Crown Princess Masako Current Events Part 1: July 2005 - April 2019

[Mandy]

Welcome to Part 1 of the Crown Princess Masako thread where you may post recent news, pictures, comments and articles. Please remember to follow the Attachment and Copyright Rules. Happy posting!

 

[mandyy]

Crown Princess Masako says Aichi Expo trip was 'major step' for future activities
http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/national/news/20050730p2a00m0na001000c.html

 

[Emily]

Thank you for posting that article Mandyy. I appreciate your postings that keep us up to date on CPMasako. I find it sad that this capable woman has suffered from depression and that the current Empress also had struggles early on. To the extent that the way the Imperial Household runs is responsible for their challenges, I hope appropriate changes are being made. Thanks again.

 

[Lillia]

me too. I hope CP Masako has much more happiness.

 

[mandyy]

From Mainichi News
Princess Masako visited the children's ward of St. Luke's International Hospital in Tokyo on Aug. 6, 2005.

 

[mandyy]

Parts from a magazine cover this week named Shukanjosei featuring an article about Princess Masako.

Can someone who understand Japanese translate this for me please?
Thank you

 

[mandyy]

Princess in a gilded cage
http://www.smh.com.au/news/world/princess-in-a-gilded-cage/2005/10/10/1128796467287.html

 

[mandyy]

Japan's Crown Princess Masako ordered to take it easy
http://people.monstersandcritics.com/royalwatch/article_1058212.php/Japans_Crown_Princess_Masako_ordered_to_take_it_easy

 

[rchainho]

http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/royal_family/104152004.htm

Japans Princess Masako Attends Garden Party

 

[Beate]

I hope she will be able to attend princess Nori's wedding..It'll be so nice to see her again ...I wish her all the best..

 

[mandyy]

#1: Japanese Crown Princess Masako, right, talks with Hiroshi Ohashi, the chairman of a local child welfare facility as she attends its cultural festival in Tokyo, Sunday, Nov.6, 2005. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)
#2: ANN news video- http://www.bcast.co.jp/cgi-bin/yahoo/news.asx?cid=20051106-00000002-ann-soci-movie-001&media=wm300k
#3: NNN news video- http://www.bcast.co.jp/cgi-bin/yahoo/news.asx?cid=20051106-00000004-nnn-soci-movie-000&media=wm300k
#4: NHK news
#5: JIJI press

This was the first official duty she performed by herself ever since Nov. 19 of 2003.

 

[purple_platinum]

It's so good to see her out & about.. i hope she do more of these soon...

1 more from polfoto :

Polfoto 06-11-2005 Japanese Crown Princess Masako, right, talks with Hiroshi Ohashi, the chairman of a local child welfare facility as she attends its cultural festival in Tokyo, Sunday, Nov.6, 2005. With the Chrysanthemum Throne facing a severe succession crisis _ Japan's imperial family has not produced a male heir in 40 years _ a government panel agreed last month to propose allowing women to reign. Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako have one child, a 3-year-old daughter named Aiko.

 

[HMQueenElizabethII]

Thanks for the new pictures of Princess Masako, mandyy and purple_platinum.It's great to see Princess Masako getting back to official duties though not oftenly yet.But she is a really smart and elegant Princess.I wish all the best for her health, and hope Japan can cahnge the law for Aiko to inherit the throne.

 

[mandyy]

Crown Princess Masako performs public duty solo
http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=1&id=354458

Crown Princess Masako engages in public duty solo
http://home.kyodo.co.jp/modules/fstPhotos/index.php?photoid=9247

#1-2: TVBS news
#3: Mainichi news
#4: Kunaicho website

 

[corazon]

masako look great!

 

[paulette]

She looked really relaxed during that event. She looked good.
I wish that we could see more pictures of her the next days if ever she has any royal apperances.

 

[Incas]

It's really great to see her feeling confident enough to be out on her own again. Just a side observation, for a children's event, the officials surrounding her are all men, and some quite elderly. I'd expect to see more ladies sitting with her.

 

[Lillia]

It's really great to see her feeling confident enough to be out on her own again. Just a side observation, for a children's event, the officials surrounding her are all men, and some quite elderly. I'd expect to see more ladies sitting with her.

Good point. I'd expect to see some more ladies around her too.

But maybe some of those old guys around her are part of the 'dinosaurs club' that have given her trouble in the first place and they're trying to scare away any of CP Masako's well wishers. Who knows

I'm sure she has lots of fans that would absolutely love to see her and wish her the best (including me)

 

[Emily]

Thanks for the new pictures of Princess Masako, mandyy and purple_platinum.It's great to see Princess Masako getting back to official duties though not oftenly yet.But she is a really smart and elegant Princess.I wish all the best for her health, and hope Japan can cahnge the law for Aiko to inherit the throne.

Oh, yes! I completely agree HMQEII! She has so much to offer Japan -- I hope that she feels good about how this visit went.

 

[Emily]

I was hoping some of those men are family friends she feels comfortable with, to ease her transition back into public life.

 

[Roxsteve]

Japan is so traditional. The princess looks older than she really is. Has anyone seen pics of her before becoming a princess, she looked stunning. Usually women who marry into royalty look beautiful right after their marriage. They have a wardrobe consultant, a hair person, a makeup artist, etc...they look their best. The princess, however, has to dress so traditionally that it must be hard for her being so young. She is beautiful anyhow and she seems sweet. I don't know if you can tell only by pictures, but she seems like a nice lady...

 

[mandyy]

From her past schedule, I can see that Princess Masako is beginning to attend more duties the past month. She has attended about 6 events in and outside of Togu palace during October.

 

[ropura]

Crown Princess Masako from the book jacket.

 

[Emily]

I am very heartened to see that she is taking on more public engagements. Although I certainly don't want to see her take on too much, too soon, I will look forward to the day she gets to visit other young Crown Princely couples around Europe. With her education in the West, I think she might find alot in common with some of those couples. In addition, one of the things CP Naruhito said in that "infamous" interview 18 months ago is that she wasn't allowed to travel as much as she had hoped, and I would think such travels to Europe, let alone other places, would be so good for her. Something I don't really understand is the role of the Imperial Household Agency. Does anyone on the forum know how they function? In some ways they seem extraordinarily controlling of the Imperial Family, moreso than in other monarchies -- can anyone comment?

 

[merampo]

Crown Princess Masako at the wedding reception of Princess Sayako(2005-11-15)

 

[mandyy]

In this photo provided by the Imperial Household Agency, Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito, left, and Crown Princess Masako look on their four-year-old daughter Princess Aiko enjoying a stroll in the garden of their residence Togu Palace in Tokyo Thursday, Nov. 24, 2005.
Masako celebrates her 42nd birthday Friday, Dec. 9, 2005.

From Kyodo news
Crown Princess Masako marked her 42nd birthday Friday by continuing to show signs that she is recovering from a stress-induced illness, although she has yet to reach the point where she can resume official duties on a regular basis, according to the Imperial Household Agency.

Longer video from Asahi.com http://www.asahi.com/motion/051208imp.wvx

#1: Kunaicho website
#2: TBS news
#3: Yomiuri news
#4: AFP

 

[mandyy]

Princess Masako turns 42, still unable to fully resume duties
Friday, December 9, 2005 at 07:29 JST
TOKYO — Crown Princess Masako marked her 42nd birthday Friday by continuing to show signs that she is recovering from a stress-induced illness, although she has yet to reach the point where she can resume official duties on a regular basis, according to the Imperial Household Agency.
The crown princess had been distressed at not being able to spend more time with her daughter Princess Aiko, said Hideki Hayashida, the grand master of Crown Prince Naruhito's Household, quoting a doctors' statement which said that balancing child-rearing with official duties is an issue to be dealt with. "I will try to recuperate physically and mentally so that I can gradually resume my official duties," the crown princess said in a statement issued before her birthday.
http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content=news&cat=1&id=357858

#Reuters: Japanese Crown Princess Masako waves to wellwishers from a car window on her way to the imperial palace to greet Emperor Akihito and Empress Masako marking her birthday in Tokyo Friday, Dec. 9, 2005. The princess celebrates 42nd birthday, as she continues to show signs of recovery from a stress-induced health problems.

 

[ladybelline]

I'm glad to hear Princess Masako is on the way of recovery.

It's the first time I notice that she is a bit taller than Prince Naruhito!!!

 

[carlota]

masako looks wonderful in her grey outfit! happy birthday to her. i hope she is feeling well because all her fans miss her a lot and wish to see her again soon fully recovered!

 

[GrandDuchess]

Lovely pictures from the Imperial Household Agency of Naruhito, Masako & Aiko! They are such a wonderful little family! I hope the Crown Princess will continue to recover from her illness, I wish all the best to her. Happy Birthday, Masako!