Crown Prince Naruhito Current Events Part 2: January 2018 - April 2019


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Before the events with President Macron and his wife (Noh performance and dinner), CP Naruhito visited Necker-Enfants Malades Hospital where he met patients and researchers. Then, he strolled Jardin du Luxembourg.

Photos: Asahi, Asahi 2 (ah, Getty gallery above updated)
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ETA: Emmanuel et Brigitte Macron invitent le prince héritier du Japon à Versailles - Paris Match

French president hosts Japanese crown prince at Versailles - The Mainichi

A guest shared the invitation to dinner
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Preparations at Versailles
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The chefs and the menu included Joël Robuchon's famous mashed potatoes
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Crown Prince Naruhito's busy September 13th:
- Lycee Jean de la Fontaine were he observed a Japanese lesson and met some students and faculty.
- Jakuchu exhibition and tea ceremony at Petit Palais
- Press conference after Petit Palais visit
- Shochiku Grand Kabuki performance at Palais de Chaillot
- Théâtre National de Chaillot where he activated a light show on the Eiffel Tower to mark the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations

At Lycee Jean de la Fontaine, the lesson discussed Japan and the Olympic Games. While chatting with students learning Japanese, he replied French that he studied French in high school but cannot speak it so well. When a teacher said there's no homework during summer vacation, CP Naruhito said he cannot tell Aiko that. [Sankei]

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According to Asahi Imperial schedule, most of the Imperial branches are listed to welcome CP Naruhito's return at Togu Palace on the 15th: Akishino, Kiko, Mako, Kako, Nobuko, Akiko, Yoko, Hisako, Tsuguko, and Ayako.

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On September 15th, CP Naruhito returned to Japan in the morning.

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Only CP Masako was captured welcoming him back at Togu Palace although I hope photos eventually surface of the other family members. Please Japan media...

The accompanying article is about France-Japan friendship and mentions CP Naruhito studying French and was able use it for speeches and chats. He spoke to President Macron in English without needing a translator. CP Naruhito is also learning Spanish.

ETA: CP Naruhito waving goodbye before departing France on the 14th.
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CP Naruhito will visit Fukui Prefecture October 12-14 for the National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities. CP Masako will not attend. Tentative schedule:

Oct 12: manufacturing and textile company SHINDO in Awara City, Phoenix Plaza in Fukui City
Oct 13: opening ceremony of the National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities in Fukui, basketball game in Katsuyama City
Oct 14: football game in Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum in Wakasa

Source: fukuishimbun.co.jp
 
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CP Naruhito's visit to Shindo company and the encouragement ceremony for athletes on October 12th.
Photos: Sankei, fukuishimbun.co.jp

On October 13th, CP Naruhito attended the opening ceremony of the 18th National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities in Fukui City. Then, he traveled to Katsuyama City to watch basketball games and meet volunteers.
Photos: Sankei, Mainichi, Asahi
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Day 1:
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Day 2:
 
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Crown Prince Naruhito will visit Yamagata Prefecture November 7-8 for the opening ceremony of the 21st National Agricultural Leaders Summit. Agenda includes visits to a high school, the prefectural school for disabled children, and children's hospital. Crown Princess Masako is not scheduled to accompany him.

Sources: yamagata-np.jp, headlines.yahoo.co.jp, NHK
 
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Crown Prince Naruhito received Belgian Vice-Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Didier Reynders for a meeting today, October 30:


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Crown Prince Naruhito began his two-day visit to Yamagata Prefecture today, November 7 (see also Prisma's post above).

One of his first engagements was a visit to Kaminoyama Meishinkan High School in Kaminoyama:


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On November 8th, Crown Prince Naruhito attended the opening ceremony of the 21st National Agricultural Leaders Summit in Yamagata City.

Before the ceremony, he visited a special needs school in Kamiyama City. CP Naruhito watched rehearsals for the school’s cultural festival and encouraged a student doing rehabilitation exercises.

Crown prince visits special needs school in northeastern Japan - The Mainichi

Photos: Sankei Imperial Weekly #564, Getty Images, AP Images for both days

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Bit old but good story: CP Naruhito guided Paralympian Misato Michishita on a 1.5km run at Akasaka Estate on the evening of June 26th.

Naruhito guides Paralympian on palace run ahead of enthronement：The Asahi Shimbun
[...] “Do you feel all right running like this?” Naruhito asked Misato Michishita, the silver medalist in the visually impaired women’s marathon at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games.

They were running on the leafy grounds of the imperial household’s Akasaka Estate in Tokyo on the evening of June 26.

[...] Michishita said Naruhito seemed bewildered when they reached the bumpy initial stretch of the road.

“What should I say in describing something like this?” she quoted the prince as saying.

The pair, however, began to get along better several minutes into their run.

“We are turning to the right,” Naruhito told her ahead of a bend. “The road is bumpy,” he said ahead of a stretch with bad footing.

The pair initially ran at a pace of seven minutes per km, but they got into a better rhythm and sped up to six minutes per km.

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The prince watched a video-sharing website to study how guides should interact with the runner as well as the personal traits of Michishita’s running. He also made arrangements himself for the rope that the two would use, the sources said.

Immediately before the joint run, Naruhito walked on the grounds of the Akasaka Estate with special goggles to understand how visually impaired people sense their surroundings.

When the run was over, Naruhito let Michishita hold his right arm. “What would you like to drink?” the concerned prince asked her.

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Naruhito first met Michishita during an imperial garden party in November last year.

The runner told the prince then, “I wish to be able to run with you if there is an opportunity.”

Naruhito sent a response, and the joint run was realized.

Michishita is a native of Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Her eyesight began to fail from a corneal disease when she was in elementary school, and she lost the sight of her right eye in junior high school. Her left eye also went nearly sightless when she was 25.

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“Naruhito probably wanted to help Michishita broaden her world through the experience of running in a new place,” said a source well-acquainted with the crown prince. “He probably also thought that he should deepen his own understanding toward the public, not just through his official duties but also through more intimate interactions.”
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:previous: A very interesting article. I'm impressed at the pace CP Naruhito was able to keep!
 
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Crown Prince Naruhito received Princess Lalla Hasna at the Crown Prince's residence in Tokyo today, November 22:


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His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince Grants Audience to Participants in the JICA Knowledge Co-Creation Program | News | News & Features | JICA
Nine participants in JICA’s Knowledge Co-Creation Program “National Government Administration for Senior Officials” were granted an audience with His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito at the Crown Prince’s Palace on Oct. 23.

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Participants' impressions
Ms. Hazel Nkagisang Reaitsanye
(Deputy permanent secretary, Corporate Services, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Botswana)

[...] This occasion gave us each an opportunity to represent our country in conveying gratitude for Japan's assistance. We further shared with him the benefits of the program and what we learned from it. We said we were impressed with the way work is done in Japan, namely the timeliness, cleanliness and orderliness. His Imperial Highness shared with us his experiences in some of their countries, especially with the local cuisine, and greeted one participant in his African language. It was an honor we will never forget.

Mr. U. G. Ratnasiri
(Additional secretary of Economic Affairs, Ministry of National Policies & Economic Affairs, Sri Lanka)

It was indeed a pleasure and a privilege for us to have an audience with His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince of Japan. [...] His Imperial Highness was kind enough to talk to all of us and inquire about our experiences in Japan and whether the program was useful to us. His Highness also discussed some matters related to our countries. The program was well-designed for us to improve our capacities as senior policy-making officials of developing countries. I am grateful that such an unforgettable event was arranged for us.
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On December 1st, Crown Prince Naruhito attended a lecture of the Japan Alpine Club in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Professor Emeritus at Kobe University, Kazumasa Hirai (87) spoke about first ascent of Chogolisa II in the Kakakoram region of Pakistan in 1958.

CP Naruhito did not attend the dinner because his daughter Princess Aiko's birthday celebration was the same evening. [Jiji]

Photos: AP Images

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Today, December 9, Crown Prince Naruhito played the viola during a concert of the orchestra of graduates of Gakushuin University in Tokyo:


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Crown Princess Masako has just expressed concerns about her future role as Empress. Well, although I am just a Member Of The Public, she has my total support and I hope that she copes well and is not upset about becoming First Lady. It is difficult for anyone to start a new job; she needs to relax and to give herself a break, sort of thing. She has a lot of public support and admiration.
 
CP Naruhto joined the concert at the second song, Mendelssohn's "Violin Concerto in E Minor". CP Masako and Princess Aiko were in the audience, seated separately. Aiko sat with friends on the first level while Masako was on the second level. After the concert, guest violinists surprised Masako with a birthday song.

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CP Naruhito's last lecture was titled "Faced with historical materials - Reflecting on 40 years of research life" where he spoke about his research experiences at Gakushuin University, Oxford University, and the importance of reading many historical materials.

About 160 students attended the ~80 minute lecture. At the end of the lecture, CP Naruhito wished the students well on their studies and life. He also quoted Anne of Green Gables "I don't know what lies around the bend, but I'm going to believe that the best does."

His 14 lectures since 2003:

2003 - On Society and Culture in the UK
2005 - On Student Life at Oxford
2006 - Water transport in the Middle Ages
2008 - Learning from Oxford University
2009 - Research life at Oxford
2010 - Ox carriage portraits
2011 - Global water and sanitation problem
2012 - Water Disaster and its History - Focusing on Earthquakes and Tsunami Disasters
2013 - Connection between Angkor Wat and Japan
2014 - Introducing Medieval historical materials - Saionji family documents at Gakushuin University Museum of History
2015 - Oxford University study abroad experience
2016 - World water and sanitation problems and future issues
2017 - Joys of Mountaineering
2019 - Faced with historical materials - Reflecting on 40 years of research life

Sources: Jiji, Mainichi
 
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