Princess Kako & Prince Hisahito Current Events Part 3: October 2021 -


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On October 14th, Princess Kako began a 2-day visit to Saga Prefecture fo the 78th National Sports Festival. She watched the finals of women's bouldering at Kyushu Climbing Base SAGA in Taku City. Afterwards she visited the Prefectural Kyushu Ceramic Museum in Arita Town.

She wore a red dress reminiscent of Arita ware color painting, and porcelain earrings with roses painted with the traditional Somenishiki technique.

Photos: FNN, FNN2, saga-s.co.jp, saga-s.co.jp2, Getty Images


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Princess Kako visited Saga Prefecture October 26-27 for the 23rd National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities and local inspection.
  • Volleyball at Salonpas Arena in Tosu City
  • PICFA, an employment support center for the disabled, in Kiyama Town
  • Karatsu Seaside Hotel
  • Hikiyama Exhibition Hall in Karatsu City
  • Lunch at Karatsu City Hall
  • Wheelchair basketball at Karatsu City Cultural Gymnasium
  • Saga Hossho Gakuen High School in Saga City
  • Saga Prefectural Braille Library (Aisaga) in Saga City

October 26 photos: AP Images

October 27 photos: AP Images, saga-s.co.jp, FNN




 
On October 28th, Princess Kako met 15 young diplomats from Caribbean countries at the Akishino residence. 2024 is the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, and 30th anniversary of exchanges with the Caribbean Community.

Photo: tv-asahi.co.jp

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Princess Kako met members of the Japan Kōgei Association in Kanazawa, Ishikawa yesterday, October 29:


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She met Living National Treasures (Fumio Mae for chinkin lacquer, Kunie Komori for lacquer) and was briefed on Noto earthquake recovery and craft production.

Afterwards, Kako visited the 71st Japanese Traditional Kōgei Exhibition, organized by Japan Kōgei Association, at Ishikawa Prefectural Museum of Art in Kanazawa City. She is patron of the crafts association.

Photos: Mainichi, FNN, Asahi


Her earrings and barrette are laquerware accessories from Tohka-doh, Yatsui Kiyoshi Lacquer-Ware Shop in Wajima City.



 
Through interviews with relevant parties, media report Prince Hisahito has been accepted to the University of Tsukuba in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture. He is expected to enroll in the Department of Biology at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences in April.

He took the recommendation entrance exam on November 28-29 and submitted a recommendation document from his affiliated high school, essay, and personal interview. Results were announced on December 11.

Sources: Asahi, Sankei

 
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