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On October 23rd, Princess Nobuko attended the 27th National Agricultural Leaders Summit at Kawasho Hall in Kagoshima City. In her speech, she said, "It is of great significance for the development of agriculture in our country and each region that you, who will be responsible for the next generation, exchange knowledge and information with each other and discuss the matter."

Photos, videos: Yomiuri, 373news.com, TBS


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On October 23rd, Princess Akiko attended the 9th World O-CHA (Tea) Festival at Shizuoka Prefectural Convention Arts Center "Grandship" in Shizuoka City. The festival is held every 3 years. About 20 countries and regions participated this year. She is honorary president of the World Tea Festival. Princess Akiko visited Makinohara City booth and expressed sympathies and met with tea farmers affected by last month's tornado.

In the afternoon, she visited the Shizuoka Prefectural Tea Research Center in Kikugawa City.

Sources, photos: FNN, TBS, Facebook 菊川市役所




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ETA: more photos of Princess Akiko and her dogs in Tottori Prefecture October 19-20: FNN
 
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Princess Akiko will make an unofficial visit to Egypt October 31 - November 5 to attend the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Agenda includes tour of the Great Pyramid of Giza and meeting Japanese residents.

Japan provided financial support for the Grand Egyptian Museum, which has its opening ceremony on November 1 and opens to the public on November 4. Princess Akiko was invited by the Egyptian government due to her ties to the Middle East. She is President of the Middle Eastern Culture Center in Japan.

Sources: Sankei, Kyodo, Jiji

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Princess Nobuko visited a market in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture on October 7 during the 79th National Sports Festival.

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On October 25th, Princess Akiko attended the Lipovitan D Challenge Cup 2025 Japan vs. Australia match at the National Stadium in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Japan lost 15-19.

Photos: Getty Images, thedigestweb.com

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I wonder what's the story behind her jacket... it's quite colorful and unusual for her.

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On October 26th, Princess Akiko attended the 34th Prince Tomohito Memorial World Championship Tournament GI at Maebashi Keirin Stadium in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture.

Photos: Nikkansports

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:previous: more of Princess Yohko at Japan Mobility Show 2025

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「ジャパンモビリティショー2025」、自工会 片山正則会長と瑶子女王殿下のスイッチオンで正式スタート

JAMA（日本自動車工業会）は10月30日、「ジャパンモビリティショー 2025」（プレスデー：10月29日～30日/一般公開日：10月31日～11月9日）の会場において同ショーの開幕を記念する「オープニングスイッチオンセレモニー」を開催。瑶子女王殿下によるお言葉とともに、自工会 片山正則会長が主催者あいさつを行なった。
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豊田章男会長らトヨタ首脳陣、瑶子女王殿下と片山正則自工会会長をエスコート

東京ビッグサイトでは10月30日、「ジャパンモビリティショー 2025」の特別招待日が行なわれている。この日は、一般公開日に先立ち特別に招待された特別な観客がショーを閲覧するもので、イベントの総裁である瑶子女王殿下もモビリティショーのオープニングイベントに参加。正式にショーが開幕した。
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In September, Princess Akiko hosted a meeting with players and staff of Japan's national team to the Women's Rugby World Cup at the Mikasa residence.

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JAPAN RUGBY / 日本ラグビー協会 on Instagram: "JRFU名誉総裁の彬子女王殿下に、先月行われた女子ラグビーワールドカップ2025イングランド大会日本代表関係者とのご懇談を開催いただき、女子日本代表選手・スタッフがお招きにあずかりました‼ 素敵なひと時を過ごすことができたことに感激しております🥰 次の大会ではより良い結果を残せるよう、選手一同精進してまいります🏉 #JRFU #JapanRugby #女子ラグビー #sakurafifteen"

2,378 likes, 1 comments - japanrugby_jrfu on October 28, 2025: "JRFU名誉総裁の彬子女王殿下に、先月行われた女子ラグビーワールドカップ2025イングランド大会日本代表関係者とのご懇談を開催いただき、女子日本代表選手・スタッフがお招きにあずかりました‼ 素敵なひと時を過ごすことができたことに感激しております🥰 次の大会ではより良い結果を残せるよう、選手一同精進してまいります🏉 #JRFU #JapanRugby #女子ラグビー #sakurafifteen".
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Princess Akiko gave a lecture "Feeling Close to Japanese Culture - Waka Poetry in Everyday Life" at Urasenke Gakuen in Kyoto. Waka can be intimidating but can be casual by using pen and paper or even mobile phone. She introduced some waka about daily life written by elementary school students.

Akiko explained the New Year's Utakai Hajime (Poetry Reading) ceremony and shared her first time submitting a poem for the event, as well as interactions with her teacher when composing waka. Her lecture also provided a detailed explanation of Imperial Palace attire, sharing rare photos and anecdotes about the junihitoe (twelve-layered kimono) and omigoromo (small garments worn at the Emperor's Enthronement Ceremony and Daijosai Ceremony).

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学校法人裏千家学園　裏千家学園茶道専門学校 on Instagram: ". 茶道科生が揃って拝聴する彬子女王殿下のご講義「身近に感じる日本文化」。 今回のテーマは「生活の中にある和歌」でした。 和歌というと現代人には少しとっつきにくいイメージですが、紙とペン、あるいは携帯電話ひとつで始められる気軽な日本文化ということで、日常の中で小学生が詠んだ和歌などをご紹介。 また、新年に宮中で行われる「歌会始」について分かりやすくご説明くださるとともに、同行事のために殿下が初めて和歌を提出された時のこ

513 likes, 0 comments - urasenkegakuen on October 30, 2025: ". 茶道科生が揃って拝聴する彬子女王殿下のご講義「身近に感じる日本文化」。 今回のテーマは「生活の中にある和歌」でした。 和歌というと現代人には少しとっつきにくいイメージですが、紙とペン、あるいは携帯電話ひとつで始められる気軽な日本文化ということで、日常の中で小学生が詠んだ和歌などをご紹介。...
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ETA: Imperial Household Agency website has been updated to reflect the new Mikasa and Princess Tomohito households! Prince Tomohito is included under both.

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Her Imperial Highness Princess Tomohito of Mikasa - The Imperial Household Agency

This webpage presents the history of Her Imperial Highness Princess Tomohito of Mikasa.
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Their Imperial Highnesses Princess Akiko and Princess Yohko of Mikasa - The Imperial Household Agency

This webpage presents the history of Their Imperial Highnesses Princess Akiko and Princess Yohko of Mikasa.
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New photo of Princess Nobuko on the Personal Histories and Activities pages

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Personal Histories - The Imperial Household Agency

This webpage presents Personal Histories of the Imperial Family.
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Activities of the Imperial Family - The Imperial Household Agency

This webpage presents Activities of the Imperial Family.
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Princess Akiko's unofficial visit to Egypt from October 31 to November 5.

Photos: Facebook Embassy of Japan in Egypt

Egyptian Opera House with Dr. Ahmed Fouad Hannou, Egyptian Minister of Culture. The opera house was built with Japanese cooperation.

Photos: Facebook EgyptianMOC, Facebook EgyptianCabinet

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‎وزارة الثقافة المصرية‎ on Instagram‎: "وزير الثقافة المصري يستقبل الأميرة أكيكو ميكاسا ممثلة إمبراطور اليابان بحفل افتتاح المتحف المصري الكبير بدار الأوبرا المصرية استقبل الدكتور أحمد فؤاد هَنو، وزير الثقافة المصري، الأميرة أكيكو ميكاسا ممثلةً للإم

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Egyptian-Japanese School in the Cairo eastern district of Zahraa’ Madinet Nasr, with Mohamed Abdel Latif Minister of Education on November 3.

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Princess Akiko visits Egyptian Japanese School in Cairo - Watani
... The Japanese school in Madinet Nasr first opened in 2021 within the framework of joint cooperation between Egypt and Japan in the field of education, a programme which has seen some 69 Japanese schools established in Egypt since 2018.
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... During her tour, Princess Akiko listened to a detailed explanation of the education system in the Egyptian-Japanese school. She went into a number of classrooms where she interacted with the children and talked with them about the opening of GEM.

She also followed part of the students’ performative activities, and saw some of their handicrafts and designs. Several depicted the spirit of cooperation between Egypt and Japan by raising the flags of the two countries side by side.
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... The Japanese system of Tokkatsu came under special focus, as the Princess discussed it with the children. Tokkatsu emphasises self service skills in cooperation and teamwork, in all aspects of school life.

Princess Akiko also joined children in the first primary classes in an origami activity that comes within a programme of heritage skills. The children presented works of art expressing their thanks to Japan for its great support for the Grand Egyptian Museum project...
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Watani article (Arabic)
... Japan has cooperated with Egypt and worked hand in hand with it for twenty years to make progress on the Grand Egyptian Museum project...
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...The Japanese embassy stressed that Her Imperial Highness’s visit to Egypt and her attendance at the opening ceremony is a great and opportune moment to emphasize the depth of the long-standing friendship and cooperation between Japan and Egypt, which is not limited to the Grand Egyptian Museum...
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Princess Akiko returned to Japan on November 5, arriving at Narita Airport after 9am. The Japanese government provided a loan of approximately 84.2 billion yen and technical support for restoration.

Photos: FNN
 
Princess Akiko visited Hokkaido Prefecture November 6-8 for Hokkaido Youth Science and Culture Foundation 50th Anniversary events. She shared her experiences with 38 high school students and answered questions at Iai High School in the morning of the 8th.

In the afternoon, Princess Akiko gave a special lecture at the Hakodate International Hotel on the theme of "Studying Japanese Art in the UK." It was attended by 300 high school students and local residents.

She spoke about her school life while studying at Oxford University and her involvement in organizing the collection of Japanese-related works at the British Museum. Princess Akiko explained research conducted by a Japanese calligraphy appraiser at the museum during the Meiji period, "The research led to the addition of information such as the artist's name, value, and authenticity to Japanese works that had previously been collected in the museum." Reflecting on that time, Princess Akiko said, "I was proud to have been involved in a role that was like opening a time capsule, as there are many items in the collection that are not on display."

The foundation aims to contribute to the development of society by carrying out necessary programs to foster talented young people with broad knowledge of science and culture and a rich international perspective. Princess Akiko was appointed an honorary council member in 2014.

Photos: digital.hakoshin.jp, hokkaido-nl.jp

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Photos 2-3: Princess Akiko with friends recently, including rakugo storyteller Tachikawa Shinohachi.

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On September 29th, Princess Akiko's cultural organization Shinyusha and Kyoto Sangyo University held their 9th workshop. The kimono workshop was held at the reception hall of Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto with the generous cooperation of the Institute for Chiso Arts and Culture. 2 students from the Faculty of Cultural Studies at Kyoto Sangyo University prepared a variety of activities.
  • formal worship
  • talk from Director Kato of the Institute for Chiso Arts and Culture
  • quiz
  • kimono disassembly from Ms. Wada of Chiso, showcasing all the kimono layers and pieces
  • "Become a kimono coordinator" where children created their own kimono and obi combination from several designs
  • vote for best coordination, prizes
Photos: Facebook Shinyusha

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On October 5th, Princess Akiko and Shinyusha harvested rice from Niigata Prefecture with students from Kokugakuin University and Niigata University of International and Information Studies. The farmers guided the group in bundling and handling the rice. Additional explanation was provided for threshing and drying.

The group had pork soup for lunch with local ingredients and an assortment of pickles at the community center. This year, the harvested rice will be dedicated to Okunitama Shrine in Fuchu, Tokyo in December.

Photos: Facebook Shinyusha

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Mikasa updates from Instagram's October summary.

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宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency | 10月の常陸宮家•三笠宮家•高円宮家のご活動を紹介します。 | Instagram

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Photos 5-6: Princess Akiko at 79th National Sports Festival in Shiga Prefecture, October 2-3

Photo 7: Princess Akiko hosted the Japanese Women's Rugby Team at the Mikasa East residence, October 15

Photo 8: Princess Yohko at 79th National Sports Festival in Shiga Prefecture, October 1. (Kendo, I think)

Photos 9-10: Princess Yohko at 2025 Healthcare Equipment Exhibition and Seminar in Kagoshima Prefecture, October 3


Oddly, nothing in the monthly summary for Princess Nobuko. :unsure:
 
On October 4th, Princess Yohko and her patronage NPO Japan Universal Sound Design Association attended a Comprehensive Collaboration Conference at Kirameki Terrace Healthcare Hospital in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. The Gyokushoukai Group signed a partnership agreement with the NPO last year. This conference was held to mark the first anniversary and serve as a venue to share results and discuss future prospects.

The Chief Technician of the Rehabilitation Department reported on the hospital's efforts to prevent hearing frailty and dementia. Shinichiro Nakaishi, Chairman of Japan Universal Sound Design Association, shared the progress of local awareness activities and the direction for strengthening collaboration in the future. The group discussed promoting understanding among local residents, strengthening support systems, and implementing the system in medical and welfare settings.

Photos, article: kthc-hp.com

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Princess Yohko passed the sixth-dan kendo examination held in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture on November 9. She was one of only three people to pass. The examination was held in a live match format. Kendoka who have trained for 5+ years since passing the fifth-dan level participated. Princess Yohko has been practicing kendo since she was a child.

Source: txbiz.tv-tokyo.co.jp

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On November 7th, Princess Yohko attended the opening ceremony of the 73rd National Youth Convention at Nippon Seinenkan Hall in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Photo: Facebook 高知県青年団協議会

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On November 9th, Princess Akiko attended the 40th Prince Tomohito Trophy and Princess Akiko Trophy Children's Song Grand Prix Competition at EX Theater Roppongi in Minato, Tokyo. The competition will be broadcast on December 20.

Photos: post.tv-asahi.co.jp, entamerush.jp

A new award/division was added this year: Princess Akiko Trophy for Kids' division. Wako made the award is based on her personal emblem "snow" and a famous children's song. The design has dog paw prints as musical notes, running happily and carefree across a silvery white snowflake.
  • Princess Akiko Trophy in "Kids' Division"
  • Prince Tomohito Trophy in "Children's Division", "Family Division", and "Adult Division"
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On November 13th, Princess Nobuko attended the 2025 Kyushu Eight Prefectures Red Cross Conference in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture.

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About 60 people, including 9 Imperial family members, paid respects at the 1st anniversary memorial ceremony for Princess Yuriko. Princess Aiko refrained from attending because she's leaving for an official visit to Laos on November 17. She sent offerings. A memorial ceremony was also held at the Mikasa residence in the morning.

Sources: TBS, Yomiuri, NTV

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On November 14th, Princess Akiko attended the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) Music Festival 2025 at Nippon Budokan in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

Photos: AFLO Images

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On November 18th, Princess Yuriko's spirit was enshrined at the Imperial Palace Sanctuaries' Koreiden. Princess Akiko, Princess Yohko and Princess Hisako attended. Princess Yuriko's spirit was placed in wooden box and moved from the Mikasa residence to the Imperial Palace Sanctuaries around 10am.

Photos, sources: Jiji, AP Images, NTV

 
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Princess Yohko visited Mie Prefecture November 21-23 for the Princess Yohko Cup / 2025 Super Formula Rounds 10-11-12 at Suzuka Circuit. Due to poor weather at the previous round at Fuji, the qualifying and final races for rounds 10-12 were held November 22-23.
  • Round 10 winner: Tomoki Nojiri
  • Round 11 winner: Igor Omura Fraga
  • Round 12 (final) winner: Ayumu Iwasa
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On November 25th, Princess Akiko attended the cycling competition of the 2025 Deaflympics held at the Japan Cycle Sports Center in Izu City, Shizuoka Prefecture.

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On November 26th, Princess Nobuko attended the Fukuoka Prefecture Japanese Red Cross Society 65th Anniversary General Meeting in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture.

Video: KBC

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On November 27th, Princess Akiko attended the Kyoto Sangyo University 60th Anniversary Ceremony at Prince Kyoto Takaragaike Hotel in Kyoto. She is a professor at the university's Institute of Japanese Culture.

Photos: Mainichi

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On November 24th Princess Akiko gave a lecture entitled "The Spirit of Japanese Beauty" at Gakushuin University Centennial Memorial Hall in Toshima, Tokyo. She attended a tea reception afterwards.

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On November 16th, Princess Akiko and her cultural organization Shinyusha held a workshop "One-Day Monk Experience: Experience Temple Culture" at Shoganji Temple in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture.
  • Study session and quiz by Chief Priest, Yoshihide Kurashima, and his apprentice, Keina (Mina) Kurashima.
  • Lecture by Professor Ishii Yusei of Fukugenji Temple with topics on Buddhist altar equipment, etiquette, prayer beads, kasaya robe, etc.
  • Hands-on activities: make prayer bead bracelets, 10-minute Japanese Zen meditation under the guidance of Soto Zen priest Tsuboi.
  • Goma (fire offering) ceremony where participants wrote their wishes for peace or personal prayers on goma sticks. As sutras were recited, the sticks were burned.
Photos: Facebook Shinyusha

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After Princess Akiko returned from Egypt, she gave an interview to Yomiuri Shimbun regarding her publications and culture.
  • Importance of 1st sentence, then she writes freely.
  • Focus on events from daily life
  • Pursuit of what you love, "I want the world to be a place where people can pursue what they love, " she says, "I arrived at this point by pursuing what I love. I love history, so I entered the history department, had the opportunity to study abroad, and became a researcher. Having something you love is a driving force."
  • Akiko met many different people in the course of her official duties, and said, "I feel that each of them has a story to tell, which is why they are here."
  • Many essays are about Kyoto.
  • Japan's diversity, "Japan is not a big country, but I think a big part of its charm is that wherever you go, the food and language are different. They are also good at incorporating cultures from other countries and making them their own. There are many things that have evolved uniquely in Japan, such as castella cake and konpeito sugar, which were introduced from Europe, and kanji is perhaps the best example of this. Although it is their own culture, the more I learn about it, the more fascinating I think this country is."
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「最初の一文はよく考えて、あとは自由に」彬子さまがエッセー刊行

【読売新聞】　飼い犬にお 腹 ( なか ) を噛まれたことや、芳名録に文字を書き間違えたエピソード、自身を 護 ( まも ) る「側衛さん」（皇宮警察の護衛官）について……。身の回りの出来事を中心に、柔らかな文章でつづられたエッセー
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On December 3rd, Princess Nobuko hosted a duck netting reception for the diplomatic corps at Saitama Kamoba (Imperial Wild Duck Preserve) in Koshigaya, Saitama Prefecture.

Photos: Facebook Embassy of Timor Leste in Tokyo

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More photos and video of Princess Nobuko at the Judo Grand Slam 2025 at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on December 6: AFLO Images, euronews.com

She also met the Shalva Gogoladze, Georgia's Minister of Sports, and Teimuraz Lezhava, Ambassador to Japan: Facebook

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The second women’s gold medal of the Park24 Group Tokyo Grand Slam was predicted to go to Uta Abe from before the morning’s first “hajime.” No matter how many titles a judoka has though, nothing is ever guaranteed and Uta Abe knows that better than anyone. She worked clinically in the final to...
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New/different photos from November summary for extended Imperial branches. Nothing for Princess Nobuko again...

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宮内庁/ Imperial Household Agency | 11月の常陸宮家・三笠宮家・高円宮家のご活動を紹介します。詳しくは、 @kunaicho_jp プロフィールのリンクから宮内庁ウェブサイト「常陸宮家・三笠宮寬仁親王妃家・三笠宮家・高円宮家のご日程」をご覧ください。 | Instagram

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Photos 5-7: Princess Akiko in Egypt

Photo 10: Princess Yohko at 73rd National Youth Convention opening ceremony on November 7

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Princess Akiko gave an interview to Esse Online, which was published on December 8. She spoke about how the Imperial Family spends New Year's and her activities to preserve Japanese culture.

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彬子女王殿下に聞く「お正月の意味」 | ESSEonline（エッセ オンライン）

女性皇族として初めて博士号を取得され、『赤と青のガウン オックスフォード留学記』がベストセラーとなった三笠宮家の彬子女王殿下。皇室でのお正月の過ごし方や日本の文化を守るご活動について伺いました。
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  • Busy early January
    • January 1: New Year Receptions and formal greetings
    • January 2: New Year General Public Greetings
    • January 3: Genshi-sai ritual at Palace Sanctuaries and she visits various Imperial families to offer New Year's greetings
    • January 5: Prince Tomohito's birthday. When he was alive, they would receive guests who came to offer New Year's greetings and birthday wishes
    • January 7: Emperor Showa memorial ceremony
  • Since childhood, Akiko has "loved the Ohishi Hanabira cakes we receive at the Imperial Palace at New Year, and I don't feel like the New Year has arrived until I have had one."
  • She discusses the traditional confection and mochi, cultural meanings, significance, etc.
  • "Mochi is offered to the household altar according to the number of family members, and the head of the household distributes the leftovers, one per family member."
  • Discusses her cultural organization Shinyusha and activities to share Japanese culture to the next generation
  • Akiko is still learning and seeks answers for various Imperial customs.
    • Why do Imperial women wear hats? Akiko used say "that's the tradition" since hats are part of women's fashion and usually not worn after 4pm. However, grandmother Princess Yuriko simply said hats are worn for sun protection.
    • Akiko wonders why Imperial family do not bow twice, clap twice, and bow once when visiting a shrine?
    • When an Imperial family member passes away, why are the dried sweets offered as tribute red and white?
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Princess Akiko gave an interview about her essays to The Kyoto, which was published on December 14.

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彬子さまがつづる京都の日常飼い犬に腹を噛まれた？「事件体質」の話題鮮やかに｜THE KYOTO｜京都新聞

三笠宮家の彬子さまが京都新聞のコラム欄に寄稿したエッセーなどを収録した『飼い犬に腹を噛まれる』を刊行された。「事件体質」の目で見つめる京都の日常とは。
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On December 17th, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako paid respects for the 1st anniversary of Princess Yuriko's death at Toshimaoka Cemetery in Tokyo. They spoke to Princess Akiko before leaving.

Photos: Asahi, Sankei
 
On December 7th, Princess Akiko and her cultural organization Shinyusha held a dedication and reporting ceremony for 2025 rice workshop at Okunitama Shrine in Fuchū, Tokyo. This year is the 10th anniversary of the rice workshop and over 80 people attended, including Shinyusha board members, Niigata executive committee, and Kokugakuin University personnel.

The group expressed gratitude for the decade and this year's harvest and prayed for the success of next year's rice farming. A food lecture was held after the dedication ceremony:
  1. Rice sommelier Tomoko Mikami demonstrated how to wash rice.
  2. Hiroshi Miyao of Miyao Farm, representing the farmers in Niigata who support the rice workshop, spoke about naturally cultivating rice, reusing straw to make sandals, and low environmental impact.
  3. Chief Priest of Okunitama Shrine and Mr. Saruwatari, a director of Shinyusha, discussed "Learning about Festivals and Rice through Manga" as teaching material.
Finally, the Shinyusha rice was cooked and Ms. Mikami instructed on the proper way to serve rice. Participants reflected on the day's events before the closing address.

Photos: Facebook Shinyusha

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Princess Akiko gave an interview to Tennenseikatsu. The article "What are the secrets to enjoying Japanese culture?" was published on December 20.

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「日本文化を楽しむ秘訣は何ですか？」彬子女王殿下インタビュー／会うこと、聞くこと - 天然生活web

イギリスのオックスフォード大学で日本美術史を研究し、女性皇族として初めて博士号を取得された、三笠宮家の彬子（あきこ）女王殿下。帰国後は大学などで教えながら、日本文化を未来に残す活動を行う団体「心游舎」の総裁として全国各地で活動されています。ご著書『日本文化、寄り道の旅～彬子女王殿下特別講義～』の刊行にあたり、彬子さまが大切にしていらっしゃるお考えを伺いました。（『天然生活』2026年1月号掲載）
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Princess Akiko of Mikasa gave an interview about her essay collection to Book Asahi, which was published on December 21.

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彬子さまエッセイ集「飼い犬に腹を噛まれる」インタビュー　導かれるまま、ふわりふわり「文章自体が寄り道」｜好書好日

『赤と青のガウン オックスフォード留学記』文庫版が39万部のベストセラーに。近著となるエッセイ集『飼い犬に腹を噛まれる』は新聞に掲載された47編や漫画家・ほしよりこさんの挿絵を収録。文章から垣間見える皇族の何気ない日常と親しみやすい人...
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好書好日 on Instagram: "三笠宮家の彬子さま近刊『飼い犬に腹を噛まれる』📚 新聞に掲載された47編や漫画家・ほしよりこさんの挿絵を収録。 「私は導かれるままにふわりふわりと歩いているような“寄り道体質”」 皇族の何気ない日常と親しみやすい人柄、ユーモアのセンスは本作でも健在です。 記事はプロフィール欄のURL、または以下から⬇ https://book.asahi.com/article/16208881 (Photo by 篠田英美) #彬子女王 #飼い犬に腹を噛ま

83 likes, 0 comments - kosho_kojitsu on December 20, 2025: "三笠宮家の彬子さま近刊『飼い犬に腹を噛まれる』📚 新聞に掲載された47編や漫画家・ほしよりこさんの挿絵を収録。 「私は導かれるままにふわりふわりと歩いているような“寄り道体質”」 皇族の何気ない日常と親しみやすい人柄、ユーモアのセンスは本作でも健在です。 記事はプロフィール欄のURL、または以下から⬇ https://book.asahi.com/article/16208881 (Photo by 篠田英美) #彬子女王 #飼い犬に腹を噛まれる...
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On December 24th, Shūkan Bunshun published a 100-minute interview with Princess Akiko: "Farewell to my beloved dog" and "Memories of my father and resolve as head of the family" (paid article, preview only)

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【完全版】彬子女王100分インタビュー「愛犬との別れ」「父の思い出と当主の覚悟」 | 週刊文春

今年（2025年、以下同）9月に新著「飼い犬に腹を噛まれる」を上梓したのですが、いろんな方から「お腹、大丈夫だった？」と心配されました。 　飼い犬に腹を噛まれたのは実話です。雄の山陰柴犬なのですが…
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On December 23rd, Princess Akiko visited the "Ramses the Great Exhibition" at CREVIA BASE TOKYO in Koto, Tokyo.

Photos: Facebook Embassy of Egypt in Tokyo, AFLO Images

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彬子女王殿下に「ラムセス大王展」をご高覧いただきました - ラムセス大王展 ファラオたちの黄金

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... On December 17th, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako paid respects for the 1st anniversary of Princess Yuriko's death at Toshimaoka Cemetery in Tokyo. They spoke to Princess Akiko before leaving.

Photos: Asahi, Sankei
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On December 28th, Princess Nobuko attended a celebration at Ikenohata Live Space Qui in Taito, Tokyo to commemorate former Kumamoto governor Ikuo Kabashima's receipt of the Order of the Rising Sun.

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Princess Yohko's foundation website has been updated. Unfortunately, it's mostly 1 long page and details of donations was removed.

PYM一般財団法人 | PYM Foundation

PYM一般財団法人 | PYM Foundation は、芸術文化の振興と寄付活動を通じて、やさしさにあふれ、明るく美しい輝く社会の実現を目指しています。「アートで、世界をもっと美しく」を理念とし、アートを起点とした創造的な支援の輪を広げています。
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I hope the results/donations information will return in the next update.
 
Princess Nobuko send a holiday card to her patronage Doyokan.

Photo: Facebook NPOdoyokan

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On November 29th, Princess Akiko as a speaker at the "Japanese Culture for Everyone" symposium at Kyoto Sangyo University to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Institute for Japanese Culture and Culture. The speakers presented "AI Yukihime-chan," an interactive AI developed by a professor in the Faculty of Information Science and Engineering at the university, based on "Yukihime-chan," the mascot character of Shinyusha, Princess Akiko's cultural organization. "AI Yukihime-chan" was trained on Akiko's books and papers.

Director Kobayashi also asked an unexpected question to "AI Yukihime-chan"
Director Kobayashi: Yukihime seems a little bored, so let's ask her a question. Okay, a curveball, but can Yukihime answer the question about her "ideal boyfriend"? What kind of man is ideal?

Princess Akiko (looking a little nervous): There is also the issue of privacy, so please be careful with what you say.

AI Yukihime: The ideal man is someone who cares deeply for Princess Akiko and who the two of them can spend ordinary, everyday moments together. He should also be kind and intelligent.
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On November 30th, Princess Yohko attended the 57th Miyasama Charity Bowling Tournament at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Bowling Center in Minato, Tokyo.

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On January 11th, Princess Akiko attended the 62nd All-Japan University Rugby Championship Final (Meiji University vs Waseda University) at the National Stadium in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Meiji University won 22-10.

Photos: Facebook New Zealand Embassy, Tokyo

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Meiji Victorious in Epic Japan University Rugby Championship Final

Meiji University secured their 14th All-Japan University Rugby Championship following their 22-10 victory over…
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Director Kobayashi: Yukihime seems a little bored, so let's ask her a question. Okay, a curveball, but can Yukihime answer the question about her "ideal boyfriend"? What kind of man is ideal?

Princess Akiko (looking a little nervous): There is also the issue of privacy, so please be careful with what you say.

AI Yukihime: The ideal man is someone who cares deeply for Princess Akiko and who the two of them can spend ordinary, everyday moments together. He should also be kind and intelligent.
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I laughed. (Though was the Yukihime AI describing its own "ideal boyfriend" or Akiko's? Rather cute if the AI mascot is insisting that its sweetheart must love its owner...)
 
Princess Nobuko visited Cosmos Hall in Koga City, Fukuoka Prefecture on November 26, 2025 after attending the Prefectural Japanese Red Cross Society 65th Anniversary General Meeting in Kitakyushu City. She viewed locally grown fruit, seasonal vegetables, and other products.

Photos: city.koga.fukuoka.jp

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田辺 一城 on Instagram: "◎三笠宮寬仁親王妃信子殿下が「コスモス館」をご視察 令和7年11月26日午前、北九州市で開催された福岡県日赤紺綬会創立65周年記念総会に信子妃殿下がご出席され、午後に「コスモス館」をご視察されました。 コスモス広場大井利光組合長と共に信子妃殿下をお出迎えし、その後、信子妃殿下は、終始和やかな雰囲気の中、店内に並べられた地元産の「あまおう」やみかん、旬の野菜、その他加工品などをご覧になりました。 #古賀市 #コスモス館 #コスモス広場"

162 likes, 1 comments - kazuki_tanabe1980 on January 25, 2026: "◎三笠宮寬仁親王妃信子殿下が「コスモス館」をご視察 令和7年11月26日午前、北九州市で開催された福岡県日赤紺綬会創立65周年記念総会に信子妃殿下がご出席され、午後に「コスモス館」をご視察されました。 コスモス広場大井利光組合長と共に信子妃殿下をお出迎えし、その後、信子妃殿下は、終始和やかな雰囲気の中、店内に並べられた地元産の「あまおう」やみかん、旬の野菜、その他加工品などをご覧になりました。 #古賀市 #コスモス館 #コスモス広場".
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Princess Nobuko visited Kyoto Prefecture January 24-25 to attend the 2026 New Year's Ceremony of the Japan Junior Chamber International Kyoto Conference.

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西脇隆俊（京都府知事） on Instagram: "三笠宮寬仁親王妃信子殿下の御臨席を仰ぎ、開催されました公益社団法人日本青年会議所2026年度京都会議新年式典に出席しました。 本年も全国各地の若いリーダーの皆様が、ここ京都の地で、新年のスタートを切られますことを、開催地の知事として大変嬉しく思いますとともに、お集りの皆様を心から歓迎申し上げます。 今年で60回目となる京都会議での出会いや交流が皆様にとって新たな経験やアイデアを得るきっかけとなることを心から願っております。"

34 likes, 0 comments - nishiwaki_takatoshi on January 24, 2026: "三笠宮寬仁親王妃信子殿下の御臨席を仰ぎ、開催されました公益社団法人日本青年会議所2026年度京都会議新年式典に出席しました。 本年も全国各地の若いリーダーの皆様が、ここ京都の地で、新年のスタートを切られますことを、開催地の知事として大変嬉しく思いますとともに、お集りの皆様を心から歓迎申し上げます。 今年で60回目となる京都会議での出会いや交流が皆様にとって新たな経験やアイデアを得るきっかけとなることを心から願っております。".
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On January 25th, Princess Akiko attended a new Noh play "漆供養" in Tokyo to support Noto lacquerware and earthquake recovery. She initiated a crowdfunding campaign, raising over 13 million yen in 3 months, to produce the play, which is based on a waka poem she wrote and supervised by Noh actor Kiyokazu Kanze. The play tells a story about lacquer craftsmen, depicting scenes such as cutting lacquer trees to collect sap.

Photos: FNN, Sankei Imperial Weekly 933


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On January 30th, Princess Akiko attended the annual memorial service at Emperor Komei's mausoleum in Kyoto. Other Imperial family attended a ceremony at the Imperial Palace Sanctuaries in Tokyo.

 
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On January 10th, Princess Akiko attended the 40th National Costume Culture Achievement Awards Ceremony at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo in Bunkyo, Tokyo. She gave a 60-minute special lecture titled "Kimono of the Imperial Family - From Meiji to Reiwa" after the awards. Former Mikasa Princess Yasuko Konoe also attended.

The late Princess Yuriko was honorary president of the National Costume Culture Promotion Association and the 40th awards ceremony was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Photos: Facebook 一般財団法人 民族衣裳文化普及協会

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第40回 民族衣裳文化功労者表彰式開催！彬子女王殿下 特別御講演 | 参加したい -イベントやレポート- | 一般財団法人 民族衣裳文化普及協会

きもの文化でおもてなしプロジェクト展開中！美しい伝統文化きもの。より多くの方に広めるため様々なイベントを行っています。
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一般財団法人 民族衣裳文化普及協会（きもの文化教室） on Instagram: "《 第40回民族衣裳文化功労者表彰式開催！彬子女王殿下 特別御講演 》 ㅤㅤ 日時：令和8年1月10日（土） 会場：ホテル椿山荘東京　グランドホール椿 ㅤㅤ コロナ禍で開催が見送られておりました第40回民族衣裳文化功労者表彰式が令和8年1月10日（土）ホテル椿山荘東京にて開催されました。 表彰式は当協会元名誉総裁三笠宮妃百合子殿下の御孫様の彬子女王殿下に御台臨いただき、また三笠宮妃百合子殿下の御長女 近衛甯子様も

186 likes, 1 comments - kimonodehello on February 3, 2026: "《 第40回民族衣裳文化功労者表彰式開催！彬子女王殿下 特別御講演 》 ㅤㅤ 日時：令和8年1月10日（土） 会場：ホテル椿山荘東京　グランドホール椿 ㅤㅤ コロナ禍で開催が見送られておりました第40回民族衣裳文化功労者表彰式が令和8年1月10日（土）ホテル椿山荘東京にて開催されました。 表彰式は当協会元名誉総裁三笠宮妃百合子殿下の御孫様の彬子女王殿下に御台臨いただき、また三笠宮妃百合子殿下の御長女...
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On January 17th, Princess Akiko and her cultural organization Shinyusha held a "Let's Savor Adzuki Beans" workshop at Hokkaido Shrine in Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture. The workshop welcomed adzuki bean farmer Mitsuru Jujii and Fumihide Oda, President of Rokkatei Co., Ltd. (confectionary company) as lecturers.
  • worship
  • lecture from Jujii on beans and quiz
  • hands-on activities to learn how to adzuki beans become red bean paste (anko)
    • "Nio-zumi" experience. Nio-zumi is a process to naturally dry adzuki beans, a method commonly used until about 30 years ago. Fewer farmers perform the laborious traditional stacking harvested beans due to advances in technology. Children crawled under plastic sheets called "Mameboshi" or "Mamebotchi", pretending to be the beans.
    • sorting beans
  • lecture from Oda and video on anko manufacturing process, specialized techniques, anko takes 2 days to make, suppressing tannins to produce a refreshing, elegant and easy-to-eat anko.
  • anko tasting - 8 types
Photos: Facebook Shinyusha

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Princess Nobuko was appointed Honorary President of Nippon Bonsai Association, effective February 1. She has a strong interest in trees and has been interacting with bonsai enthusiasts for some time, which led to her appointment.

Source: Yomiuri
 
Full video: Princess Akiko's lecture "Japanese Art: Untold Stories" from the World Forum on Japanese Culture on May 31, 2025.

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On February 13th, Princess Akiko gave a keynote speech on the theme of "Passing on Japanese culture to the future" at a symposium held at Mukogawa Women’s University in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. The symposium was held as part of efforts to strengthen the research capabilities of female researchers and to develop leadership skills. Approximately 1,600 junior high school, high school, and university students attended.

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彬子さまが「日本文化を未来へ伝えるために」をテーマに講演…「記憶の種を子どもたちの心にまく作業を続けていきたい」

【読売新聞】三笠宮家の彬子さまが１３日、兵庫県西宮市の武庫川女子大で開かれたシンポジウムに出席し、「日本文化を未来へ伝えるために」をテーマに基調講演をされた。 シンポジウムは、女性研究者の研究力強化とリーダー育成の一環で開かれ、中学
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On February 13th, Princess Nobuko attended the Kokufu Bonsai Exhibition 100th Anniversary Ceremony at the Imperial Hotel in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

Photos: Facebook Tomohiro Masumi, Facebook 西山巍

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Princess Akiko arrived in Aomori Prefecture on February 15. The next day, she attended ski events of the 80th National Winter Sports Games at Owani Onsen Ski Resort. During a break in competitions, Princess Akiko skied the giant slalom course with the Governor and other officials.

On February 17th, she served as the starter for men's relay and junior men's relay at Aomori Ajara Cross Country Course. In the afternoon, she interacted with high school student volunteers.

Photos, video: FNN, Facebook Go Fukushima

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彬子さまが視察　自らコース滑降／国スポ・スキー｜青森スポーツ｜青森ニュース｜Web東奥

三笠宮家の彬子さまが15日に青森県入りされ、16日、大鰐町の大鰐温泉スキー場で開催している「青の煌（きら）めきあおもり国スポ」スキー競技会の大回転競技を視察された。彬子さまは水色のウエアに白のズボンをお召しになり、宮下宗一郎知事も同行して競技コースや馬の背コースなどを滑り降り、競技の様子などを視察された。先導役を務め、大鰐スキースクール校長も務める中島英臣・大鰐町議会議長は「彬子さまはスキーがお好きで、きれいなフォームで滑っていた。（先導役として）大会のコースを荒らさないよう心がけた」と語った…
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彬子さま　国スポ会場を訪問　高校生たちと笑顔で交流 | ABAニュース

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Princess Akiko will visit Luxembourg on March 17th:

She will deliver a public lecture titled "The Art of Copying – Creating Reproductions for the West" on Japanese art and culture at Dräi Eechelen museum in Luxembourg city, Luxembourg.

The lecture is free but advance reservation is mandatory. The National Museum of Archaeology, History and Art, which co-organizes the lecture, believes that it may go sold out in a very short time.

The Japanese Embassy announced the visit of the Princess.

No other details about her visit have been published or announced and it is not known if she'll remain in Luxembourg any longer.

Sources, information: today.rtl.lu, official facebook of the embassy,
 
:previous: Princess Akiko will unofficially visit Luxembourg and Monaco March 16-24. The visit to Monaco is at the invitation of Prince Albert II.
  • 3/16: depart from Haneda Airport, arrive in Luxembourg in afternoon via UK, attend dinner hosted by Japan's ambassador
  • 3/17: give a lecture "The Art of Copying – Creating Reproductions for the West" in English at Dräi Eechelen Museum
  • 3/19: depart Luxembourg, arrive at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport in France, travel to Monaco
  • 3/20-21: attend Sainte Dévote Rugby Tournament, an international under-12 7-aside competition, where a team from Osaka is participating for the first time. She is Honorary President of the Japan Rugby Football Union
  • 3/21: attend "Japan Day" opening ceremony, commemorating the 20th anniversary of Japan-Monaco diplomatic relations, attend Rose Ball
  • 3/22: depart Monaco to UK
  • 3/23: depart UK
  • 3/24: return to Japan
Sources: Asahi, NTV

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On February 25th, Princess Akiko of Mikasa attended the 2025 Keirin Outstanding Athlete Awards Ceremony at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo in Minato, Tokyo.

Photos: Nikkansports, cyclowired.jp, cyclowired.jp2

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Princess Akiko attended the 49th Biei Miyasama International Ski Marathon in Hokkaido Prefecture February 14-15, 2026.

Photo: Facebook

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More photos of Princess Akiko as guest speaker at the "New Horizons in Japanese Culture Opened by the Perspectives of Female Researchers" symposium at Mukogawa Women's University in Hyogo Prefecture on February 13:

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彬子女王殿下を講師に迎えたシンポジウム「女性研究者の視点が拓く日本文化の新地平」を公江記念講堂で開催しました。

武庫川女子大学は2月13日、彬子女王殿下を講師にお迎えしたシンポジウム「女性研究者の視点が拓く日本文化の新地平」を公江記念講堂で開催しました。附属中学校、高等学校の生徒や本学学生、教職員の計約1600人が参加。司会は、本学非常勤講師でラジオパーソナリティーの塩田えみさんが務めました。 本学は、令和５年度文部科学省科学技術人材育成補助事業「ダイバーシティ研究環境実現イニシアティブ（女性リーダー育成型）」に採択され、女性研究者の研究力強化とリーダー育成に取り組んでおり、2023年度からシンポジウムを毎年開催しています。...
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Princess Akiko's final lecture in 2025 for Urasenke Gakuen Professional College of Chado. 3rd year students served tea afterwards. Tea was served in a Japanese larch maki-e tea caddy, a bamboo-themed water jar, and a tea bowl decorated with a plum blossom design.

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学校法人裏千家学園　裏千家学園茶道専門学校 on Instagram: ". 彬子女王殿下による今年度最後のご講義でした。 終了後、立礼室で3年生が呈茶をさせていただきました。 唐松蒔絵の棗、竹の絵の水指、梅の絵の茶碗でお茶を差し上げたところ殿下は「松竹梅ですね」とお気づきになり、学生に学園生活について尋ねられるなど終始和やかな雰囲気でした。 #彬子女王 #彬子女王殿下ご講義 #裏千家学園 #裏千家学園茶道専門学校"

1,092 likes, 0 comments - urasenkegakuen on February 19, 2026: ". 彬子女王殿下による今年度最後のご講義でした。 終了後、立礼室で3年生が呈茶をさせていただきました。 唐松蒔絵の棗、竹の絵の水指、梅の絵の茶碗でお茶を差し上げたところ殿下は「松竹梅ですね」とお気づきになり、学生に学園生活について尋ねられるなど終始和やかな雰囲気でした。 #彬子女王 #彬子女王殿下ご講義 #裏千家学園 #裏千家学園茶道専門学校".
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Princess Yohko met Hiroshi Sudo, Deputy President of Shinkin Central Bank (SCB), in summer 2025.

Sudo described her as "truly a wonderful person. I was deeply impressed by her sincere feelings toward the Japanese people and her thoughts on the ideal role of a member of the imperial family. No matter what others may say, I hope Princess Yoko will always maintain her unique charm..."

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The other day, I had the opportunity to spend time with Princess Yoko. She is truly a wonderful person. I was deeply impressed by her sincere feelings toward the Japanese people and her thoughts on… | Hiroshi Sudo

The other day, I had the opportunity to spend time with Princess Yoko. She is truly a wonderful person. I was deeply impressed by her sincere feelings toward the Japanese people and her thoughts on the ideal role of a member of the imperial family. No matter what others may say, I hope...
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