I don't know about sidelining; the family's already shrinking, might as well utilize the members it currently has. Tsuguko and Ayako getting patronages is a good sign the IHA is willing to share. I was concerned the extended relatives wouldn't get more duties since the IHA could be saving patronages for Kako, Aiko, and Hisahito.
On February 27th, Princess Hisako attended the 2017 Japan Foundation Prizes for Global Citizenship Award ceremony at the Capitol Hotel Tokyo.
Source: www.mofa.go.jp
On February 28th, Princess Hisako attended the 25th Yomiuri Theater Awards held at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.
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On February 27th, Princess Hisako attended the 2017 Japan Foundation Prizes for Global Citizenship Award ceremony at the Capitol Hotel Tokyo.
Source: www.mofa.go.jp
On February 28th, Princess Hisako attended the 25th Yomiuri Theater Awards held at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.
Photos: