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Today, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visited the grave of Princess Yuriko Mikasa at Toshimaoka Cemetery in Tokyo.
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Photos of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's visit on March 14: Mainichi, Asahi, FNNPrincess Akiko greeted Their Majesties.
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More photos of Princess Akiko at the Kasumi Kaikan Memorial Gakushuin Museum's opening ceremony and exhibition tour on March 13: Asahi, Sankei Imperial Weekly 888
On March 22nd, Princess Akiko attended a dedication ceremony at Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture for the donation of an offering box from Taiwan's Chiayi County. The main hall was destroyed by fire in 1952 and was rebuilt using hinoki from Taiwan. After learning of this history, Governor Weng Chang-Liang of Chiayi called on local businesses to help create and donate a box made of Chiayi hinoki.
At the ceremony, Governor Weng said, "I believe that the offering box will become a symbol of friendship between Taiwan and Japan." Governor Tsugumasa Muraoka of Yamaguchi Prefecture also said, "I am deeply grateful to everyone in Chiayi County. I would like to further deepen our exchanges with Taiwan."
Governor Weng also brought pineapples and hopes the fruit will shine in the Japanese market.
Photos/video: Facebook Weng Chang-Liang, NHK
At the ceremony, Governor Weng said, "I believe that the offering box will become a symbol of friendship between Taiwan and Japan." Governor Tsugumasa Muraoka of Yamaguchi Prefecture also said, "I am deeply grateful to everyone in Chiayi County. I would like to further deepen our exchanges with Taiwan."
Governor Weng also brought pineapples and hopes the fruit will shine in the Japanese market.
Photos/video: Facebook Weng Chang-Liang, NHK
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On March 24th, Princess Yohko visited Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and donated a water barrier to the city to prevent future flooding.
The Princess Yohko Foundation of which the Princess is Honorary President donated a water collection point to the city. 210 waterstops donated this time weigh around 1.5 kilograms each. It is used instead of sandbags and, by connecting the planks, it is possible to adjust the width as desired, preventing water from entering up to a height of about 40 centimeters.
Princess Yohko also visited the Wajima Fire Station and said: "I hope they [waterstops] will be placed in large evacuation shelters and used to the fullest in the future, so that we can respond to any flooding that may occur".
Photos: NEWS.NTV
The Princess Yohko Foundation of which the Princess is Honorary President donated a water collection point to the city. 210 waterstops donated this time weigh around 1.5 kilograms each. It is used instead of sandbags and, by connecting the planks, it is possible to adjust the width as desired, preventing water from entering up to a height of about 40 centimeters.
Princess Yohko also visited the Wajima Fire Station and said: "I hope they [waterstops] will be placed in large evacuation shelters and used to the fullest in the future, so that we can respond to any flooding that may occur".
Photos: NEWS.NTV
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A photo from Yomiuri of Princess Akiko giving a lecture "What Tradition Means," to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Yanagisawa Yoshisato entering Koriyama Castle in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture on March 7. Later, she visited the castle and Yanagisawa Bunko Library, see castle tour at post 955.
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On March 22nd, Princess Akiko and her cultural organization Shinyusha held a lecture on Japanese language at Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Students from the Takakawa Gakuen High School football club attended the lecture on the theme of "Japanese is Alive" by Satoru Kaminaga, Director of the NPO Children's Language Research Institute.
Kaminaga, who has been devoted to editing dictionaries for almost 37 years, talked about the history of dictionaries, the types of Japanese dictionaries, and his position as a dictionary editor. He first spoke about the history of "okaasan" (mother), origin, variations, usage, etc. Next, he discussed how words are included in dictionaries, words changing meaning and evolution.
Photos: Facebook Shinyusha
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Princess Akiko gifted a maki-e jigsaw puzzle, which she had custom ordered and gave for Princess Yuriko's 100th birthday, to the maki-e artisan's parents. Reina Shimada, age 36, died in a fire caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in January 2024.
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Princess Nobuko will begin living at Takanawa Imperial Residence in Minato, Tokyo from March 31 while her residence at the Imperial Household Agency's branch office in Chiyoda, Tokyo is being renovated.
She was diagnosed with stress-induced asthma and, following her doctor's advice, had been living in the branch office building since 2009. The two-year renovation plan spans fiscal years 2025-2026, with the total construction cost estimated at approximately 1.3 billion yen.
Source: Jiji
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Princess Akiko will visit Mie Prefecture April 6-7 for the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship Series Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka City and local area inspection. She attended the F1 opening ceremony last year and said, "I'd love to come again next year," so the prefecture and other organizations invited her again.
She will arrive in Mie prefecture in the morning on the 6th, and in the afternoon she will deliver a speech as the honorary president at the F1 opening ceremony at Suzuka Circuit. On the 7th, she is scheduled to visit Banko no Sato Hall in Yokkaichi City and the Imuraya Group in Tsu City.
Source: isenp.co.jp
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On March 22nd, Princess Akiko and her cultural organization Shinyusha held a lecture on Japanese language at Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture. Students from the Takakawa Gakuen High School football club attended the lecture on the theme of "Japanese is Alive" by Satoru Kaminaga, Director of the NPO Children's Language Research Institute.
Kaminaga, who has been devoted to editing dictionaries for almost 37 years, talked about the history of dictionaries, the types of Japanese dictionaries, and his position as a dictionary editor. He first spoke about the history of "okaasan" (mother), origin, variations, usage, etc. Next, he discussed how words are included in dictionaries, words changing meaning and evolution.
Photos: Facebook Shinyusha
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Princess Akiko gifted a maki-e jigsaw puzzle, which she had custom ordered and gave for Princess Yuriko's 100th birthday, to the maki-e artisan's parents. Reina Shimada, age 36, died in a fire caused by the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in January 2024.
Deceased Artisan’s Parents Receive Her Maki-E Art from Princess Akiko
<p>SANDA, Hyogo — A maki-e jigsaw puzzle, made by a female artisan who died in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake in January last year, has been gifted to her parents from Princess Akiko.</p>
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Princess Nobuko will begin living at Takanawa Imperial Residence in Minato, Tokyo from March 31 while her residence at the Imperial Household Agency's branch office in Chiyoda, Tokyo is being renovated.
She was diagnosed with stress-induced asthma and, following her doctor's advice, had been living in the branch office building since 2009. The two-year renovation plan spans fiscal years 2025-2026, with the total construction cost estimated at approximately 1.3 billion yen.
Source: Jiji
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Princess Akiko will visit Mie Prefecture April 6-7 for the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship Series Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka City and local area inspection. She attended the F1 opening ceremony last year and said, "I'd love to come again next year," so the prefecture and other organizations invited her again.
She will arrive in Mie prefecture in the morning on the 6th, and in the afternoon she will deliver a speech as the honorary president at the F1 opening ceremony at Suzuka Circuit. On the 7th, she is scheduled to visit Banko no Sato Hall in Yokkaichi City and the Imuraya Group in Tsu City.
Source: isenp.co.jp
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On February 14th, Princess Yohko met artist Nanae Mitobe at the Mikasa East Residence, in Tokyo.
The Princess Yohko Foundation trought Back Wall Project is organizing an artistic charity exhibition "Art Circles" that should debut to convey the value of art to society and should be held at the LEXUS Osaka Fukushima Store, Osaka Prefecture, in the spring. Nanae Mitobe has been invited to participate.
Mitobe graduated from Tokyo University in 2024, won the VOCA Encouragement Award from the Ueno Royal Museum in 2020 and began to make both solo artistic exhibitions (one in 2024 and two in 2025) and group artistic exhibitions (two in 2024). She started painting both abstract anonymous faces and celebrities.
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On March 29th, Princess Yohko privately met with actor Hayato Kakizawa and singer Hitomi Takahashi, possibly behind the scenes before a performance of the two at a cinema/theater in Tokyo. (?)
She has been described as kind, supportive, and present as a friend.
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More photos of Princess Yohko at the 1st round of the 2025 All-Japan Super Formula Championship at Suzuka International Racing Course, in Suzuka City, on March 8th:
Photos: gazoo.com
The Princess Yohko Foundation trought Back Wall Project is organizing an artistic charity exhibition "Art Circles" that should debut to convey the value of art to society and should be held at the LEXUS Osaka Fukushima Store, Osaka Prefecture, in the spring. Nanae Mitobe has been invited to participate.
Mitobe graduated from Tokyo University in 2024, won the VOCA Encouragement Award from the Ueno Royal Museum in 2020 and began to make both solo artistic exhibitions (one in 2024 and two in 2025) and group artistic exhibitions (two in 2024). She started painting both abstract anonymous faces and celebrities.
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On March 29th, Princess Yohko privately met with actor Hayato Kakizawa and singer Hitomi Takahashi, possibly behind the scenes before a performance of the two at a cinema/theater in Tokyo. (?)
She has been described as kind, supportive, and present as a friend.
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More photos of Princess Yohko at the 1st round of the 2025 All-Japan Super Formula Championship at Suzuka International Racing Course, in Suzuka City, on March 8th:
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On March 31st, Princess Nobuko arrived at Takanawa Imperial Residence in Minato, Tokyo around 12:30pm.
Photos/video: NTV, TBS, FNN
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On April 2nd, Princess Yohko attended "Red Bull Showrun x Powered by Honda" at Tokyo Odaiba Special Course. She is chair of the F1 Showrun event.
Photos: Facebook TopNewsF1
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Photos/video: NTV, TBS, FNN
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On April 2nd, Princess Yohko attended "Red Bull Showrun x Powered by Honda" at Tokyo Odaiba Special Course. She is chair of the F1 Showrun event.
Photos: Facebook TopNewsF1
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On April 2 (Wed), Honda and Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 machines will run through Tokyo.
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Today, April 6, Princess Akiko attended the F1 Grand Prix of Japan at Suzuka Circuit:
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More about Princess Akiko at the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship Series Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka City on April 6th:
Here in Italy the race was broadcast in the morning and Princess Akiko was filmed. Unfortunately I didn't take pictures. One of the videos I upload is in Italian and Akiko is called Empress Akiko, I apologize for the error of the commentators.
Part of Princess Akiko's speech: "Last year I went to see the Japanese Grand Prix for the first time and there was a strange sense of excitement, as if the whole venue was in the grip of a fever. The excitement continued to build and the moment the green flag was waved and the race began, everyone seemed to come together and explode. I was overwhelmed by that feeling".
Photos: Alamy, topnews.jp
Here in Italy the race was broadcast in the morning and Princess Akiko was filmed. Unfortunately I didn't take pictures. One of the videos I upload is in Italian and Akiko is called Empress Akiko, I apologize for the error of the commentators.
Part of Princess Akiko's speech: "Last year I went to see the Japanese Grand Prix for the first time and there was a strange sense of excitement, as if the whole venue was in the grip of a fever. The excitement continued to build and the moment the green flag was waved and the race began, everyone seemed to come together and explode. I was overwhelmed by that feeling".
Photos: Alamy, topnews.jp
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Princess Yohko privately attended the 2025 FIA Formula 1 World Championship Series Japanese Grand Prix on April 6.
Photo: Facebook Hiroki Katoh
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On April 7th, Princess Akiko inspected traditional pottery at Banko no Sato Hall in Yokkaichi City and confectionery and disaster food supplies at Imuraya Group in Tsu City in Mie Prefecture.
Photo: chunichi, isenp.co.jp, isenp.co.jp2, mietv.com
Photo: Facebook Hiroki Katoh
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On April 7th, Princess Akiko inspected traditional pottery at Banko no Sato Hall in Yokkaichi City and confectionery and disaster food supplies at Imuraya Group in Tsu City in Mie Prefecture.
Photo: chunichi, isenp.co.jp, isenp.co.jp2, mietv.com
The special radio program "Princess Akiko's All Night Nippon Premium" will be broadcast from 6pm to 8pm on April 21.
Source: Asahi, FNN
I hope Akiko's radio appearance will generate plenty of interest so the media may cover the Mikasa princesses more (and by extension the Takamado princesses) at the garden party the next day.
Source: Asahi, FNN
I hope Akiko's radio appearance will generate plenty of interest so the media may cover the Mikasa princesses more (and by extension the Takamado princesses) at the garden party the next day.
On April 19th, Princess Nobuko attended the completion ceremony of "Tokyo Flower Carpet 2025" at Gyoko-Dori Avenue in Chiyoda, Tokyo. She is honorary patron of the floral event.
Photos: tokyo-sports.co.jp, Facebook Yasuhiko Fujikawa, Facebook 東京インフィオラータ, Facebook Hashigo Nakamura, Facebook 柿本賢治
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Photos: tokyo-sports.co.jp, Facebook Yasuhiko Fujikawa, Facebook 東京インフィオラータ, Facebook Hashigo Nakamura, Facebook 柿本賢治
藤川靖彦 on Instagram: "寬仁親王妃信子殿下、小池百合子東京都知事、河村正人2027年国際園芸博覧会協会事務総長等、たくさんのご来賓の方々にご参列いただき、盛大な完成セレモニーを執り行うことができました。ありがとうございました。 #tokyoflowercarpet #行幸通り"
49 likes, 0 comments - yasuchin414 on April 19, 2025: "寬仁親王妃信子殿下、小池百合子東京都知事、河村正人2027年国際園芸博覧会協会事務総長等、たくさんのご来賓の方々にご参列いただき、盛大な完成セレモニーを執り行うことができました。ありがとうございました。 #tokyoflowercarpet #行幸通り".
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延 秀隆×Nikon × photographer on Instagram: "🌸 TOKYO FLOWER CARPET 2025🌸 丸の内行幸通りが花の浮世絵ギャラリーに大変身！ 4月19日、世界初となる歌舞伎×花絵アートの コラボレーションが披露されました✨ 花で描かれた巨大な歌舞伎絵（約50,000本の花！）をキャンバスに、歌舞伎役者・中村橋吾氏 @nakamura_hashigo 優雅に舞う姿が人々を魅了しました。 完成セレモニーには、仁親王妃子殿下、小池百合子東京都知事
54 likes, 0 comments - kurubushi88 on April 19, 2025: "🌸 TOKYO FLOWER CARPET 2025🌸 丸の内行幸通りが花の浮世絵ギャラリーに大変身！ 4月19日、世界初となる歌舞伎×花絵アートの コラボレーションが披露されました✨ 花で描かれた巨大な歌舞伎絵（約50,000本の花！）をキャンバスに、歌舞伎役者・中村橋吾氏 @nakamura_hashigo 優雅に舞う姿が人々を魅了しました。 完成セレモニーには、仁親王妃子殿下、小池百合子東京都知事、 河村正人2027年国際園芸博覧会協会事務総長など、...
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On April 21st, Princess Akiko attended the finish of La Festa Primavera 2025, a classic car road race, at Okazaki Park in Kyoto City.
Photos: Facebook Koji Matsui
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On April 23rd, Princess Akiko and Princess Yohko attended the second day of the spring festival at Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda, Tokyo.
Photo: Facebook Masahiko Sato
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More photos of Princess Nobuko at Tokyo Flower Carpet 2025 on April 19: AFLO Images
Photos: Facebook Koji Matsui
大会レポート（最終日）。 - La Festa Primavera 2025
La Festa Primavera(ラフェスタ プリマベラ)は、名古屋をスタートし、近畿地方を中心にクラシックカーで1,000kmを走る公道ラリーで、La Festa Mille Miglia(ラフェスタ ミッレミリア)の姉妹イベントです。
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On April 23rd, Princess Akiko and Princess Yohko attended the second day of the spring festival at Yasukuni Shrine in Chiyoda, Tokyo.
Photo: Facebook Masahiko Sato
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More photos of Princess Nobuko at Tokyo Flower Carpet 2025 on April 19: AFLO Images
On April 25th, Princess Yohko attended the opening ceremony of "ART CIRCLES" Charity Exhibition by Back Wall Project at Lexus Osaka Fukushima in Osaka Prefecture.
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Press release [総裁・瑶子女王殿下] 日本のアート界を牽引する10人の若い才能が共鳴し、100号の絵画で美しい未来を紡ぐ。奇跡のチャリティーグループ展『ART CIRCLES』初開催
Yuta Okuda on Instagram: "4月26日(土)〜5月18日(日) @lexusosakafukushima で開催される奇跡のチャリティーグループ展『ART CIRCLES』に参加させていただきます😊✨💐超豪華メンバーでのグループ展なのでお近くにお越しの際は是非ご覧くださいませ🖼️🖼️💐 リビングに、オフィスに。一枚のアートが、空間と心に新たな息を吹き込む。 若手アーティスト10名による、100号の大作を中心としたチャリティーグループ展『ART CIRCLES』が、レク
622 likes, 3 comments - okudayuta on April 25, 2025: "4月26日(土)〜5月18日(日) @lexusosakafukushima で開催される奇跡のチャリティーグループ展『ART CIRCLES』に参加させていただきます😊✨💐超豪華メンバーでのグループ展なのでお近くにお越しの際は是非ご覧くださいませ🖼️🖼️💐 リビングに、オフィスに。一枚のアートが、空間と心に新たな息を吹き込む。 若手アーティスト10名による、100号の大作を中心としたチャリティーグループ展『ART...
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Back Wall Project on Instagram: "4月26日(土)より、チャリティーグループ展『ART CIRCLES』が開幕いたしました。 日本のアート界を牽引する10名のアーティストによる100号の大作が一堂に会し、その中心には、芸術品とも呼ぶべきレクサスLFAが静かに佇みます。 5月18日(日)まで、レクサス大阪福島にて入場自由でご案内しております。 皆様のお越しをお待ちしております。 “アートがつなぐ支援の輪”、ここから。 【参加アーティスト】 奥田雄太、落合翔平、
28 likes, 0 comments - backwallproject on April 26, 2025: "4月26日(土)より、チャリティーグループ展『ART CIRCLES』が開幕いたしました。 日本のアート界を牽引する10名のアーティストによる100号の大作が一堂に会し、その中心には、芸術品とも呼ぶべきレクサスLFAが静かに佇みます。 5月18日(日)まで、レクサス大阪福島にて入場自由でご案内しております。 皆様のお越しをお待ちしております。 “アートがつなぐ支援の輪”、ここから。 【参加アーティスト】...
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Press release [総裁・瑶子女王殿下] 日本のアート界を牽引する10人の若い才能が共鳴し、100号の絵画で美しい未来を紡ぐ。奇跡のチャリティーグループ展『ART CIRCLES』初開催
Another photo of Princess Akiko and Princess Yohko at the second day of the spring festival at Yasukuni Shrine on April 23: Facebook 小清水和敏
The festival was held from 10am and the princesses worshipped at the main hall at 1:30pm.
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Special Interview: Princess Akiko of Mikasa "Heart of Japanese Beauty" for Serai April 2025 Issue
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The festival was held from 10am and the princesses worshipped at the main hall at 1:30pm.
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Special Interview: Princess Akiko of Mikasa "Heart of Japanese Beauty" for Serai April 2025 Issue
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On May 4th, Princess Akiko attended the purification ceremony (Misogi-no-gi) of the Aoi Festival at Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto.
Photos: Mainichi, Asahi
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2,705 likes, 6 comments - masayuki.nakamura__ on May 4, 2025: "*** 上賀茂神社/斎王代禊ノ儀 Kamigamo-jinja Shrine/Saioh-dai Princess 葵祭に際して禊に向かう斎王代と女人列。 京都の一年の中で最も雅やかな季節になりました。 王朝時代を感じさせる十二単の風雅が毎年の楽しみです。 昨年に続き彬子女王もご参内され、皆さん素敵な笑顔でした * #京都 #上賀茂神社 #葵祭 #斎王代 #kyoto #shimogamojinja #princess #horseriding...
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On April 20th, Princess Akiko and her cultural organization Shinyusha held a gratitude gathering, annual report meeting and social at the Kanda Myoujin Shrine in Tokyo.
The day began with a special talk "Understanding the Essence of Japanese Culture from Japanese Mythology" between Princess Akiko, Mankyusen Shrine’s Chief Priest Nishikida Tsuyoshi, and stage director Miyamoto Amon.
Next, 2024 activity reports, financial results and 2025 plans were presented and new board announced. Two members resigned due to term expiration.
Photos: Facebook Shinyusha
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More photos of Princess Yohko at her Back Wall Project "ART CIRCLES" charity exhibition on April 25:
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More photos of Princess Akiko at the Aoi Festival's purification ceremony (Misogi-no-gi) on May 4:
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The day began with a special talk "Understanding the Essence of Japanese Culture from Japanese Mythology" between Princess Akiko, Mankyusen Shrine’s Chief Priest Nishikida Tsuyoshi, and stage director Miyamoto Amon.
Next, 2024 activity reports, financial results and 2025 plans were presented and new board announced. Two members resigned due to term expiration.
Photos: Facebook Shinyusha
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More photos of Princess Yohko at her Back Wall Project "ART CIRCLES" charity exhibition on April 25:
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More photos of Princess Akiko at the Aoi Festival's purification ceremony (Misogi-no-gi) on May 4:
@k.1104p on Instagram: "#上賀茂神社 #斎王代御禊の儀 三笠宮家の彬子さまは先日ラジオに出演されたり京都を歩いて京都の魅力を本にされたり、一度どこかでお目にかかれるといいな思っていました。 #japan #kyoto #葵祭 #京都散策 #京都 #世界文化遺産 #京都さんぽ #worldheritage #japantravel"
498 likes, 2 comments - k.1104p on May 6, 2025: "#上賀茂神社 #斎王代御禊の儀 三笠宮家の彬子さまは先日ラジオに出演されたり京都を歩いて京都の魅力を本にされたり、一度どこかでお目にかかれるといいな思っていました。 #japan #kyoto #葵祭 #京都散策 #京都 #世界文化遺産 #京都さんぽ #worldheritage #japantravel".
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Tadateru Noda on Instagram: "Aoi matsuri festival Saiohdai Gyokei no Gi 葵祭 斎王代御禊の儀 （20250504） 三笠宮家の彬子様も記念撮影に来てくださいました。 #aoimatsuri #aoimatsurifestival #saiohdai #saiohdaigyokeinogi #kamigamojinja #worldheritage #kyoto #kyotopi #kyoto_ja
30 likes, 0 comments - tksnated on May 6, 2025: "Aoi matsuri festival Saiohdai Gyokei no Gi 葵祭 斎王代御禊の儀 （20250504） 三笠宮家の彬子様も記念撮影に来てくださいました。 #aoimatsuri #aoimatsurifestival #saiohdai #saiohdaigyokeinogi #kamigamojinja #worldheritage #kyoto #kyotopi #kyoto_japan #japan #japantrip...
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Princess Nobuko will visit Kagawa Prefecture May 14-15 for Setouchi Triennale 2025, a contemporary art festival. She will also tour Takamatsu Port, Teshima and Naoshima.
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Princess Akiko will visit the Osaka-Kansai Expo on May 14:
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Princess Akiko will visit the Osaka-Kansai Expo on May 14:
- Guest House
- Nordic Pavilion
- attend official Swedish National Day ceremony
- Grand Ring
- Iida Group x Osaka Metropolitan University Joint Exhibition Hall
- KAWAMORI Shoji's Signature Pavilion "Live Earth Journey"
彬子女王殿下のお成りについて | EXPO 2025 大阪・関西万博公式Webサイト
２０２５年の万博、日本、大阪・関西で開催！テーマは「いのち輝く未来社会のデザイン」。
On May 13th, Princess Nobuko met floral artist Yasuhiko Fujikawa for 3 hours at Takanawa Imperial residence in Minato, Tokyo. He organizes the annual Tokyo Flower Carpet events, which Princess Nobuko attends.
Photo: Facebook Yasuhiko Fujikawa
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Photo: Facebook Yasuhiko Fujikawa
藤川靖彦 on Instagram: "寬仁親王妃信子殿下にお招きいただき、今年は高輪皇族邸へ。広い応接室に案内されると、いきなり小さな物体が飛び込んできた。。なんと妃殿下が飼われているプードル。いきなり飛びつき、お腹を見せて寝転ぶ姿は可愛すぎる！その後彼女は退場となるも、また隙を見ては侵入。。その後はずっとおとなしく話しに加わっていた。今日は3時間、妃殿下とじっくり話をすることができた。毎年感謝に絶えません。"
56 likes, 3 comments - yasuchin414 on May 13, 2025: "寬仁親王妃信子殿下にお招きいただき、今年は高輪皇族邸へ。広い応接室に案内されると、いきなり小さな物体が飛び込んできた。。なんと妃殿下が飼われているプードル。いきなり飛びつき、お腹を見せて寝転ぶ姿は可愛すぎる！その後彼女は退場となるも、また隙を見ては侵入。。その後はずっとおとなしく話しに加わっていた。今日は3時間、妃殿下とじっくり話をすることができた。毎年感謝に絶えません。".
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Today, May 14, Princess Akiko accompanied King Carl Gustaf during his visit to the World Expo 2025 in Osaka:
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On May 12th, Princess Akiko attended the Mikage Festival, a pre-event to the Aoi Festival (April 15), at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto.
Photos: Facebook Yayoi Inagaki, Facebook Mitsuko Hioki
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On May 14th, Princess Nobuko began a 2-day visit to Kagawa Prefecture for the Setouchi Triennale 2025, a contemporary art festival. She viewed artworks at Takamatsu Port and Teshima Island.
Photos, video: Asahi, FNN, TBS, NTV/RNC
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More content of Princess Akiko and King Carl XVI Gustaf at the Osaka-Kansai Expo on May 14: lmaga.jp
Photos: Facebook Yayoi Inagaki, Facebook Mitsuko Hioki
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On May 14th, Princess Nobuko began a 2-day visit to Kagawa Prefecture for the Setouchi Triennale 2025, a contemporary art festival. She viewed artworks at Takamatsu Port and Teshima Island.
Photos, video: Asahi, FNN, TBS, NTV/RNC
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More content of Princess Akiko and King Carl XVI Gustaf at the Osaka-Kansai Expo on May 14: lmaga.jp
On May 10th, Princess Nobuko gave a lecture "Future Welfare: Moving Forward Together" at the AJU Independence House 35th anniversary gathering and Supporters' Association 35th anniversary in Aichi Prefecture.
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On May 15th, Princess Akiko attended the Aoi Festival at Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto.
Photo: Facebook Takeyuki Yagi
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More photos of Princess Akiko at Osaka-Kansai Expo on May 14: Sankei Imperial Weekly 897
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Princess Yohko handed out character stickers while at the Super Formula Championship March 8-9. She is described as a kind and lovely person. The person received 3 stickers so he placed one each at Shinto altar, Buddhist altar and as offering as principal image at his family's temple.
近藤昭一 on Instagram: "【誰もが自分らしく行きられる社会へ】 AJU自立の家は、社会で最も弱い立場の人を絶対的に支える組織です。昨日、AJU自立の家後援会総会とその懇親会があり、出席しました。 会では、創立35周年を記念して、「これからの福祉 寄り添って進む」と題した、寛仁親王妃信子殿下の講演もありました。 AJU自立の家ホームページ https://aju-cil.com/"
48 likes, 0 comments - shoichi.kondo on May 10, 2025: "【誰もが自分らしく行きられる社会へ】 AJU自立の家は、社会で最も弱い立場の人を絶対的に支える組織です。昨日、AJU自立の家後援会総会とその懇親会があり、出席しました。 会では、創立35周年を記念して、「これからの福祉 寄り添って進む」と題した、寛仁親王妃信子殿下の講演もありました。 AJU自立の家ホームページ https://aju-cil.com/".
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On May 15th, Princess Akiko attended the Aoi Festival at Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto.
Photo: Facebook Takeyuki Yagi
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More photos of Princess Akiko at Osaka-Kansai Expo on May 14: Sankei Imperial Weekly 897
Swedish Embassy in Tokyo on Instagram: "今回の #大阪関西万博 は、官民を問わず、業界の垣根を越えて、スウェーデンと日本の関係を強化する機会となりました。オープニングセレモニーやビジネスサミットでは、様々な課題について議論が交わされました。 #RoadtoOsaka #NordicCircle #Expo2025 #SwedeninJapan #FocusAsia"
64 likes, 0 comments - swedenintokyo on May 15, 2025: "今回の #大阪関西万博 は、官民を問わず、業界の垣根を越えて、スウェーデンと日本の関係を強化する機会となりました。オープニングセレモニーやビジネスサミットでは、様々な課題について議論が交わされました。 #RoadtoOsaka #NordicCircle #Expo2025 #SwedeninJapan #FocusAsia".
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Princess Yohko handed out character stickers while at the Super Formula Championship March 8-9. She is described as a kind and lovely person. The person received 3 stickers so he placed one each at Shinto altar, Buddhist altar and as offering as principal image at his family's temple.
Princess Nobuko visited Hiroshima Prefecture May 18-19 for the WFRS (World Federation of Rose Societies) 20th World Rose Convention 2025 in Fukuyama. She attended the opening ceremony at Fukuyama Hall of Art & Culture and planted a seedling of a rose named after herself on May 19. Princess Nobuko is Honorary President of Japan Rose Society and Honorary President of the 20th World Rose Convention.
Photos, video: AP Images, Asahi, FNN
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On May 15th, Princess Nobuko visited Benesse House Museum in Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture for the Setouchi Triennale 2025, a contemporary art festival.
Video, photos: KSB, NTV/RNC
Photos, video: AP Images, Asahi, FNN
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On May 15th, Princess Nobuko visited Benesse House Museum in Naoshima, Kagawa Prefecture for the Setouchi Triennale 2025, a contemporary art festival.
Video, photos: KSB, NTV/RNC
Princess Akiko returns to the Osaka-Kansai Expo May 21-23. She will stay at the Imperial Hotel Osaka.
May 21: Pavilions of Italy, Vatican, France, Japan, Kansai, and Türkiye.
May 22: UK Pavilion, official UK National Day ceremony, Dynamic Equilibrium of Life Signature Pavilion by Fukuoka Shin-Ichi, Future of Life Signature Pavilion, EARTH MART, UK National Day reception at UK Pavilion, concert hosted by UK government at EXPO Hall
May 23: Pavilions in Commons-A, NTT Pavilion
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May 21: Pavilions of Italy, Vatican, France, Japan, Kansai, and Türkiye.
May 22: UK Pavilion, official UK National Day ceremony, Dynamic Equilibrium of Life Signature Pavilion by Fukuoka Shin-Ichi, Future of Life Signature Pavilion, EARTH MART, UK National Day reception at UK Pavilion, concert hosted by UK government at EXPO Hall
May 23: Pavilions in Commons-A, NTT Pavilion
彬子女王殿下のお成りについて | EXPO 2025 大阪・関西万博公式Webサイト
２０２５年の万博、日本、大阪・関西で開催！テーマは「いのち輝く未来社会のデザイン」。
On April 29th, Princess Nobuko attended the 2025 All Japan Judo Championships at Nippon Budokan in Chiyoda, Tokyo.
Photo: Facebook Takasaki Ririko
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Princess Nobuko will make an unofficial visit to Hungary June 12-22 for the World Judo Championships, hosted by the International Judo Federation (IJF), in Budapest. She is an IJF ambassador.
Sources: Sankei, Jiji
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Better photos of Princess Akiko at Aoi Festival in Kyoto on May 15: AP Images
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Princess Akiko at Osaka Expo for UK National Day on May 22: AP Images
Princess Akiko at Expo on May 21
Princess Akiko in photo 7:
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Photo: Facebook Takasaki Ririko
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Princess Nobuko will make an unofficial visit to Hungary June 12-22 for the World Judo Championships, hosted by the International Judo Federation (IJF), in Budapest. She is an IJF ambassador.
Sources: Sankei, Jiji
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Better photos of Princess Akiko at Aoi Festival in Kyoto on May 15: AP Images
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Princess Akiko at Osaka Expo for UK National Day on May 22: AP Images
Princess Akiko at Expo on May 21
Princess Akiko in photo 7:
Bell on Instagram: "⭐︎ 平日万博🙌 Threadsでみかけた #スーダン の猫さん 暑すぎて限界... ビール🍺と豆乳担々麺🍜 高いけど美味しかった🤤 当日予約で関西パビリオン なんと！！ #京都 すごい！！！ #斎王代 #扇 が開いてる🪭 まぢかー！！！ そして #高知 #藍染体験 させて貰える！！ めっちゃ楽しい😆 そしてそして 国賓級の車は一体....って思ってたら #彬子女王 🫢 大変大変おこがましいけど同年代でめちゃくちゃ親近感をもってしまうお方
16 likes, 0 comments - bellfamily2019 on May 22, 2025: "⭐︎ 平日万博🙌 Threadsでみかけた #スーダン の猫さん 暑すぎて限界... ビール🍺と豆乳担々麺🍜 高いけど美味しかった🤤 当日予約で関西パビリオン なんと！！ #京都 すごい！！！ #斎王代 #扇 が開いてる🪭 まぢかー！！！ そして #高知 #藍染体験 させて貰える！！ めっちゃ楽しい😆 そしてそして 国賓級の車は一体....って思ってたら #彬子女王 🫢...
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Princess Akiko attended the award ceremony of World Dance Festival Galaxy Masters Championship at Grand Prince Hotel Shin Takanawa in Minato, Tokyo on September 15, 2024.
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Princess Akiko visited L’Alouette restaurant in Toulouse, France during her visit for the Rugby World Cup in September 2023.
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Princess Nobuko visited a shop on May 19 during a 2-day visit to Hiroshima Prefecture for the 20th World Rose Convention 2025.
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Anne Gleave on Instagram: "IMPERIAL HIGHNESS PRINCE MAKASA AWARD Richard and I send our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. John Wood upon receiving the Imperial Highness Prince Makasa Award, graciously presented by Her Imperial Highness Akiko of Mikas
324 likes, 21 comments - anne.gleave on September 18, 2024: "IMPERIAL HIGHNESS PRINCE MAKASA AWARD Richard and I send our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. John Wood upon receiving the Imperial Highness Prince Makasa Award, graciously presented by Her Imperial Highness Akiko of Mikasa. We...
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Princess Akiko visited L’Alouette restaurant in Toulouse, France during her visit for the Rugby World Cup in September 2023.
L’Alouette | Toulouse on Instagram: "L’équipe de l’alouette a eu la chance d’accueillir la princesse du Japon, Akiko de Mikasa. Merci pour cette rencontre exceptionnelle."
481 likes, 14 comments - alouette.restaurant on September 12, 2023: "L’équipe de l’alouette a eu la chance d’accueillir la princesse du Japon, Akiko de Mikasa. Merci pour cette rencontre exceptionnelle.".
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Princess Nobuko visited a shop on May 19 during a 2-day visit to Hiroshima Prefecture for the 20th World Rose Convention 2025.
ふくふく 鮮魚 on Instagram: "寬仁親王妃信子(ともひとしんのうひのぶこ)様来店SPの人数半端ない😊"
5,457 likes, 82 comments - sakanaya66jw on May 19, 2025: "寬仁親王妃信子(ともひとしんのうひのぶこ)様来店SPの人数半端ない😊".
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