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It's lovely to see her commitment to the deaf and hard of hearing community included in this visit as well. And the visit to Machu Picchu must have been e a personal highlight of the trip.
Princess Kako & Prince Hisahito Current Events Part 3: October 2021 -
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Somebody: yes, Kako appeared ecstatic at Machu Picchu. Her commitment to the hearing impaired is admirable.
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On November 12th, Princess Kako attended the 45th National Youth Speech Contest at National Olympic Memorial Youth Center in Shibuya, Tokyo. 12 junior high school students selected from over 380,000 applicants nationwide presented their experiences and thoughts.
Photos: FNN, AP Images
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On November 14th, Princess Kako visited the mausoleums of her great-grandparents Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun in Hachioji, Tokyo to report her return from Peru.
Photos: AP Images, FNN
Somebody: yes, Kako appeared ecstatic at Machu Picchu. Her commitment to the hearing impaired is admirable.
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On November 12th, Princess Kako attended the 45th National Youth Speech Contest at National Olympic Memorial Youth Center in Shibuya, Tokyo. 12 junior high school students selected from over 380,000 applicants nationwide presented their experiences and thoughts.
Photos: FNN, AP Images
On November 14th, Princess Kako visited the mausoleums of her great-grandparents Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun in Hachioji, Tokyo to report her return from Peru.
Photos: AP Images, FNN
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On November 17th, Princess Kako reported her return from Peru to Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako. She entered the Imperial Palace before 4:30pm. IHA say Princess Aiko also attended the meeting.
Videos/sources: NTV, TBS
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On November 27th, the IHA released Princess Kako's impressions of her official visit to Peru.
https://www.kunaicho.go.jp/activity/activity/03/press-051127.html
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Prince Hisahito has co-authored his first academic paper. The paper "Dragonfly fauna of Akasaka Estate" was published by the National Museum of Nature and Science in November, using the prince's research from 2012 to 2022. 12 species of dragonflies from Tokyo’s endangered list were also found on the estate, including 2 species recorded for the first time.
Ecological research in Akasaka Estate had not been conducted for 15+ years. The findings bring the estate’s total to 40 dragonfly species in 8 families. Researchers are considering reasons behind the increase from the last survey in 2005 when 24 species were found.
The impetus for the paper was a meeting between Takuya Kiyoshi, research director at National Museum of Nature and Science, and Prince Hisahito in April 2022. The prince had read all prior research on dragonflies at Akasaka Estate and found many species were missing from those publications. He showed his data on the computer to Kiyoshi, who was impressed and suggested writing a paper. Prince Hisahito compiled the paper in March 2023 under Kiyoshi's guidance and submitted to the museum. It was accepted after 6 months of peer review. Kiyoshi says Prince Hisahito is first author because he took the lead in collecting data and working on the paper.
Sources: NTV, TBS
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On December 6th, Princess Kako met participants of the "2023 / 47th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP)" at Akasaka East residence. She spoke in English with 30 people from 10 countries such as Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, for about 40 minutes.
The Cabinet Office sponsors the international exchange program, supported by ASEAN member countries. Crown Princess Kiko participated in the program before marriage. Princess Kako and her sister then-Princess Mako met SSEAYP participants in 2019.
Photos/sources: FNN, NTV, TBS
Videos/sources: NTV, TBS
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On November 27th, the IHA released Princess Kako's impressions of her official visit to Peru.
https://www.kunaicho.go.jp/activity/activity/03/press-051127.html
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Prince Hisahito has co-authored his first academic paper. The paper "Dragonfly fauna of Akasaka Estate" was published by the National Museum of Nature and Science in November, using the prince's research from 2012 to 2022. 12 species of dragonflies from Tokyo’s endangered list were also found on the estate, including 2 species recorded for the first time.
Ecological research in Akasaka Estate had not been conducted for 15+ years. The findings bring the estate’s total to 40 dragonfly species in 8 families. Researchers are considering reasons behind the increase from the last survey in 2005 when 24 species were found.
The impetus for the paper was a meeting between Takuya Kiyoshi, research director at National Museum of Nature and Science, and Prince Hisahito in April 2022. The prince had read all prior research on dragonflies at Akasaka Estate and found many species were missing from those publications. He showed his data on the computer to Kiyoshi, who was impressed and suggested writing a paper. Prince Hisahito compiled the paper in March 2023 under Kiyoshi's guidance and submitted to the museum. It was accepted after 6 months of peer review. Kiyoshi says Prince Hisahito is first author because he took the lead in collecting data and working on the paper.
Sources: NTV, TBS
On December 6th, Princess Kako met participants of the "2023 / 47th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP)" at Akasaka East residence. She spoke in English with 30 people from 10 countries such as Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, for about 40 minutes.
The Cabinet Office sponsors the international exchange program, supported by ASEAN member countries. Crown Princess Kiko participated in the program before marriage. Princess Kako and her sister then-Princess Mako met SSEAYP participants in 2019.
Photos/sources: FNN, NTV, TBS
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On December 11th, Princess Kako attended the 6th "Green 'Wa' Exchange Gathering" (Midori no Wa Koryu no Tsudoi) awards ceremony at Meiji Kinenkan in Minato, Tokyo. Afterwards, she viewed displays about the award winning initiatives.
Photos: Getty Images, Nikkansports, FNN, AP Images
Princess Kako Attends Urban Greening Awards Ceremony in Tokyo - The Japan News
Photos: Getty Images, Nikkansports, FNN, AP Images
Princess Kako Attends Urban Greening Awards Ceremony in Tokyo - The Japan News
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Princess Kako turns 29 on December 29.
Birthday photos and video were taken at Akasaka Estate on December 2.
Her furisode kimono "is dyed in Asagi (traditional blue color) and cream with patterns such as flowing water, pine, and chrysanthemums. The obi has a gold cloisonné pattern (a combination of circles and flowers), and the obijime and obiage are madder (traditional red color)."
With pandemic measures removed, Princess Kako has increased her activities and devoted herself to each event. She expressed gratitude to everyone involved in preparing events, interactions, etc.
This past year, Princess Kako had 69 public activities and court rituals compared to 42 last year. [Asahi]
TV-Asahi reports 58 events in Tokyo and 10 regional trips. (I'm guessing the discrepancy is the Peru official visit?)
"... I would also like to express my gratitude to the people who prepared the event, the people I met, the people who welcomed me, and the people who supported me in various ways."
"As in the past, Her Imperial Highness Princess Kako is committed to creating a society where everyone can live in peace, a society in which everyone has a wider range of choices, and a society in which these things become the norm. She has been praying for this, and she keeps this thought in mind when conducting her activities."
Imperial Household Agency recap of activities, statement, photos and video: https://www.kunaicho.go.jp/activity/activity/03/birthday03-r051229.html
Photos: Asahi, NTV, Yomiuri slideshow
Mixed with old photos: FNN, Mainichi
Princess Kako, Daughter of Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino, Turns 29 - The Japan News
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2023 recap from ANN News:
Birthday photos and video were taken at Akasaka Estate on December 2.
Her furisode kimono "is dyed in Asagi (traditional blue color) and cream with patterns such as flowing water, pine, and chrysanthemums. The obi has a gold cloisonné pattern (a combination of circles and flowers), and the obijime and obiage are madder (traditional red color)."
With pandemic measures removed, Princess Kako has increased her activities and devoted herself to each event. She expressed gratitude to everyone involved in preparing events, interactions, etc.
This past year, Princess Kako had 69 public activities and court rituals compared to 42 last year. [Asahi]
TV-Asahi reports 58 events in Tokyo and 10 regional trips. (I'm guessing the discrepancy is the Peru official visit?)
"... I would also like to express my gratitude to the people who prepared the event, the people I met, the people who welcomed me, and the people who supported me in various ways."
"As in the past, Her Imperial Highness Princess Kako is committed to creating a society where everyone can live in peace, a society in which everyone has a wider range of choices, and a society in which these things become the norm. She has been praying for this, and she keeps this thought in mind when conducting her activities."
Imperial Household Agency recap of activities, statement, photos and video: https://www.kunaicho.go.jp/activity/activity/03/birthday03-r051229.html
Photos: Asahi, NTV, Yomiuri slideshow
Mixed with old photos: FNN, Mainichi
Princess Kako, Daughter of Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino, Turns 29 - The Japan News
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It is unusual for her to wear a kimono on this occasion, or am I wrong?
Are they trying to tell us something?
That being said, her eyes look so sad to me. I wish her the very best. May she find happiness, however that looks like for her.
Are they trying to tell us something?
That being said, her eyes look so sad to me. I wish her the very best. May she find happiness, however that looks like for her.
Yes, I believe this is Kako's first birthday photo session wearing a kimono but she's only had regular birthday press since the accession (except for her coming-of-age). The kimono could simply be Kako trying something different.
On January 8th, Princess Kako attended the "43rd Sign Language Kyogen - Early Spring Meeting" at the National Noh Theater in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Photos: Asahi, Mainichi, FNN, AP Images, Getty Images
On January 8th, Princess Kako attended the "43rd Sign Language Kyogen - Early Spring Meeting" at the National Noh Theater in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Photos: Asahi, Mainichi, FNN, AP Images, Getty Images
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On January 22nd, Princess Kako attended the "46th Meeting Honoring Mothers Who Raised Hearing Impaired Children" at Tower Hall Funabori in Edogawa, Tokyo. She expressed condolences to victims of the Noto Peninsula earthquake in sign language.
"I would like to express my deepest condolences to those who have lost their lives, and to those who have lost loved ones and those who have been affected by the disaster.'' I would like to express my heartfelt sympathies to you. My heart aches when I think of those who are going through difficult times."
Photos: FNN, AP Images, Nikkansports
"I would like to express my deepest condolences to those who have lost their lives, and to those who have lost loved ones and those who have been affected by the disaster.'' I would like to express my heartfelt sympathies to you. My heart aches when I think of those who are going through difficult times."
Photos: FNN, AP Images, Nikkansports
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More photos: Mainichi, Asahi, FNN, Getty ImagesPrincess Kako was guided through the workshop by Imaizumi Imaemon XIV, a Living National Treasure and Vice President of Japan Kōgei Association, where Kako serves as patron.
Princess Kako Visits Arita Ware Kiln in Saga Prefecture, Meets Living National Treasure - The Japan News
Ahead of the event, she received an explanation about artisans affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake.
Photos: Asahi, Mainichi, FNN, Getty Images
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Japan is lucky to have princess Kako. A great representative of the imperial family; always comes across as very interested in the topic at hand.
On March 27th, Princess Kako had 2 audiences at the Akishino residence.
11am: 2 members of Brazil's National Congress participating in the 2023 Juntos!! Exchange Program to Promote Understanding of Latin America and Japan for about 30 minutes
1:30pm: 14 members of the Caribbean Community Young Diplomats and Administrators Group for about 40 minutes
Photos: Sankei Imperial Weekly 839, TBS
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On April 3rd, the Imperial Household Agency announced Princess Kako will make an official visit to Greece in late May to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Japan-Greece diplomatic relations and this year is designated the "Year of Japan-Greece Culture and Tourism."
The visit will be about 1 week. Kako received the invitation from the Greek government in late March.
Sources: Sankei, NTV
Princess Kako to visit Greece in late May; Courtesy Visit to President in Athens Considered - The Japan News
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Princess Kako will visit Meiji Jingu on April 12 for the 110th anniversary of Empress Shoken's death.
Source: NTV
11am: 2 members of Brazil's National Congress participating in the 2023 Juntos!! Exchange Program to Promote Understanding of Latin America and Japan for about 30 minutes
1:30pm: 14 members of the Caribbean Community Young Diplomats and Administrators Group for about 40 minutes
Photos: Sankei Imperial Weekly 839, TBS
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On April 3rd, the Imperial Household Agency announced Princess Kako will make an official visit to Greece in late May to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Japan-Greece diplomatic relations and this year is designated the "Year of Japan-Greece Culture and Tourism."
The visit will be about 1 week. Kako received the invitation from the Greek government in late March.
Sources: Sankei, NTV
Princess Kako to visit Greece in late May; Courtesy Visit to President in Athens Considered - The Japan News
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Princess Kako will visit Meiji Jingu on April 12 for the 110th anniversary of Empress Shoken's death.
Source: NTV
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At a regular press conference on March 29th, Akishino family top aide Naomasa Yoshida reiterated Prince Hisahito's coming of age ceremony will be held after his high school graduation (March 2025).
Although princes hold coming-of-age ceremonies on their birthdays, age of majority was 20 in the past and they were already in university. Prince Hisahito is the first Imperial family member to become an adult since the age of majority was lowered from 20 to 18. He will be a 3rd year high school student and currently aims to enter a university connected to his interests such as natural history, insect habitats, and research.
A prince's coming-of-age has many rituals:
- press conference
- coming-of-age and audience ceremonies
- celebratory events
- palace sanctuaries and mausoleum visits
Source: Imperial Household Agency
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On April 7th, Princess Kako attended the 25th National High School Girls Baseball Tournament Final (Hyogo's Kobe Koryo Gakuen High School vs. Tokai University Shizuoka Shoyo Senior High School) at Tokyo Dome.
Photos: AP Images, Daily.co.jp, Nikkansports
Princess Kako Watches Japan High School Girl’s Baseball Championship Tournament Final Game - The Japan News
Although princes hold coming-of-age ceremonies on their birthdays, age of majority was 20 in the past and they were already in university. Prince Hisahito is the first Imperial family member to become an adult since the age of majority was lowered from 20 to 18. He will be a 3rd year high school student and currently aims to enter a university connected to his interests such as natural history, insect habitats, and research.
A prince's coming-of-age has many rituals:
- press conference
- coming-of-age and audience ceremonies
- celebratory events
- palace sanctuaries and mausoleum visits
Source: Imperial Household Agency
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On April 7th, Princess Kako attended the 25th National High School Girls Baseball Tournament Final (Hyogo's Kobe Koryo Gakuen High School vs. Tokai University Shizuoka Shoyo Senior High School) at Tokyo Dome.
Photos: AP Images, Daily.co.jp, Nikkansports
Princess Kako Watches Japan High School Girl’s Baseball Championship Tournament Final Game - The Japan News
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Princess Kako visited the Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo today, April 12 for the 110th anniversary of the death of Empress Shoken, wife of Emperor Meiji:
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Princess Kako will visit Greece May 25-June 1 for the 125th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Greece and Japan and the "Year of Culture and Tourism Between Japan and Greece."
Some details:
- arrive via Heathrow airport in UK
- staying in Athens and Corfu
- courtesy visit to President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, luncheon with Minister of Culture
- meet Japanese residents, former international students, families of the deaf
- Parthenon, Panathenaic Stadium, Monastery of Faneromeni Salamina (where Japan helped restore murals)
- facility for the hearing impaired, orphanage
Sources: NTV, Sankei
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More content of Princess Kako at Meiji Jingu on April 12: FNN, Instagram
Some details:
- arrive via Heathrow airport in UK
- staying in Athens and Corfu
- courtesy visit to President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, luncheon with Minister of Culture
- meet Japanese residents, former international students, families of the deaf
- Parthenon, Panathenaic Stadium, Monastery of Faneromeni Salamina (where Japan helped restore murals)
- facility for the hearing impaired, orphanage
Sources: NTV, Sankei
Japan's Princess Kako to visit Greece to mark 125 yrs of ties - The Mainichi
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Princess Kako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, will travel to Greece in May to mark 125 years since the establishment of diploma
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More content of Princess Kako at Meiji Jingu on April 12: FNN, Instagram
more photos: FNN, Nikkansports, AP ImagesPrincess Kako is honorary patron of the Forest and Flower Festival "Greenery Thanksgiving" and she met winners before the ceremony.
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On May 16th, Princess Kako attended luncheon at the Greek Ambassador's residence in Tokyo.
Arrival, departure photos: FNN
On May 25th, Princess Kako departed from Haneda Airport for an 8-day official visit to Greece to mark 125 years of diplomatic relations and "Year of Culture and Tourism Between Japan and Greece."
Photos: Mainichi, FNN, AP Images, Asahi
Japan's Princess Kako heads to Greece to mark 125 years of ties - Kyodo News
Japanese Princess Kako Leaves for Greece | Nippon.com
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Japan's Princess Kako heads to Greece to mark 125 years of ties - Kyodo News
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She’s a great asset to the Japanese imperial family.
On May 26th, Princess Kako arrived at the Parthenon in Athens, Greece shortly after 2pm and toured the World Heritage Site for about 90 minutes with a Greek Ministry of Culture official.
In the evening, she met former ambassadors to Japan and other Greek people who received Japanese decorations.
Photos: FNN, TV-Asahi, AP Images
Princess Kako Arrives in Greece; Visits Parthenon, Will Visit Greek President During Trip - The Japan News
In the evening, she met former ambassadors to Japan and other Greek people who received Japanese decorations.
Photos: FNN, TV-Asahi, AP Images
Princess Kako Arrives in Greece; Visits Parthenon, Will Visit Greek President During Trip - The Japan News
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Princess Kako's agenda on May 27:
Japan’s Princess Kako Marks 125 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Greece at Athens Ceremony - The Japan News
- Acropolis Museum
- Ceremony for 125th anniversary of Japan-Greece diplomatic relations at the National Gallery
- luncheon hosted by the Minister of Culture, according to NTV
- Faneromeni Monastery on Salamina Island, where the murals were restored with Japanese support
Japan’s Princess Kako Marks 125 Years of Diplomatic Relations with Greece at Athens Ceremony - The Japan News
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Princess Kako's agenda on May 28:
- courtesy call to President Katerina Sakellaropoulou
- meet with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his wife Mareva Grabowski-Mitsotakis
- visit Panathenaic Stadium
- visit local judo club
- meet Japanese expats at hotel
Princess Kako Visits Site of First Modern Olympic Games in Athens; Talks with Children at Local Judo Club - The Japan News
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12+ minute video of Faneromeni Monastery visit
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In Corfu town today and I was suddenly aware of lots of important looking people outside the entrance to the Asiatic Museum, including a very attractive young woman. Turns out it is an official visit of Princess Kako. Unfortunately, we were driving by in a car, so couldn’t stop to take a photo.
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Japan's Princess Kako visits Corfu's Old Town on official trip to Greece | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Japan's Princess Kako has visited the World Heritage site of the Old Town of Corfu as part of her official trip to Greece.
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Princess Kako's agenda on May 29:
Combined galleries: FNN, TV-Asahi
Princess Kako Visits Corfu Island During Greece Trip; Tours World Heritage Old Town - The Japan News
- visit a national institution for the deaf in Athens, where Kako participated in a sign language class for families with deaf children. She also learned some Greek sign language and was able to greet attendees.
- travel to Corfu where she visited an orphanage before touring the city hall and old town
Combined galleries: FNN, TV-Asahi
Princess Kako Visits Corfu Island During Greece Trip; Tours World Heritage Old Town - The Japan News
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