from the consequences of these wars too.

Princess Tsuguko had children carry weights as to simulate the fatigue that children all over the world need to experience to take drinking water. She then took photos with them.

Video, information: NTV, db.pref.tottori.jp (with PDF)

More photos: UNICEF Training Seminar at Tottori Prefectural Library on October 20. UNICEF classroom visits to Iwami Nishi Elementary School and Iwami High School on October 21.

令和７年度鳥取県ユニセフ・キャラバン・キャンペーン/高等学校課/とりネット/鳥取県公式サイト

鳥取県公式ウェブサイト とりネット

www.pref.tottori.lg.jp

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On October 27th, Princess Hisako attended the closing ceremony of the 24th National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities at Heiwado HATO Stadium in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture.

【障スポ】閉会式に高円宮妃久子さま出席　2日間の滋賀滞在終え、東京に｜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閉会式に出席し、選手たちの健闘をたたえられた。久子さまは「大会を通じて育まれた選手同士の友情や滋賀県の方々との絆が、いつ…

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Princess Hisako visited Shiga October 26-27

• dinner party and accommodation at Hotel New Omi, Omihachiman City
• football at Yasugawa Historical Park Football Field, Moriyama City
• Moriyama City community center
• Ise Historical Park, Moriyama City
• closing ceremony, Hikone City

第24回全国障害者スポーツ大会（わたSHIGA輝く障スポ2025） へのお成りについて｜滋賀県ホームページ

www.pref.shiga.lg.jp

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Transcript of Princess Hisako's speech at Arctic Assembly 2025 in Iceland on October 16.

Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado, of Japan

Speech at the Arctic Circle Assembly 2025

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[Prisma]

Princess Hisako visited Tochigi Prefecture November 1-2 for the 30th Anniversary of International University of Health and Welfare. On November 1st, she attended a commemorative tree planting at the university's campus and ceremony at Nasunogahara Harmony Hall in Otawara City. Princess Hisako said in her speech, "I sincerely hope that International University of Health and Welfare will continue to be a great source of support and hope for those who aspire to work in the medical and welfare fields and those who need medical and welfare services."

Photo: Sankei

On November 2nd, she met kindergarten children and elderly at a nursing home in Nasu-Shiobara City.

Photo: Shimotsuke

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako recently attended a 50th anniversary celebration of German jeweler Wellendorff in Japan. Guests included German Ambassador Petra Sigmund, representatives from Wako and Mitsukoshi, Patek Philippe, Wellendorff's long-standing partner Yoshida, and customers.

Photos: LinkedIn

Wako: Japanese jeweler, won bids to make Coming-of-Age tiaras for Princesses Yohko, Tsuguko and Mako
Mitsukoshi: I guess the department store chain
Patek Philippe: Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer
Yoshida: authorized dealer of luxury watches and jewelry

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On November 4th, Princess Hisako visited "Shosoin THE SHOW" exhibition at the Ueno Royal Museum in Taito, Tokyo.

Photos: AP Images, Yomiuri

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More photos of Princess Hisako's private visit to Iceland (October 13-19): Facebook Embassy of Japan In Iceland

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

Princess Tsuguko visited Shimane Prefecture November 4th-5th (with UNICEF Caravan Campaign) for UNICEF events:

On the 5th, Princess Tsuguko delivered a lecture at Daisan Middle School in Matsue City. Among 160 students from the first and second year participated and the lesson focused about the situation of children in poor countries, such as Ethiopia, and their efforts to have drinking water and food. She then had children carry weights so to simulate poor children's efforts to take water or food. Moreover, they exchanged messages with the Governor and the Superintendent of Education.

The UNICEF Caravan Campaign of Shimane Prefecture was held in 1980, 1987, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2021, thus reaching its eleventh edition.

Information, videos: pref.shimane.jp (with PDF), NHK, FNN

 

[iceflower]

Princess Hisako of Takamado visited a local product exhibition at Naha Cultural Arts Theater and the Shuri Textile Museum Suikara in Naha, Okinawa today, November 7:


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[MarieAmelie_95]

On October 24th, Princess Hisako attended the BirdLife Gala Dinner 2025 at the Palace Hotel Tokyo.

Jarl Frijs-Madsen on Instagram: "今夜、私はバードライフ・インターナショナルの名誉総裁・高円宮妃久子殿下と共に、ガラ・ディナーへ参加させていただきます。 自然と鳥を守るためご尽力されている妃殿下と、バードライフの皆さまをご支援できることを大変光栄に存じます。"

115 likes, 1 comments - jarlfrijs on October 24, 2025: "今夜、私はバードライフ・インターナショナルの名誉総裁・高円宮妃久子殿下と共に、ガラ・ディナーへ参加させていただきます。 自然と鳥を守るためご尽力されている妃殿下と、バードライフの皆さまをご支援できることを大変光栄に存じます。".

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Also Princess Tsuguko attended the BirdLife Gala Dinner 2025 at the Palace Hotel Tokyo on October 24th, as she is cited in an Instagram post.

At the prize raffle held at the event, Princess Tsuguko presented the prizes to those who won them.

Unfortunately there are no photos of Princess Tsuguko, but I hope to find them or that Prisma will also succeed.

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[Prisma]

Princess Hisako of Takamado visited a local product exhibition at Naha Cultural Arts Theater and the Shuri Textile Museum Suikara in Naha, Okinawa today, November 7:


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Princess Hisako visited Okinawa Prefecture November 6-7 for the National Dietary Improvement Conference.

• National War Dead Peace Mausoleum, Himeyuri Cenotaph, Himeyuri Peace Museum in Itoman City
• Okinawa Karate Kaikan to view history exhibition and karate demonstration in Tomigusuku City
• 2025 National Dietary Improvement Conference and the 55th National Dietary Improvement Promotion Conference at Naha Cultural Arts Theater and Shuri Textile Museum Suikara in Naha City

11/6 photos, video: TBS, AFLO Images, AP Images
11/7 photos, video: NHK, Mainichi

首里染織館suikara on Instagram: "ごきげんよう 本日、首里染織館suikaraに高円宮妃久子さまがご来館されました。 当館の展示物をとても興味深くご覧いただきました。 機密なスケジュールの中、首里染織館suikaraを選んでいただき、感謝の気持ちで一杯です。 #首里　#首里染織館suikara #高円宮妃　#首里織　#びんがた　#沖縄　#なはとぴ　#ものづくり　#伝統工芸品　#syuri #weaving #dye #okinawa #naha"

753 likes, 0 comments - suikara2022 on November 6, 2025: "ごきげんよう 本日、首里染織館suikaraに高円宮妃久子さまがご来館されました。 当館の展示物をとても興味深くご覧いただきました。 機密なスケジュールの中、首里染織館suikaraを選んでいただき、感謝の気持ちで一杯です。 #首里　#首里染織館suikara #高円宮妃　#首里織　#びんがた　#沖縄　#なはとぴ　#ものづくり　#伝統工芸品　#syuri #weaving #dye #okinawa #naha".

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On November 5th, Princess Tsuguko and UNICEF Caravan Campaign visited government offices at Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture. They met with the Vice Governor and Board of Education representative about the situation of children around the world and UNICEF activities.

子どもの権利への理解深めて　日本ユニセフ協会が島根県庁訪問 | 山陰中央新報デジタル

世界の子どもたちの現状や国連児童基金（ユニセフ）の活動を伝えようと、日本ユニセフ協会（東京都、高須幸雄会長）の一行が５日、島根県庁を訪れ、石原恵利子副知事と面会し、子どもの権利への理解促進や健康づく...

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Princess Hisako toured Nagano Children's Museum on October 11 during a visit to the prefecture for the annual housing fair.

Photos: naganobi.com

 

[Prisma]

On November 9th, Princess Hisako visited the 77th Shosoin Exhibition at Nara National Museum in Nara City, Nara Prefecture.

Photos: Yomiuri

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On November 10th, Princess Hisako attended the 40th (2025) Kyoto Prize awards ceremony at the Kyoto International Conference Center.

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Updates from the October 2025 Instagram summary for Mikasa and Takamado branches. I'm only describing events with new/different content.

宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency on Instagram: "10月の常陸宮家•三笠宮家•高円宮家のご活動を紹介します。"

56K likes, 0 comments - kunaicho_jp on November 10, 2025: "10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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Photos 11-12: Princess Hisako at the 79th National Sports Festival in Shiga Prefecture, October 2-3

Photo 18: Princess Hisako at the closing ceremony of the 24th National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities, October 27

Photo 19-20: Princess Tsuguko at Ritto Arts and Culture Center SAKIRA and the 79th National Sports Festival in Shiga Prefecture, October 4-5

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Princess Tsuguko will attend the 54th All Japan Squash Championships at Tressa Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture on November 16.

Source: umenohanatiru.hatenablog.com

Finally... squash returns after a pandemic hiatus. She may have attended last year but could not due to mourning for Princess Yuriko.

 

[Prisma]

In early November, Princess Tsuguko, Ayako and Kei Moriya attended the wedding celebration of Prince Peter of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn and Yurina Hattori-Roche in Tokyo. The 3-day celebration in Tokyo included Shinto ritual ceremony at Meiji Jingu and a grand reception at the exclusive Mitsui Club.

The couple married earlier in Germany on October 4.

Photo: Facebook Alexander Sayn-Wittgenstein

Interesting...

ETA: Judging from the group photo, the trio attended the Meiji Jingu ceremony.

... ah, the religious wedding was October 4, civil wedding was in September.

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

In early November, Princess Tsuguko, Ayako and Kei Moriya attended the wedding celebration of Prince Peter of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn and Yurina Hattori-Roche in Tokyo. The 3-day celebration in Tokyo included Shinto ritual ceremony at Meiji Jingu and a grand reception at the exclusive Mitsui Club.

The couple married earlier in Germany on October 4.

Photo: Facebook Alexander Sayn-Wittgenstein

Interesting...

Absolutely true Prisma!

I was thinking the same when I saw the photos right 5 minutes ago!

Before I saw the photos, I thought "mmmh, maybe some royals from the Imperial Family attended the wedding of Prince Peter and Princess Yurina", and, oh my god, these expectations came true!

Tsuguko was stunning as always and it's always a beautiful surprise to see Ayako at events. Hoping for more photos too.

Maybe Princess Tsuguko has connections with the Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn noble family or with the bride herself (who is, by the way, half-Japanese).

Also, usually Ayako wears kimonos for important occasions, so - I'm judging by considering her dress and from the little I can see from the picture - could she be pregnant? Another baby would be a very pleasant news! I'm not stating it as a certain thing, but her appearance gave me these feelings.

Now that I think about it, maybe Prince Peter - as he is a business man, could have invited Kei (maybe as a business partner, being that Kei is also at a company) to attend the wedding, thus the invitation was extended to his wife, Ayako, and maybe to Tsuguko herself through her membership in the Imperial Family, or maybe just because she was a prestigious guest and, as a coincidence, an in-law of Kei.

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

On November 16th, Princess Tsuguko attended the 54th All Japan Squash Championships at Tressa Yokohama, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.

She delivered a speech at the beginning of the competition and then stayed till the end.

Princess Tsuguko is absolutely beautiful. I hope photos will be released as well. Thankfully, we already have the live of the event.

 

[carlota]

I saw this video of the princess Takamado speaking in english and was most impressed by her english. she's very eloquent in it, which I assume is difficult when your mother tongue is japanese.

 

[kathia_sophia]

I thought Princess Hisako studied abroad, that's why her english is very good.

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

Possible future events for Takamado Princesses ?

The 4th Global Youth Forum for a Culture of Lawfulness will be held March 5th-7th, 2026, but differently from the past years, it's venue will be at Chuo University, Tokyo.

Princess Tsuguko could attend as she already attended the 1st, the 2nd and the 3rd Global Youth Forums.

Sources/information: moj.go.jp, Official Poster (PDF)

The Global Partnership Meeting & Global Flyways Summit hosted by BirdLife International and Nature Kenya-the EANHS will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, between September 8th-11th, 2026.

Princess Hisako could attend too as she is cited in the post of BirdLife International Africa as one of the attendees.

Sources/information: Facebook BirdLife International Africa, birdlife.org

I do hope for a foreign visit by Tsuguko at some point as well.

 

[Prisma]

I saw this video of the princess Takamado speaking in english and was most impressed by her english. she's very eloquent in it, which I assume is difficult when your mother tongue is japanese.

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I thought Princess Hisako studied abroad, that's why her english is very good.

Yes, Princess Hisako also lived in New York, USA and UK during her father's employment at Mitsui & Co. She attended kindergarten and some elementary and middle school at Sacred Heart Schools in Tokyo. Hisako graduated from Girton College, Cambridge University.

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Princess Hisako visited the Büttelborn wetlands in Hesse, Germany on October 18. She "admired the many white storks and observed kingfishers, red kites, and ravens."

Photos: Facebook BirdLife International

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NABU Landesverband Hessen on Instagram: "Ein besonderer Gast mit Kamera im Gepäck 📸 Prinzessin Takamado von Japan, Ehrenpräsidentin von @birdlife.international, machte einen Zwischenstopp beim NABU Hessen – auf der Suche nach seltenen Vogelmotiven.

65 likes, 0 comments - nabuhessen on November 12, 2025: "Ein besonderer Gast mit Kamera im Gepäck 📸 Prinzessin Takamado von Japan, Ehrenpräsidentin von @birdlife.international, machte einen Zwischenstopp beim NABU Hessen – auf der Suche nach seltenen Vogelmotiven. Die gefiederten Stars hielten...

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More photos of Princess Hisako at Shuri Textile Museum Suikara in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture on November 7:

首里織(那覇伝統織物事業協同組合) on Instagram: "このたび高円宮妃久子さまが沖縄をご訪問され、首里城正殿復興工事をご視察の後、首里染織館suikaraにもお立ち寄りくださいました。 久子さまは沖縄の植物染料にもお詳しく、織物にも深い関心をお持ちでした。 当組合、琉球びんがた事業協同組合の作業場をご見学の際にも熱心にお話をお聞きになり、１階suikaraにおいても商品をご興味深くご覧くださいました。 ご多忙の中お立ち寄りいただき、心より感謝申し上げます。 那覇伝統織物事業協同組合

136 likes, 0 comments - shuriori_official on November 10, 2025: "このたび高円宮妃久子さまが沖縄をご訪問され、首里城正殿復興工事をご視察の後、首里染織館suikaraにもお立ち寄りくださいました。 久子さまは沖縄の植物染料にもお詳しく、織物にも深い関心をお持ちでした。 当組合、琉球びんがた事業協同組合の作業場をご見学の際にも熱心にお話をお聞きになり、１階suikaraにおいても商品をご興味深くご覧くださいました。 ご多忙の中お立ち寄りいただき、心より感謝申し上げます。 那覇伝統織物事業協同組合...

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[MarieAmelie_95]

Princess Tsuguko visited Shimane Prefecture November 4th-5th (with UNICEF Caravan Campaign) for UNICEF events:

On the 5th, Princess Tsuguko delivered a lecture at Daisan Middle School in Matsue City. Among 160 students from the first and second year participated and the lesson focused about the situation of children in poor countries, such as Ethiopia, and their efforts to have drinking water and food. She then had children carry weights so to simulate poor children's efforts to take water or food. Moreover, they exchanged messages with the Governor and the Superintendent of Education.

The UNICEF Caravan Campaign of Shimane Prefecture was held in 1980, 1987, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2021, thus reaching its eleventh edition.

Information, videos: pref.shimane.jp (with PDF), NHK, FNN

On November 4th, Princess Tsuguko (and UNICEF Caravan Campaign) gave a lecture titled "Getting to know the world's children now" at Yokota High School in Okuizumo, Shimane Prefecture.

The lesson - hold for first-year students - focused around conflict zones, climate change, poverty, and children's rights. As an interactive part, the children were made to fill out forms related to the lesson and the topics taught.

Photos: facebook

 

[iceflower]

Princess Hisako presented the trophy after the Emperor's Cup JFA 105th Japan Football Championship Final between Machida Zelvia and Vissel Kobe at the National Stadium in Tokyo today, November 22:


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[Prisma]

On November 22nd, Princess Hisako attended the farewell ceremony for Kunishige Kamamoto at the Imperial Hotel in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The football player, manager and politician passed away in August, aged 81.

Photos: Nikkansports, Mainichi

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On November 19th, Princess Hisako attended the opening ceremony of the 44th JAPANTEX 2025 and toured the interior trend show at Tokyo Big Sight.

Photos: Facebook Ryohji Katoh, Facebook 川島織物セルコン, Facebook Kenji Yamada

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On November 7th, Princess Hisako visited the Shuri Castle Main Hall restoration and maintenance construction site in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture during a 2-day visit.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1990323765453185416

 

[Prisma]

On November 13th, Princess Hisako attended the CeFIL / Digital Business Innovation Center (DBIC) LX Hub Opening Event at JW Marriott Tokyo in Takanawa, Minato, Tokyo.

DBIC relocated to Takanawa Gateway City and Japan's first specialized co-creation facility for corporate training, "LX Hub," has been established.

Photos: Facebook 平井卓也

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On November 25th, Princess Hisako attended the women's football final (Japan vs. USA) of the 2025 Deaflympics at J-Village Stadium in Hirono Town, Fukushima Prefecture. Afterwards, she met the Japanese team.

Photo, video: minpo.jp, kfb.co.jp

Team USA won 4-0

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

On November 27th, Princess Tsuguko began a two-day visit to Shizuoka Prefecture with UNICEF Caravan Campaign.

Princess Tsuguko and other UNICEF employees asked Governor Suzuki and Superintendent of Education Shigehiro Ikegami to collaborate in the activities, meeting them at the Prefecture Office. Tsuguko also presented educational materials that can be used by teachers to learn about children's rights.

On the 28th, the caravan plans to organize a UNICEF Class at an elementary or middle school in Fujinomiya City, where children can learn about issues plaguing children around the world, such as conflict and climate change.

It is the first time the Caravan has been held in the prefecture since the 2020 online training session due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Photo, information: Yomiuri

 

[Prisma]

another photo of Princess Tsuguko at Shizuoka Prefectural Office on November 27:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1993950045268500612

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On November 27th, Princess Hisako attended the FCCJ (Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan) 80th Anniversary Party in Tokyo.

Photo: Facebook YounSeok You

Randy Schmidt (Tokyo) on Instagram: "Hangin’ with Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado of Japan!"

37 likes, 9 comments - randyintokyo on November 27, 2025: "Hangin’ with Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado of Japan!".

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Doris KiKi ドリス キキ on Instagram: "Her Imperial Highness (HIH) Princess Takamado of Japan 憲仁親王妃久子 I’ve grown to truly admire Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado 💖 高円宮妃久子さまを本当に尊敬するようになりました 🇯🇵 Her speeches are precise but meaningful, yet filled wit

67 likes, 0 comments - purplelunar on November 27, 2025: "Her Imperial Highness (HIH) Princess Takamado of Japan 憲仁親王妃久子 I’ve grown to truly admire Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado 💖 高円宮妃久子さまを本当に尊敬するようになりました 🇯🇵 Her speeches are precise but meaningful, yet filled with warm laughter...

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[Prisma]

Princess Hisako attended the wedding reception of Prince Peter of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn and Yurina Hattori-Roche at Tsunamachi Mitsui Club in Minato, Tokyo in early November.

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伊達佳内子| Kanako Date on Instagram: "#weddingreception Honored to serve as the MC for two very special people ✨ It was truly a blessing to witness such a beautiful celebration, surrounded by distinguished guests. Wishing the couple a lifetime of happ

kanakodate on November 29, 2025: "#weddingreception Honored to serve as the MC for two very special people ✨ It was truly a blessing to witness such a beautiful celebration, surrounded by distinguished guests. Wishing the couple a lifetime of happiness @petersayn @yrroche 🕊️💓 #exceptionnel...

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On November 29th, Princess Hisako visited Nagasaki Prefecture for the MS&AD Cup match between Japan Women's National Team (Nadeshiko Japan) and Canada at Nagasaki Peace Stadium.

She also paid respects and offered flowers at the Hypocenter Monument.

Photos, video: nagasaki-np.co.jp, ncctv.co.jp, ktn.co.jp

https://twitter.com/x/status/1994739538682663332

 

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On November 28th, Princess Hisako attended the finals of the Prince Takamado Trophy All Japan Inter-Middle School English Oratorical Contest at Yurakucho Yomiuri Hall and reception at the Imperial Hotel in Chiyoda, Tokyo. She also attended preliminary rounds November 26-27 at Akasaka Civic Hall.

Photos: Facebook Australian International Student Tours

Prince Takamado Oratorical Contest Held in Tokyo; Top Prize Goes to Kochi Student for Speech on the Importance of Animals

<p>A girl who told listeners about her fascination with studying animals earned the top prize at the 77th H.I.H. Prince Takamado Trophy All Japan Inter-Middle School English Oratorical Contest in Tokyo on Friday.</p> <p>Honomi Tsuchiya, a third-year student at Tosajuku Junior High School in...

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Princess Hisako visited Wakayama Prefecture December 1-2 for the Prefectural Red Cross Conference at Wakayama Castle Hall in Wakayama City. The December 2 conference commemorates the 130th anniversary of the branch and 120th anniversary of Wakayama Medical Center.

Photos: Yomiuri, Mainichi, NHK, WBS

 

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On December 5th, Princess Hisako attended the awards ceremony and preview of the 17th Prince Takamado Memorial Netsuke Competition at Osaka University of Arts in Osaka Prefecture.

Photos: tokyo-sports.co.jp, Sankei

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On December 6th, Princess Hisako attended the 64th Japanese Speech Contest for Foreigners at Foster Hall (Akishima Community Hall) and visited the United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFEI) in Akishima, Tokyo.

Photos: Facebook Ansul Lohani, Facebook Rakshya Poudel, Facebook みたに 英弘

https://twitter.com/x/status/1998317829225861559

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Princess Hisako attended the J.LEAGUE Awards at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Kanagawa today, December 11:


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On December 10th, Princess Hisako attended the Ikebana International Fair 2025 at Hotel New Otani in Chiyoda, Tokyo. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to those affected by war and natural disasters.

Photos: Facebook Rasha Abanda Shraideh, Facebook Sudan News Agency, Facebook Yutaka Iwatani, Facebook Taiwan Today, Sankei Imperial Weekly 927

Rwanda Embassy in Japan on Instagram: "On December 10th, 2025, the Embassy of Rwanda participated in the 2025 Ikebana International Fair, an event graced by the presence of H.I.H. Princess Takamado. Rwanda showcased traditional arts, coffee, and tea,

17 likes, 1 comments - rwandainjapan on December 11, 2025: "On December 10th, 2025, the Embassy of Rwanda participated in the 2025 Ikebana International Fair, an event graced by the presence of H.I.H. Princess Takamado. Rwanda showcased traditional arts, coffee, and tea, highlighting the...

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Isabel ZZ on Instagram: "With sincere humility, I bring my Japan chapter to a close. As a member of Ikebana International, it was a profound honour to bow before Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado at today’s exhibition."

isabelzanderzeidam on December 10, 2025: "With sincere humility, I bring my Japan chapter to a close. As a member of Ikebana International, it was a profound honour to bow before Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado at today’s exhibition.".

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On December 12th, Princess Hisako attended the opening ceremony of "Grand Doggy Parade" at Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum. The exhibition commemorates the donation of her dog figurine collection.

Photos: AP Images, Facebook 大村ひであき

... 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

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On November 11th, Princess Hisako attended the 12th Golden Netsuke Awards Ceremony at Kyoto Seishu Netsuke Art Museum.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1999390562823332277

 

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On December 21st, Princess Tsuguko will attend the Takamadonomiya Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2025 Final at Saitama Stadium 2002, in Midori-ku, Saitama Prefecture.

Source: umenohanatiru.hatenablog.com (official copied schedule)

So happy to see Princess Tsuguko again! I'll do an end-of-year balance later in the month, but I have to say that this year Princess Tsuguko has been more active and present than the past years, we have had - up to now - the possibility to see her every month for at least one official activity, and also for UNICEF events, but unfortunately the latter are not considered official activities.

Can't wait to see her in 2026, as there are the All Japan Brass Symphony Competition in early January (and she attends regularly since 2024), the 4th Global Youth Forum for a Culture of Lawfulness, and maybe also the International Orchid and Flower Show 2026, among others.