Princess Hisako Takamado and Family: News and Pictures


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On February 25th, Princess Hisako attended the 28th Yomiuri Theater Awards ceremony at the Imperial Hotel in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

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Video: https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/stream/4/17071/1/

Princess Hisako enters at 1:35, speech at 13:35, group photos at 1:47:10, and leaves at 1:52:30

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Princess Tsuguko visited Kyoto February 26-27 for the Youth Forum of the 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (The Kyoto Congress Youth Forum). She attended the opening ceremony and her address included "Youth are the bearers of the future. I hope that this forum will be a wonderful learning opportunity and that the discussions exchanged will lead to the realization of a peaceful and better world. I'm looking forward to it." in English. [kbs-kyoto.co.jp]

The events were rescheduled from April 2020 and converted to a hybrid in-person and online format.

The Kyoto Congress The 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice - English

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On March 7th, Princess Hisako attended the opening ceremony of the 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Kyoto.

Photos: AP Images, Getty

U.N. crime congress opens in Kyoto with hybrid format amid pandemic - Kyodo News
... A total of 5,600 people from 152 countries are participating, with some 4,200 registered to attend virtually, the United Nations said.

The Kyoto Declaration, a roadmap for cooperation in crime prevention and criminal justice over the next five years, was unanimously adopted by delegates at the opening session.

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The opening also featured remarks by Princess Hisako, the widow of former Emperor Akihito's late cousin, who addressed the congress in English...
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UN crime congress opens in Kyoto amid pandemic | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
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The UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice is the first large-scale international conference to be held in the country since the outbreak began.

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About 160 people, including delegates from 13 countries and UN officials, have been allowed to enter Japan as an exception to the country's coronavirus entry restrictions.

As part of anti-infection measures, they have to stay at designated hotels, and are not allowed in principle to go outside the hotels and the venue.

All participants, including those from Japan, are also required to take PCR tests. Hand shaking is prohibited at the conference site and doctors are on standby at all times.

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:previous: Princess Hisako's speech (English) at the 14th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice on March 7

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Princess Hisako Takamado has sent some St Patrick's Day greetings in a video message of several world leaders, released today:


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On March 29th, Princess Hisako visited the "Japan Grand Prize International Orchid and Flower Show 2021" at Tokyo Dome City. The work of Haruyuki Kato from Kanagawa Prefecture was selected for the "Japan Grand Prix." The show, sponsored by NHK, Yomiuri and others, was open from March 25-31. Coronavirus measures included temperature checks, face masks, tickets for date and time slots, and disinfectants installed throughout the venue.

Photos: NHK
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Princess Hisako provided a video message for the 29th National Japan Bowl, aka Digital Japan Bowl II, on April 9. The Japan-America Society of Washington DC (JASWDC) hosted the high school Japanese language and culture competition with championship rounds and closing ceremony live-streamed on YouTube.

https://japanbowl.org/program-digital-japan-bowl-2021/

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On April 11th, Princess Hisako attended the Japan vs. Panama Women's Soccer friendly match with Carlos Pere, Ambassador to Japan, and Mrs. Elizabeth Heultemat at the National Stadium in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Attendance was limited to 4,039 with coronavirus measures.

Photo: http://www.embassyofpanamainjapan.org
 
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In May, Princess Hisako appeared in a promotion video for the 24th annual Japan through Diplomats' Eyes Photo Exhibition 2021.

The exhibition with the theme "Let's Reconnect" will be held October 6-11 at Roppongi Hills, Hills Cafe in Tokyo and travel to Kobe, Nagoya and Yokohama.

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On August 21st, Princess Tsuguko sent a video message for the awards and closing ceremony of the archery competition of the Inter-High School Championships in Fukui Prefecture. She is Honorary President of the All Japan Archery Federation.

Photo: https://www.chunichi.co.jp/article/316001
 
On September 10th, Princess Hisako attended the Japan Football Association (JFA) 100th Anniversary Celebration at Maihama Amphitheater in Chiba Prefecture. She's honorary patron of JFA.

Photo: https://soccermagazine.jp/_ct/17480392/album/16802689/image/16955173

On September 12th, Princess Hisako attended WE League "Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza vs. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds Ladies" opening match at Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka in Kita, Tokyo.

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On January 1st, Princess Hisako was appointed Honorary President of the PHILANIPPON 2021 (the 37th Asian International Stamp Exhibition) which will be held August 25-30 in Yokohama.

Source: https://www.japan2021.jp/en/news/20210101.html
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I hoped Princess Hisako would visit or send a video message but found this article about her contribution to the exhibition.

PHILANIPPON 2021: Japan Post Celebrates Their 150 Years Anniversary - Tokyo Weekender
H.I.H Princess Takamado being the honorary president of PHILANIPPON 2021, it comes as no surprise that one of the most exciting opportunities will be seeing the Imperial stamp collection. In it, visitors will be able to see the princess’s own collection of British stamps, as well as rare gems such as the Commemorative Stamp of the Wedding of Crown Prince Hirohito, canceled due to the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923.
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Some news about Princess Hisako's family, she was born Hisako Tottori.

The Shoya mansion in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture has been designated a national cultural property and can be used as a guesthouse. Also known as Tottori House, the mansion was built for a branch house by the Tottori family who ruled the area as shoya (village head) in the Edo period. The current head of the Tottori family still resides in the vicinity.

Jusaburo Tottori, who was 4th mayor of Kasada Village, built the main building. Part of the structure was burnt in the Taisho era and Jusaburo's eldest son Fujio rebuilt it, adding a new 2-story tatami room. The residence has been a valuable source of building technology from the Meiji to Showa eras.

Koji Tottori, the great-grandson of Jusaburo, is currently managing the Tottori House which now has a new tatami room. The guesthouse, featuring both Western and Japanese style rooms and Goemon bath, was built over 80 years ago and has been available to the public since 2016.

The Tottori House was shown to the press on July 14, 2021

Source: https://news.ksb.co.jp/article/14444187
 
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On October 7th, Princess Hisako attended the opening ceremony of JAPAN DIY HOMECENTER SHOW 2021 at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Center in Chiba Prefecture. She is honorary president of the annual event.

Video: news24.jp

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On October 20th, Princess Hisako attended the Emperor's Cup 76th All Japan Softball Baseball Tournament Final and closing ceremony at ThreeBond Stadium Hachioji in Tokyo.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1450707537896960001
https://twitter.com/x/status/1451761065683914752

More photos of the Diplomats' Eyes photo exhibition opening ceremony on October 6:
https://www.hersey.jp/lets-reconnect-2021/14852/
https://www.facebook.com/irelandinjapan/posts/4595140153839996
https://www.facebook.com/lina.annab.735/posts/896291894596491

Mainichi Imperial Recap October 8-21 has another photo of Princess Tsuguko at the 1st Global Youth Forum for a Culture of Lawfulness on October 9.
 
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On October 28th, Princess Hisako attended a memorial service for Kabuki actor Sakata Tōjūrō IV (1931-2020) at a hotel in Tokyo. She paid her respects along with ~1000 mourners including former prime minister Junichiro Koizumi.

Photo: nikkansports.com

Sakata Tōjūrō IV was designated a national living treasure in 1994.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sakata_Tōjūrō_IV
 
On October 27th, Princess Tsuguko introduced UNICEF's activities to junior high school students in Misasa, Tottori Prefecture.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1453265751004127242

ETA: Princess Tsuguko in Tottori Prefecture on October 25 for UNICEF work.
https://www.facebook.com/yasuhiko.shimizu.986/posts/3051962095076505

ETA: On October 26th, Princess Hisako attended the 70th anniversary ceremony of the administrative scrivener system at The Okura Tokyo.

Photo: https://ameblo.jp/paul-ken-k/entry-12706272261.html
 
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On November 5th, Princess Hisako attended the postponed 130th anniversary ceremony of Japanese Red Cross Society Shizuoka Chapter in Shizuoka City. 24 people received merit badges, about 150 people total were commended, and activities such as Mental Care Group, which supported victims of the Atami landslide, were reported. Although the chapter marked its 130th anniversary in 2018, the ceremony was delayed due to the pandemic and other reasons.

Photo: at-s.com
 
More photos of Princess Hisako at the 8th Golden Netsuke Awards when she visited Kyoto and Nara November 9-10.

Photos: 第8回 ゴールデン根付アワード・グランプリ授賞 | Urushi Art Hariya

On November 16th, Princess Tsuguko was invited to Japan Committee for UNICEF x Faculty of Economics Special Open Class "International Development Theory" at Chuo University. Over 100 students and staff participated in the hybrid online/in-person open class / lecture which started with a presentation on "Nutrition Issues - From the Case of the Philippines." Students divided into 8 groups to discuss and present solutions. After giving feedback, Princess Tsuguko gave a lecture entitled "UNICEF and Children in the World - Children's Food and Nutrition."

Photos: https://www.chuo-u.ac.jp/academics/faculties/economics/news/2021/11/57265/
 
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