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Japanese Prefectures paid tribute to the late Princess Yuriko by remembering her visits:
* Ibaraki Prefecture remember Princess Yuriko's visits in May 1968, September 1969 and October 1995. Takako Nakagawa (80), who met Princess Yuriko during her 1968 visit to attend a ceremony to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the founding of Jiko Gakuen, a support facility for people with intellectual disabilities, remember that "I was struck by how beautiful and graceful she was".
* Miyazaki Prefecture remember her visit in October 1979, to attend the 1979 Miyazaki National Athletics Closing Ceremony with Prince Mikasa. Yesterday, Governor Kono organized a memorial ceremony and expressed his condolences to the Imperial Family.
* Shimane Prefecture remember her visits in 1988 and 2005. She visite Izumo Taisha Shrine and local cities such as Masuda together with Prince Mikasa and the local people remember these moments with happiness also thanks to Princess Yuriko's very friendly attitude.
* Kyoto Prefecture remember her many visits in the 90s and early 2000s, especially to attend events related to the Japanese Red Cross and visits to Kyoto city, where residents remember her as a person "kind and full of life".
* Saga Prefecture remember her visits in 1974, during which she attended the 28th National Recreational Congress, and in 1980, when she attended the opening ceremony of the Museum of Ceramic Culture. Governor Yoshinori Yamaguchi expressed his condolences to the Imperial Family, and from November 16th to November 18th, citizens can sign a book of condolences.
* Fukui Prefecture remember the Princess' visit in 1963. She stayed at Fujiya Gounkaku, a former Japanese restaurant located at Terute 1, Fukui City. Mihoko Nagata remember that her parents welcomed Princess Yuriko at the restaurant and they were very much at ease with the Princess.
* Nagasaki Prefecture remember Princess Yuriko's visits in 1982, where she spoke individually to each patient at the Japanese Red Cross Hospital in Nagasaki about the atomic bomb, and in 1992. Since 9 a.m. (November 16th), a registry office has been set up in front of the main entrance of Nagasaki City Hall, and citizens can came to visit to offer their condolences.
Sources/photos: Ibaraki News, Miyanichi.co.jp, FNN, Kyoto-np.co.jp, Saga-s.co.jp, Chunichi, KTN
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The recording of general condolences for Princess Yuriko began at 9 a.m. near the Mikasa Residence and 1,365 people visited until 8:00 p.m. The condolence registrations will continue tomorrow.
An unemployed man (77) from Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture, who came to pay his respects by using a night bus, said through tears: "She was a kind person, like a mother to the Japanese people. I hope she leaves in peace".
Sources: Yomiuri, Yomiuri 2
* Ibaraki Prefecture remember Princess Yuriko's visits in May 1968, September 1969 and October 1995. Takako Nakagawa (80), who met Princess Yuriko during her 1968 visit to attend a ceremony to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the founding of Jiko Gakuen, a support facility for people with intellectual disabilities, remember that "I was struck by how beautiful and graceful she was".
* Miyazaki Prefecture remember her visit in October 1979, to attend the 1979 Miyazaki National Athletics Closing Ceremony with Prince Mikasa. Yesterday, Governor Kono organized a memorial ceremony and expressed his condolences to the Imperial Family.
* Shimane Prefecture remember her visits in 1988 and 2005. She visite Izumo Taisha Shrine and local cities such as Masuda together with Prince Mikasa and the local people remember these moments with happiness also thanks to Princess Yuriko's very friendly attitude.
* Kyoto Prefecture remember her many visits in the 90s and early 2000s, especially to attend events related to the Japanese Red Cross and visits to Kyoto city, where residents remember her as a person "kind and full of life".
* Saga Prefecture remember her visits in 1974, during which she attended the 28th National Recreational Congress, and in 1980, when she attended the opening ceremony of the Museum of Ceramic Culture. Governor Yoshinori Yamaguchi expressed his condolences to the Imperial Family, and from November 16th to November 18th, citizens can sign a book of condolences.
* Fukui Prefecture remember the Princess' visit in 1963. She stayed at Fujiya Gounkaku, a former Japanese restaurant located at Terute 1, Fukui City. Mihoko Nagata remember that her parents welcomed Princess Yuriko at the restaurant and they were very much at ease with the Princess.
* Nagasaki Prefecture remember Princess Yuriko's visits in 1982, where she spoke individually to each patient at the Japanese Red Cross Hospital in Nagasaki about the atomic bomb, and in 1992. Since 9 a.m. (November 16th), a registry office has been set up in front of the main entrance of Nagasaki City Hall, and citizens can came to visit to offer their condolences.
Sources/photos: Ibaraki News, Miyanichi.co.jp, FNN, Kyoto-np.co.jp, Saga-s.co.jp, Chunichi, KTN
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The recording of general condolences for Princess Yuriko began at 9 a.m. near the Mikasa Residence and 1,365 people visited until 8:00 p.m. The condolence registrations will continue tomorrow.
An unemployed man (77) from Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture, who came to pay his respects by using a night bus, said through tears: "She was a kind person, like a mother to the Japanese people. I hope she leaves in peace".
Sources: Yomiuri, Yomiuri 2
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