Crown Prince & Crown Princess Akishino Current Events Part 1: May 2019 - October 2024


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On October 4th, Crown Princess Kiko accompanied Princess Sonam Dechen Wangchuck and her sons, Dasho Jigje Singye Wangchuck and Dasho Jigme Jigten Wangchuck, on a tour of the Imperial Palace East Gardens and music practice of the Imperial Household Agency. Crown Princess Kiko entered the palace shortly after 9am.
Sources: FNN, NTV

On October 5th, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the 31st Blue Planet Prize ceremony at Tokyo Kaikan. Princess Sonam Dechen Wangchuck accepted the award on behalf of her father King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Laureates from 2021 and 2020 were also invited since the ceremony was not held due to the pandemic.

Photos: AP Images, Sankei, NHK

Crown Prince, Princess attend Blue Planet Prize award ceremony in Tokyo - The Japan News
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“I hope this award will serve as an opportunity to raise the environmental awareness of people around the world and encourage them to take action.,” the prince said.
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On October 11th, Crown Princess Kiko visited civic center "Katarian" in Katagami City, Akita Prefecture to observe childcare activities as president of Imperial Gift Foundation Boshi-Aiiku-kai. She also visited Ishikawa Old Museum, a local culture preservation and tradition center in Katagami City and the Prefectural Forest Learning Exchange Center Plaza Crypton in Akita City.

Photo/video: Asahi, NHK
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On October 12th, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the opening ceremony of the 29th Scientific Meeting of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) in Kyoto. About 4,000 people from 80 countries and regions will participate in the hybrid meeting over 5 days until October 16.

Photos/video: AP Images, NHK, Yomiuri

Crown prince, crown princess attend meeting of hypertension experts in Kyoto - The Japan News
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In his address at the ceremony, which he gave in English, the crown prince expressed his gratitude to members of the society for working hard to improve medical skills for treating high blood pressure and cardiovascular illnesses.

He also expressed his wish for the scientists to continue making contributions to the further development of hypertension studies and to the happiness of human beings.

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On September 30th, the IHA announced renovations for the Akishino residence has been completed. The Crown Prince family will move by end of fiscal year (March 2023).

2.6 billion yen for the existing Akishino residence
3.02 billion yen for Akishino residence + landscaping/garden

Total cost: 3.466 billion yen includes Akasaka East residence renovation and connection
Total area increased from 1,540 square meters to 2,973 square meters

Sources: Sankei, Jiji
 
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On October 14th, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the 2022 / 27th National Crime Victim Support Forum "What is required for sexual crime victim support now" at Iino Hall in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The couple listened to survivor experiences and a lecture on legal revisions to support victims.

Source: NHK
 
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attend a ceremony for autumn spirit-consoling service at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo on October 18:


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Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko will visit Tochigi Prefecture October 28-29 for the opening ceremony of the National Sports Festival for Disabled People. They will travel by car to avoid crowds at train stations.

10/28: arrival, greeting from prefectural governor, visit nursing care training at the Utsunomiya Aoba High School, a special support school, and visit a high-performance greenhouse for strawberry cultivation at the Prefectural Agricultural College
10/29: opening ceremony, swimming, boccia, cheering party for Tochigi Prefecture's team, and meet competition volunteers

Source: https://www.shimotsuke.co.jp/articles/-/643736

CP Couple at Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery on October 18. Sankei notes that various Imperial family members used to attend the autumn service but the Akishino couple have attended since 2019.
ETA: On October 19th, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the "2022 Japan Foundation Award Ceremony & 50th anniversary of Japan Foundation" at Grand Prince Hotel Takanawa in Minato, Tokyo.

Photos: NHK

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Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko will visit Oita Prefecture November 12-13 for the National Tree Growing Festival. It has been 14 years since the Akishino couple visited Oita.

- Kenmin no Mori Heisei Forest Park to care for trees planted by Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako in 2000
- National Tree Growing Festival
- Prefectural Forestry Training Institute

Sources: NTV, TBS


On October 22nd, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko remotely attended the "62nd Convention of Nikkei and Japanese Abroad Opening Ceremony" from their residence in Akasaka Estate. The prince also sent a video message.

Video: NTV
 
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As president of Japan Agricultural Association, Crown Prince Akishino visited Yamanashi Prefecture on October 24. He visited a poultry farm in Kofu City and a greenhouse in Chuo City.

Photos/video: TBS, Sankei, TBS2
 
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended a memorial ceremony for victims of occupational accident in Hachioji, Tokyo, on October 26:


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On October 27th, Crown Princess Kiko visited special exhibitions at the National Museum of Ethnology in Suita, Osaka Prefecture.

Photos: AP Images, Getty Images


On October 28th, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko began a 2-day visit to Tochigi Prefecture for the opening ceremony of the National Sports Festival for Disabled People. They arrived in Utsunomiya City around noon.

The couple visited Utsunomiya Aoba High School, a special support school in Kyomachi, Utsunomiya City, and observed welfare practice where 2nd year students demonstrated moving a person from a wheelchair to a bed.

At the Prefectural Agricultural College in Kamikomoriya-cho, the toured the city's "high-performance greenhouse," equipped with functions such as automatic temperature adjustment for the cultivation of strawberries.

At their hotel, the Crown Prince couple attended an encouragement party for Tochigi Prefecture athletes.

Photos: https://www.shimotsuke.co.jp/articles/-/650553
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Video of CP couple at memorial ceremony for victims of occupational accidents on October 26 at Takao Mikoromo Reido:
 
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On October 29th, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities in Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture. They attended swimming and boccia competitions in Utsunomiya and Nasushiobara. The couple also met volunteers.

Since the Showa era, the opening ceremony has been attended by a crown prince couple and this is the first time for the Akishino couple. [Yomiuri]

Photos: Mainichi, AP Images
https://www.shimotsuke.co.jp/articles/-/650838

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Crown prince, princess attend national parasports event - The Japan News
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“I hope all of the athletes will fully demonstrate the result of their daily efforts,” the crown prince said in his address at the ceremony.

Saturday was the first time Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the event, which had been canceled or postponed for the last three consecutive years due to the pandemic and a typhoon.
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Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the Nippon Seinenkan (Japan Youth Association Hall) centenary ceremony in Tokyo on November 2:


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Today, November 10, Crown Prince Akishino attended a ceremony in Tokyo commending people for contributions to Japan's forestry industry:


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On November 8th, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko met Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, at Akasaka East residence.

Photo: Sankei Imperial Weekly 769

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More photos: AP Images of Prince Akishino at the "2022 / 61st Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Festival - National Forestry Management Awards" on November 10

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On November 11th, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the "2022 / 61st Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Harvest Festival" at Sunshine City World Import Mart Building in Toshima, Tokyo. 30 prefectures and 10 organizations participated. The couple spent an hour browsing local specialties such as seasonal fruits and seafood.

Photos: AP Images, Sankei
 
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On November 12th, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko began a 2-day visit to Oita Prefecture for the 45th National Tree Growing Festival.

They visited Kenmin no Mori Heisei Forest Park in Bungo-Ono City to prune and fertilize trees planted by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko in 2000. In the evening, the couple met people involved in greenery activities.

Photos: AP Images, Asahi, Sankei
 
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Crown Prince Akishino attended a commendation ceremony in the agriculture sector in Tokyo today, November 17:


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On November 22nd, Crown Prince Akishino attended the Dai Nippon Fisheries Association's "2022 Fisheries Achievement Award Ceremony'' at Sankaido Building Ishigaki Memorial Hall in Minato, Tokyo.

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Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the celebration for the 150th anniversary of the Japan Customs Foundation in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, today, November 28:


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Crown Prince Akishino turns 57 on November 30

Birthday photos/video were taken on November 6 at Akasaka Estate and the press conference was held on November 25 at Akasaka East Residence.

Photos: Mainichi, Asahi

IHA press conference transcript (Japanese)

Crown Prince Akishino Happy about In-Person Exchanges | Nippon.com
Japanese Crown Prince Akishino underlined the significance of in-person exchanges with the people he was able to resume in spring this year after a hiatus amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

"I strongly feel the importance of actually meeting the people," the Crown Prince said at a press conference in Tokyo ahead of his 57th birthday Wednesday. "I'm very glad," he said, referring to the resumption of his regional trips.

The Crown Prince also said he is still working on standards for refuting fake news.

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At the latest press conference, the Crown Prince said that "it is necessary to send accurate information in a timely manner."
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Japan crown prince says need for accurate updates on imperial family - Kyodo News
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Although the crown prince had touched on the need to establish "criteria to refute" fake news at a similar press conference held before his birthday last year, he acknowledged that after examining such news himself it "would require a great deal of effort" and may not be feasible.

The Imperial Household Agency is considering increasing the number of staff involved in information dissemination and revamping its website to improve public relations.

The crown prince suggested that having imperial family members post information directly would be "more straightforward," and said that while he would probably not use social media "it is a possibility."

Last December, a government panel proposed allowing female members who marry commoners to retain their imperial status, with the proposal submitted to the Diet.

Refraining from commenting on possible changes to the system, the crown prince said nothing is currently being discussed regarding the marriage of his second daughter Princess Kako.

"We hold the position that we will respect her wishes as much as possible," he said.

The crown prince expressed hopes that his 16-year-old son Prince Hisahito, who is second in line to the Japanese imperial throne, would study Japanese history, but did not provide an update on Mako upon her request.

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Speaking about his parents former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko, who were separately diagnosed this summer with heart failure and deep vein thrombosis, respectively, the crown prince said "They are both close to 90 years old, so I hope they will take good care of themselves in their daily lives."

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He cited Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's reversion to Japan as the events that left the greatest impression on him this year.
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On November 30th, Crown Prince Akishino visited Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace for birthday greetings. He returned to Akasaka Estate to greet his parents and then attended an outdoor tea ceremony, inviting 50+ people from his patronages in the afternoon. He also received greetings from IHA staff.

Empress Masako did not attend Crown Prince Akishino's greetings with Emperor Naruhito because she was preparing for the meeting with the Mongolian president and his wife scheduled for the afternoon.

Source: https://news.tv-asahi.co.jp/news_society/articles/000277837.html

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On November 22nd, Crown Princess Kiko met recipients of the "2022 / 44th Maternal and Child Health Encouragement Awards" at Akasaka East residence.

Photo: Sankei Imperial Weekly 771
 
On December 3rd, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the 150th anniversary of Hisamatsu Elementary School and 80th anniversary of Hisamatsu Kindergarten in Chuo, Tokyo.

Hisamatsu Elementary School opened in 1873 (Meiji 6) with the promulgation of the school system. Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun attended the 90th anniversary of the elementary school and Imperial family members have been attending milestone anniversaries since. Emperor Emeritus Akihito attended ceremonies as crown prince and emperor. This is the Akishino couple's 2nd attendance, they went to a ceremony 30 years ago.

Photos: AP Images, FNN
 
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Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the 150th anniversary of the Statistic Bureau Foundation of Japan in Tokyo today, December 7:


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On December 10th, Princess Astrid of Belgium met Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako, and Prince Hisahito at the newly renovated Akishino residence in Akasaka Estate in Tokyo. She arrived around 11am. The princess has been visiting Japan since December 5 with a delegation of ~600 people for an economic mission. The Crown Prince family and Princess Astrid spent an hour chatting without an interpreter.

Japan and Belgium's royal families have long maintained good relations. The Emeritus couple were close friends with King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola. They attended the King's funeral in 1993. Empress Michiko attended Queen Fabiola's funeral in 2014, a rare solo visit abroad. Emperor Naruhito attend Princess Astrid's wedding in 1984 while he was studying in England. During Princess Astrid's visit in 2013, she met Emperor Naruhito and had dinner with the Akishino couple and Princess Kako.

Photos, video: FNN, FNN2, Sankei
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Crown Prince and Princess attend Statistics Bureau ceremony - The Japan News
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In his address, the Crown Prince recognized how much of a contribution statistics has made to improving people’s lives and developing society and the economy, saying, “I pray that statistics, which is an important information infrastructure of society, will continue to develop even further from now on, too.”
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On December 14th, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the 37th and 38th International Prize for Biology ceremony at the Japan Academy in Taito, Tokyo.

Photos: AP Images, NHK
 
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On December 22nd, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the 2022 / 32nd Fukuoka Prize award ceremony in Fukuoka Prefecture.

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On December 24th, Crown Prince Akishino attended the 66th Japan Student Science Award ceremony at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Koto Ward, Tokyo. Afterwards, he met winners to learn about their research such as a white cane equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) that detects danger for the visually impaired.

Photos: AP Images

Source: Sankei
 
Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko and Prince Hisahito visited the Migration Museum in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, for its 20th anniversary today, January 10:


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