Princess Hisako Takamado and Family: News and Pictures

[Prisma]

On May 6th, Princess Hisako attended the 2nd round of the AFC Champions League (ACL) 2022 Final match between Japan’s Urawa Red Diamonds and Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal SFC at Saitama Stadium 2002.

Photo: https://www.afloimages.com/imagedet...isako-Takamado-smiles-before-the-Asian-C.html

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On May 14th, Princess Hisako attended the J-League 30th Anniversary Special Match / Meiji Yasuda J1 13th Section (Kashima Antlers vs. Nagoya Grampus) at the National Stadium in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Photos: Nikkansports, AFLO Images1, AFLO Images2

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6467482853366706&set=pcb.6467483066700018

https://twitter.com/x/status/1657652062757453825

https://twitter.com/x/status/1657728227446779910

https://twitter.com/x/status/1657604885960101906

 

[Prisma]

On May 16th, Princess Hisako attended the 2nd "Marie Sklodowska Curie Award" ceremony, commending female researchers, at the Embassy of Poland in Meguro, Tokyo.

The Winners of the Second Marie Sklodowska Curie Award | Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST)




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On May 17th, Princess Hisako visited the 118th Exhibition of Taiheiyo at the National Art Center in Minato, Tokyo.

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=629503125877589&set=pcb.629503285877573

 

[Prisma]

more photos of Princess Hisako at the 118th Exhibition of Taiheiyo on May 17:

https://www.facebook.com/katsue.kacchan/posts/pfbid02HBVJxT8gmi7sQTBCZFc3B5QLDXDA1qQnYgifNjtyju4WvhWouC891ch8CSA59Eq1l

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On May 15th, Princess Hisako visited the Embassy of Australia and spoke with the ambassador about the FIFA 2023 Women's World Cup which will be held in Australia and New Zealand later this year.

Photos:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1657917697458577408

https://twitter.com/x/status/1657917955945140224

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On May 19th, Princess Hisako attended a preview of 5 works inspired by the Rubik’s Cube at the Hungarian Embassy. The works will be featured in the Rubik's Cube Charity Auction on May 27 and proceeds donated to the Asiatic Society of Japan, an academic research organization where the princess serves as honorary patron. [Sankei]

Photos:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1660916378948493314

https://twitter.com/x/status/1660916382207471618

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On May 25th, Princess Hisako attended the opening of "Arabs through Japanese Diplomats' Eyes Photo Exhibition" at the Embassy of Oman in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/venezuelai...8zkz92BVn5gTKtARPKb2rq8PpJ96vv54if1QDjDiUgAMl
https://www.facebook.com/dyna.zagui...b3PgJdW1QmJ68KH3FBdoScFugDGeTNZZ8jdb47Es5tuml
https://twitter.com/abaabood/status/1661670354677534720
https://twitter.com/EmbaVEJapon/status/1661623508655554561

Tokyo hosts exhibition of photographs of Arab world by Japanese diplomats - Arab News Japan (includes photos)

A photographic exhibition of Arab life and places, seen through Japanese diplomats’ eyes, was held in Tokyo on Thursday.

It was organized by the Council of Arab Ambassadors and Heads of Missions in Tokyo at the Omani Embassy as part of “Arab Week.”

The exhibition – “Arabs through Japanese Diplomats’ Eyes” – was inspired by the “Japan through Diplomats’ Eyes” exhibition that celebrated its 25th-anniversary last year. The exhibition aims to promote the charm of the Arab world among Japanese people.

The pictures on display reflect everyday life in the Arab world photographed by diplomats, government officials and their families living in the region.

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Princess Takamado agreed to be the Honorary President of the exhibition and said it represented true diplomacy: “I really cannot imagine anything better than to have respective ambassadors from both sides seeing what is so beautiful about the countries to which they are posted. The admiration of each of the other is, I think, what diplomacy is all about. And this idea rose within the mind of one of the Arab ambassadors to our country. It is a huge development, and I hope it will continue to grow and develop.”

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Omani ambassador Dr. Mohammed Said Albusaidi, highlighted the Arab historical, civilizational and cultural ties and the strength of the connection between the Arab countries. He thanked the sub-committee for organizing the event and their efforts and Princess Takamado for her presence and participation.

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

On May 27th, Princess Hisako attended the "18th Arab Charity Bazaar Hosted by Wives of Arab Ambassadors to Japan", a charity event held at the Arab Bazaar. Princess Hisako was able to see booths offering handicrafts and delicatessen.

Sources/Photos: Twitter, Twitter 2

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

Around 10pm of May 28th, Princess Hisako departed on a plane that was to take her to Jordan from Haneda Airport, Tokyo.
Princess Tsuguko departed from the same airport shortly after midnight of May 29th.
Both will attend the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan.

They plan to participate in other events in Jordan:

AGENDA:
May 30th: Princesses Hisako, Tsuguko: visit to a Palestinian refugee camp in Amman.
May 30th: Princesses Hisako, Tsuguko: visit UNICEF's McKearney Center to support children's learning.
June 1th: Princesses Hisako, Tsuguko: attending the wedding of Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan and his fiancée Rajwa Al Saif.
June 2th: Princesses Hisako, Tsuguko: visit to Jordanian Japanese supplementary school and talk with overseas Japanese cooperation volunteers working there.
June 3th: Princesses Hisako, Tsuguko: return to Japan together in the early hours of June 3rd.

Sources/Photos: TBS News Dig, News.NTV
Source/Video/Photos: NHK

 

[Prisma]

Thanks, MarieAmelie_95! I was just about to post their departure and agenda.

Small correction: they will return separately on June 3.

It seems inefficient to use different planes but maybe there were not enough tickets for everyone?

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On May 26th, Princess Hisako attended the 60th Anniversary Gala for Portland Japanese Garden held at Happo-en in Minato, Tokyo.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FxEeCyNaMAERlXx.jpg

https://twitter.com/x/status/1662142780095991808

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More photos of Princess Hisako at the "18th Arab Charity Bazaar," organized by the Society of Wives of Arab Ambassadors to Japan (SWAAJ) on May 27 at Izumi Garden Gallery in Minato, Tokyo.

https://www.facebook.com/JordanEmbassyJapan/posts/pfbid0fWwcRttyipQZE3tmiGRcAgkAegkmJycVAinCPthc4rk29XULy3AgKQg8ZR4ym6zyl

https://twitter.com/x/status/1662733750290219009

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On August 28, 2022, Princess Hisako attended the 38th Prince Takamado Cup Nippon Budokan Shosha Calligraphy Awards and Exhibition in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

Photos: https://www.nipponbudokan.or.jp/pdf/shodou/takamadomiya/38prize-report.pdf
https://www.nipponbudokan.or.jp/CDFy5t/wp-content/themes/budokan/images/img_takamado34_01.jpg

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako will visit Finland and the UK June 19-27 for her bird photography exhibition and BirdLife International’s 100th Anniversary celebrations.
She was scheduled to visit the UK last September but canceled after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Her bird photography exhibition will be held at the Mikkeli Branch of the National Archives of Finland on June 21. Although her bird photos have been exhibited in Sweden in 2018 and Finland in 2019, Princess Hisako has never attended. This will be her time attending her own exhibition overseas. Princess Hisako will enter the UK on June 23 for BirdLife International 100th Anniversary celebration in Scotland on June 25 and will return to Japan on June 27.

Sources: TBS, Asahi, Sankei

Japanese Princess Hisako to Visit Finland, Britain | Nippon.com

Japanese Princess Hisako of Takamado will pay a private visit to Finland and Britain for nine days from June 19, the Imperial Household Agency said Monday.

Princess Hisako, the widow of the late Prince Takamado, a cousin of Emperor Emeritus Akihito, will arrive in Finland on June 20 and visit University of Helsinki and elsewhere.

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After moving to Britain, she will attend on June 25 a ceremony to celebrate the 100th anniversary of international nongovernmental environmental organization BirdLife International, of which she is honorary president.

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[MarieAmelie_95]

Princess Hisako will visit Finland and the UK June 19-27 for her bird photography exhibition and BirdLife International’s 100th Anniversary celebrations.
She was scheduled to visit the UK last September but canceled after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Her bird photography exhibition will be held at the Mikkeli Branch of the National Archives of Finland on June 21. Although her bird photos have been exhibited in Sweden in 2018 and Finland in 2019, Princess Hisako has never attended. This will be her time attending her own exhibition overseas. Princess Hisako will enter the UK on June 23 for BirdLife International 100th Anniversary celebration in Scotland and will return to Japan on June 27.

Source: TBS

Will her activities that she was supposed to have at home be carried out by Princess Tsuguko? I hope

 

[Prisma]

Princess Tsuguko has substituted for her mother before. When Princess Hisako visited the UK in February 2019, Tsuguko attended the annual International Orchid and Flower Show. I don't know if she'll substitute for all events or how busy Hisako could be in June.

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On May 30th, Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko visited a Palestinian refugee camp in Amman and UNICEF welfare facility Makani center. They also visited schools and health facilities.

Photos: FNN

Celebrating 70 Years of Partnership and Solidarity: Japanese Princesses Visit Amman New Camp to Show Support for UNRWA and Palestine Refugees | UNRWA

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The Princesses were joyfully received with songs performed by students at the UNRWA ANC Preparatory Girls School No.2 where they were briefed about Palestine Refugees, UNRWA services and Amman New Camp. They also learned about the UNRWA education programme, challenges such as learning loss and improving the mental health among students and how UNRWA is making efforts to address them.

During a lively tour inside the school, the Princesses had an interactive dialogue with UNRWA Student Parliamentarians, who talked about their roles as student representatives of the school and their community, challenges they face in their education, and their ambitious aspirations for the future.

At the UNRWA health centre, the Princesses were briefed about the health program and how UNRWA has been protecting the health and wellbeing of the Palestine Refugees. This includes the innovative e-health services, the Maternal and Child Health Mobile Application (e-MCH), and the “Your Health” Non-Communicable Diseases Mobile Application (e-NCD).

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"We are deeply honored by the visit of Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado and Her Imperial Highness Princess Tsuguko of Takamado and very grateful for Japan's unwavering support for UNRWA and the Palestine Refugees," said Olaf Becker. "This visit underscores the strong partnership between Japan and UNRWA and the shared commitment to work together for Palestine refugees," he added.

2023 marks the 70th year anniversary of the support from Japan to UNRWA. The generous contribution this year includes US$ 5 million for Jordan Field to enhance the human security of Palestine Refugees in Jordan, specifically for food security and the provision of basic health care and education services.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1663882115744669696

https://twitter.com/x/status/1664045340696125444

Japan’s Princess Takamado hails Jordan’s royal wedding as ‘a joyous occasion’ | Arab News Japan (includes photos, video)

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“It is a joyous occasion, I wish the young couple more future happiness. The future of Jordan rests on their shoulders,” she said. Princess Takamado added that “it’s the time for them to enjoy a little bit of a romantic life and I wish them much, much happiness.”

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Her most recent work was in Jordan when she visited UNICEF’s new refugee camp in Amman.

“I was tremendously impressed by the dedication of the staff,” Princess Takamado said. “I was touched by the children. They are our hope for the future.”

She also visited UNICEF’s Makani community center that plays a key role in identifying children who are facing challenges to attend school.

The princess explained to Arab News Japan that her involvement in philanthropic activities is primarily to provide moral support.

“It’s about giving encouragement and recognizing that there are many people that are doing incredibly good things,” she said. “And to sort of make them realize that we recognize that what they are doing is important. Because (in) many cases, people want that kind of encouragement.”

Her involvement is focused on conservation, education and international cultural exchange.

This visit is not Princess Takamado’s first trip to Jordan, which was in 1997, during the Jordan-Japan cultural week.

“At that time, Jordan’s Crown Prince Hassan and my late husband, Norihito, Prince Takamado, were involved with that cultural week,” she added. She visited again in 2005, for Jordan’s Princess Badiya bint Hassan’s wedding.

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“It’s my third time in Jordan and there is a feeling of nostalgia. I’m just happy to be back again,” the princess said. “I’m seeing things that I’ve seen before, I’m smelling smells that I’ve smelt before, and I’m seeing people that I haven’t seen in a long time.”

She said visiting Petra was an “extremely moving experience.” Considering that Saudi Arabia’s AlUla comes from a similar civilization that built Petra’s structures, Princess Takamado said she hoped to also visit the Kingdom.

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“I am involved with any event that happens in Japan that any of the embassies have, which promotes cultural ties,” she said. “And of course, when they are promoting cultural ties, in the background, there are economic ties.”

Princess Takamado said promoting peace among nations was “extremely important.”

“As part of my work, I will do everything to support the Japanese government and the Japanese people in wishing for a peaceful world,” she added. “However, the actual work involved in promoting peace is very often politically dictated and therefore, I can never be hands-on in trying to promote peace in any way, but a peaceful world is fundamental.”

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Jordan and Japan will celebrate their 70th year of diplomatic ties next year. To mark the occasion, Princess Takamado set up a Japan-Jordan Friendship Association on May 31 to focus on cultural exchange.

 

[Prisma]

Another photos of the Takamado princesses at UNRWA Amman New Camp Prep Girls' School on May 30.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1664210171227144193

https://twitter.com/x/status/1664210504645066753

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Prince Hassan presides over launch of Jordanian-Japanese Friendship Association | Jordan Times

A ceremony announcing the establishment of the Jordanian-Japanese Friendship Association was held under the patronage of HRH Prince Hassan, on Wednesday.

The event was attended by HRH Princess Sarvath Al Hassan, Princess Sumaya bint Al Hassan, Princess Wijdan Al Hashemi, Their Imperial Highnesses Princess Takamado and Princess Tsuguko of Japan, as well as Sasaki Mikiyo, the President of the Jordanian-Japanese Friendship Association.

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Princess Takamado delivered a speech in which she emphasised the significance of the distinguished relations between Jordan and Japan, which have been strengthened by His Majesty King Abdullah, Her Majesty Queen Rania and HRH Crown Prince Hussein’s recent visits to Japan.

Princess Takamado pointed out that His Majesty King Abdallah has made several visits to Japan, reflecting the exceptional relations between the two countries.

Princess Takamado underscored the importance of Jordan’s role in the region in achieving peace and stability.

Princess Takamado characterised the establishment of the Jordanian-Japanese Friendship Association as “a significant step in the history of relations”, urging all to take the initiative and support bilateral relations as they approach their 70th anniversary next year.

“Today’s celebration of the enduring friendship, which began nearly 70 years ago, marks the beginning of a new era in the history of relations based on mutual respect,” Mazen Darwazeh, the President of the Jordanian-Japanese Friendship Association, said during his remarks.

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During the ceremony, HRH Prince Hassan and Their Imperial Highnesses were honoured, along with several contributors to the construction and strengthening of Jordanian-Japanese relations, in recognition of their efforts in this context.

The Jordanian-Japanese Friendship Association aims to enhance cooperation between the two countries and strengthen relations in academic, cultural, and economic endeavours.

Larger photo from the launch of Jordanian-Japanese Friendship Association on May 31.

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Arab News tweeted videos and shared on Youtube from its interview with Princess Takamado

https://twitter.com/x/status/1664060439821709312

https://twitter.com/x/status/1664155441608245249

https://twitter.com/x/status/1664184225065517056

https://twitter.com/ArabNewsjp/status/1664211183090515971

https://twitter.com/arabnews/status/1664169203585220608
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7-YbmgTSng
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高円宮妃殿下からUNRWAへのメッセージ The message from Her Imperial Highness (HIH) Princess Takamado of Japan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdYAFW5Gn3s

 

[Prisma]

Finally... a photo of Princesses Hisako and Tsuguko's April 11 meeting with King Abdullah and Crown Prince Hussein in Tokyo.

Courtesy visit by HIH Princess Takamado and HIH Princess Tsuguko of Takamado to HM the King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah | Embassy of Japan in Jordan

https://www.jordan.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100512609.jpg

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Also on May 30th, Princesses Hisako and Tsuguko visited UNICEF-supported Makani centre in East Amman, Jordan.

Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/UNICEFJordan/posts/pfbid0neJgPe3eUgCCk7n11y5UXdB8FQYtyMVSJUGxDaeky27W61Ughoz3VTAxMVyH5aZsl

Princess Takamado and Princess Tsuguko of Takamado join children in a UNICEF-supported Makani centre | UNICEF Jordan (includes photos, video of May 30 visit)

Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado and Her Imperial Highness Princess Tsuguko of Takamado made a special visit to a UNICEF-supported Makani (‘My Space’) centre in East Amman during their visit to Jordan to meet children, young people and parents benefiting from learning support, skills building and activities including music and art.

During their visit, the Princesses joined children in a Maths class as part of the Makani Programme’s learning support service and met adolescent girls and boys growing their digital skills in the computer lab.

In the art class, the girls’ and boy’s talents were on display as they proudly shared their work – including their latest project to promote peace, tolerance and respect among people of the world.

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The visit also included a discussion with mothers and their young children in the Early Childhood Development class where positive parenting techniques help empower parents and caregivers to support their children to develop in a safe and nurturing environment.

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[Prisma]

Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko returned to Japan in the evening of June 3 and were welcomed by IHA officials.

Photo: TBS

FNN video of return and recap of activities in Jordan

 

[Prisma]

More photos of Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko at the Jordanian-Japanese Friendship Association establishment ceremony on May 31 at the Four Seasons Hotel - Amman. Prince Hassan of Jordan is patron.

Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/HRHPrinceElHassan/posts/pfbid0ybh5Hheq6AQcbgYK88s5bHPhLURXq9pGi3ZJSwLJ8XmFnwbU6vSYKFWzuciz4cEPl

https://www.facebook.com/yousef.abdallat1/posts/pfbid025DFFzcsticJxRWK7qBjJovas3BoB7wDvLgdJVvC71awEMH5MsMTovSdEGHBMeJNml

https://www.facebook.com/khalid.dajani.18/posts/pfbid02Sr52z39Fr8zB9h55C8fz83db8Grdc31y7uoM5TDLPqsmhwJiNW9g1ebyiFZxTkAyl

https://www.facebook.com/SMICAT/posts/pfbid0nhN7R26dzPyF19LBUheKyayUpjA8fMrCGkySwwD18k2aYkGYybRx6WaV1m1cQRPPl

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Also on May 31st, Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko visited BirdLife International Middle East at The Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature, the national partner of BirdLife International in Jordan.

Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/BirdLifeME/posts/pfbid0RA7MWhggNUvaGsUoY44vXN9UERS59VvKx58gpws5Hza6U3jrtB3BFhadCGDb9JNtl

https://twitter.com/birdlife_me/status/1665000127365361665

 

[iceflower]

Princess Hisako attended a friendly match between Vissel Kobe and Barcelona at the National Stadium in Tokyo on June 6:


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 **

 

[Prisma]

On June 9th, Princess Hisako attended the 2023 Marine Rescue Japan Commendation Ceremony in Tokyo.

Photo: Sankei

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More photos of Princesses Hisako and Tsuguko at BirdLife International Middle East on May 31st.

https://www.facebook.com/JapanEmbassyJO/posts/pfbid02z1HM7fcbDwvyXtTcxS3Ty1EvWnQtwcJZVW7SVnz7cWortnESr4ksmCC7LevQcya8l

More photos of Princesses Hisako and Tsuguko at UNRWA Amman New Camp and Health Center in Jordan on May 30th.

https://www.facebook.com/unrwa/posts/pfbid02xB8VbSNZ1TefnBfDM7HKAuNvucL4fVN3cZS9LLJkrMdjoqXQwJpbpqgBzFQe6Bp8l

https://www.facebook.com/unrwaNewsPage/posts/pfbid02VUrghkDTqE3RMiswstmaZudm7KhEZcM2JUyssJev1oScTu2D2DRcmb99MRjVE8Y8l

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On May 24th, Princess Tsuguko and members of the "UNICEF Caravan" campaign met Tomikazu Fukuda, the governor of Tochigi Prefecture.

Photo:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1662685315172302848

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On May 23rd, Princess Tsuguko and members of the "UNICEF Caravan" organized by the Japan Committee for UNICEF and the Saitama Prefecture UNICEF Association visited the prefectural office.

Photos: https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/a0314/room-ugoki/202305/23_00.html
https://www.facebook.com/oonomotohi...5xBA7dF6YxZ8uRrw8STgPqJwL4QhCfqCqLocFnrFU1dwl
https://twitter.com/oonomotohiro/status/1660918007986798592

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Additional photos/video of Princess Tsuguko and "UNICEF Caravan" from 2022.

Princess Tsuguko and "UNICEF Caravan" visiting Ehime Prefecture in September 2022:
https://www.facebook.com/micanehime...CtgeSDqa2gXSVr6DTLpMg3BtZMfvTJczKnPPeQBjzrN5l
https://www.facebook.com/ehime.for....bZdSFnoqUMiU6aMCXN2vcgFYpuCQXdgdgjEwuHs21f2ql

Princess Tsuguko and "UNICEF Caravan" visiting Miyazaki Prefecture in May 2022 (broadcast on June 4, 2022)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6-1aJYw9Pk

 

[Prisma]

Princess Tsuguko and "UNICEF Caravan" campaign visited Kanagawa Prefecture June 7-8, meeting the governor and board of education superintendent and holding lessons at schools.

Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/unikana/posts/pfbid02F5qihGGa5JiFkAHm7NYofviekPAXs38Zg8urU4J4dzQ92PB22vs3nnTpwQ7XTVxJl

https://www.facebook.com/unikana/posts/pfbid02edQQif7cFLS7qQ8WDjejQY1mgyoEy6VpJRyv93Fvdcc9Pj3q6xrJ1iVPvqsXB9udl

https://unicef-kanagawa.jp/report/activityreport/935/

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On June 10th, Princess Hisako attended the Women's Hockey U21 Junior Asian Cup at Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture. She is honorary president of the Japan Hockey Association.

Photo: https://www.gifu-np.co.jp/articles/-/243359

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On June 14th, Princess Hisako attended the June Gala Luncheon of Ikebana International at Hotel New Otani in Tokyo. The luncheon includes a donation ceremony and Ikebana demonstration by Akane Teshigahara, Iemoto of Sogetsu School, and Koei Sawada, Master Instructor of Sogetsu Headquarters. Theme: "Conversing with Flowers"

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6446195828782926&set=pcb.6446196895449486

 

[Prisma]

On June 9th, Princess Hisako attended the 2023 Marine Rescue Japan Commendation Ceremony in Tokyo.

Photo: Sankei

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Another photo at https://www.jmd.co.jp/articleList.php?category=coastal_shipping


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On June 10th, Princess Hisako attended the Women's Hockey U21 Junior Asian Cup at Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture. She is honorary president of the Japan Hockey Association.

Photo: https://www.gifu-np.co.jp/articles/-/243359

Someone spotted Princess Hisako at Gifu Grand Hotel

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/v...se-CF9-JlbZvNawVHw&oe=6490E5F9&_nc_sid=df044f

https://www.instagram.com/p/CtgFsXbyFUm/

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On June 12th, Princess Hisako attended the Kōbō Daishi's 1250th birthday memorial at Ninna-ji Temple and celebration ceremony at Hotel Granvia Kyoto. She is honorary patron of Ninnaji Temple.

Photo:

https://www.facebook.com/chiho.kamoi/posts/pfbid0S4Y7MGuuk21JpQsiSMhFf1s8XAzAyXsiCs45JxbaP8BcYmg92CoVCsKUseeNrsYzl

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Since she was in Kyoto, Princess Hisako sent a congratulatory message for the 2022-23 WE League Awards Live Broadcast on June 12.

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On June 14th, Princess Hisako attended the June Gala Luncheon of Ikebana International at Hotel New Otani in Tokyo. The luncheon includes a donation ceremony and Ikebana demonstration by Akane Teshigahara, Iemoto of Sogetsu School, and Koei Sawada, Master Instructor of Sogetsu Headquarters. Theme: "Conversing with Flowers"

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=6446195828782926&set=pcb.6446196895449486

The donation presented proceeds from December's Ikebana International Fair 2022 to support the Turkey-Syria earthquake and child welfare at the Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

FNN gallery

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On June 15th, Princess Hisako attended a joint reception held by the Romanian and Moldovan Embassies. Theme included national costume.

Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/socolan.dumitru/posts/pfbid0n42C2EaE5hVz5wFzWrPUDtap5ifzB1112LHCijuznmPP9h7i8uF3J9fwcpWTatdnl

https://twitter.com/x/status/1669313601025490945

https://twitter.com/x/status/1669559028194902017

https://twitter.com/Dumitru_Socolan/status/1669559044569268224

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

A PDF with photos of Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko in Tochigi Prefecture for the 77th National Sports Festival in October 2022. They are two photos of Princess Tsuguko and one of Princess Hisako.

Photos:
https://www.pref.tochigi.lg.jp/tochigikokutai2022/hp/2019/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/13_kyogi04.pdf

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I found some links on a visit by Princess Tsuguko to Ōita Prefecture in her UNICEF role on October 18th, 2022. I wasn't aware of it. Prisma, was this visit recorded here on the forum?

Sources/Photos: Oita City, Oita City 2

 

[LadyFinn]

At Facebook of the Embassy of Japan in Finland
Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado visited the Mikkeli office of the National Archives on June 21 during her visit to Finland and participated in the opening of a photo exhibition there. The photo exhibition includes photos of birds taken by Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=248173951179595&set=pcb.248174637846193
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=248174364512887&set=pcb.248174637846193
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=248174567846200&set=pcb.248174637846193

Länsi-Savo newspaper
Princess Takamado of Japan visited Kalevankangas in Mikkeli on Wednesday. The reason for the visit was the photographs she donated to the National Archives.
Japanin prinsessa Takamado vieraili Mikkelissä – Vain harva pääsee näkemään hänen kaupunkiin tuomiaan lintuaiheisia valokuvia _ Paikalliset _ Länsi-Savo

 

[Prisma]

Thanks LadyFinn!

Princess Hisako also visited Aalto University on June 22 and learned about their textile and fashion design.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1671805496267878401

She met Dr. Jenni Haukio, the spouse of President Niinistö, visited the University of Helsinki and Aalto University, and attended a dinner organized by the Mayor of Helsinki, Juhana Vartiainen.

Photos: Embassy of Japan in Finland

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More photos from already posted events...

Princess Hisako attended a joint reception held by the Romanian and Moldovan Embassies on June 15 (Romanian Embassy confirmed date). Theme included national costume.

Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/AmbasadaRomanieiJaponia/posts/pfbid02PLjNeKBKNd6TpF87U3CzAN6Eqkc7oBX46jzSBRQsXYaGwKt2aU3m3EHkgQVL5ZeZl

https://www.facebook.com/MoldovainJapan/posts/pfbid0YySw4WBfdHwYKHi57Wbn7JR56ydJSX5vr99tD4BpexSeBUofWRPkDRu2WLu6Cwefl

https://www.facebook.com/bacchus.endo/posts/pfbid02DScag8BCmqTH4Edxv7SUoKJYB6zpaxLu86ZqcBcm6Qg6D5K18tcsQLgxtRRDxAefl

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Princess Hisako at the Kōbō Daishi's 1250th birthday memorial at Ninna-ji Temple in Kyoto on June 12:

Photos: https://www.bukkyo-times.co.jp/backnumber/backnumber.html#00002
https://www.chugainippoh.co.jp/article/news/20230616-005.html

https://twitter.com/x/status/1671752672930861058

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Princess Hisako at 2023 Marine Rescue Japan Commendation Ceremony in Tokyo on June 9.

Photos: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
https://twitter.com/JCG_koho/status/1671810906601426945
https://twitter.com/MLIT_JAPAN/status/1672049791977811970

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FNN article & photos of Princess Hisako at the 2nd "Marie Sklodowska Curie Award" ceremony, commending female researchers, at the Embassy of Poland in Meguro, Tokyo on May 16.

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

More from Princess Hisako's visit to Finland:

On June 19th, Princess Hisako departed from Haneda Airport, Tokyo for Finland. From Finland she will then move to the United Kingdom.
She will leave for the UK on June 23rd and return to Japan on June 27th.

Sources: Yomiuri, Ehime, Shimotsuke

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On June 21th, Princess Hisako visited "Mikkel's Kalevankanka exhibition" in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. She visited the exhibition because photos taken by her and donated to the Finnish National Archives were exhibited.

Sources/Photos: Lansi-Savo, Embassy of Japan in Finland

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On June 22th, Princess Hisako met Dr. Jenni Haukio, wife of Finnish President Sauli Niinistö, then visited the University of Helsinki and the University of Aalto, and attended a dinner hosted by the Mayor of Helsinki, Juhana Vartiainen.

Source/Photos: Embassy of Japan in Finland

 

[Prisma]

On June 2nd, Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko visited a Japanese supplementary school in Jordan, where they inspected ongoing classes and interacted with students and their parents.

Bottom photo at Visit of Their Imperial Highnesses Princess Takamado and Princess Tsuguko of Takamado to Jordan | Embassy of Japan in Jordan

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On June 18th, Princess Hisako attended the 33rd Japan Wheelchair Twin Basketball Tournament at Ohama Gymnasium in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture.

Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/akiko.sanada.12/posts/pfbid023zhvGsPhTvoQ2fsufnSiBcqYCsTDjZcxuiowiiU7xjLZtAq6q8PzVEt41PDDQGAml

https://twitter.com/x/status/1671103131000909825

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More photos of Princess Hisako at Portland Japanese Garden's 60th Anniversary in Tokyo on May 26:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs3e1UNSyXX/

https://www.facebook.com/templeunivjapan/posts/pfbid023JxUQynYFju4AFePzfwcdjigSRHnittMCW3dBEiJXiB4gXSpXSgppxB4kG4ZhRY6l

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I suspect Princess Hisako has more opportunities to travel this year:
- FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in July-August
- King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden's Golden Jubilee in September (except for CP Victoria's wedding, Hisako was Japan's representative at Princess Madeleine and Prince Carl Philip weddings and the King's 70th birthday. She also attended Queen Silvia's Dementia Forum)
- Portland Japanese Garden's 60th Anniversary in USA is scheduled for October 21 (yes, she already attended the related gala in Tokyo but why not attend the USA gala and visit the garden?)

 

[Tatiana Maria]

I suspect Princess Hisako has more opportunities to travel this year:
- FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in July-August
- King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden's Golden Jubilee in September (except for CP Victoria's wedding, Hisako was Japan's representative at Princess Madeleine and Prince Carl Philip weddings and the King's 70th birthday. She also attended Queen Silvia's Dementia Forum)
- Portland Japanese Garden's 60th Anniversary in USA is scheduled for October 21 (yes, she already attended the related gala in Tokyo but why not attend the USA gala and visit the garden?)

Interesting, thank you. Incidentally, I have been wondering for a while: Why and when did Princess Takamado become the imperial family's go-to representative for international engagements?

 

[Prisma]

I wonder about that too and the Takamado couple's wide international representation. Princess Hisako seems to have a closer connection to the Swedish royal family (and Jordan). Other travels are related to her patronages and roles she inherited from her late husband. The Takamado couple were the most widely traveled in the Imperial family for a while, they likely built and maintained those relationships.

If then-Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako were prevented from traveling to focus on securing succession, then why weren't the Akishino couple sent abroad more in the 1990s? Anyway, I'm glad the Takamado branch got many assignments. It's unfortunate there hasn't been much official overseas assignments for Akiko, Yohko or Tsuguko.

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Princess Hisako attended BirdLife Suomi's 50th anniversary event when she visited Finland last week. She also had the opportunity to visit the archipelago fortress in Suomenlinna and the sea area in front of Helsinki.

Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/birdlifesuomi/posts/pfbid0iHHEfHiMq1DE6SjEzkkuqtAgwFyMTFo74Hgs2aenP9CeMetzGjYAKepRCc8GKL1jl

https://www.instagram.com/p/CuBm5s3NCpS/

She returned to Japan on June 27 after visiting the UK for BirdLife International events.

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

On June 2nd, Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko visited a Japanese supplementary school in Jordan, where they inspected ongoing classes and interacted with students and their parents.

Bottom photo at Visit of Their Imperial Highnesses Princess Takamado and Princess Tsuguko of Takamado to Jordan | Embassy of Japan in Jordan

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On June 18th, Princess Hisako attended the 33rd Japan Wheelchair Twin Basketball Tournament at Ohama Gymnasium in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture.

Photos:

https://www.facebook.com/akiko.sanada.12/posts/pfbid023zhvGsPhTvoQ2fsufnSiBcqYCsTDjZcxuiowiiU7xjLZtAq6q8PzVEt41PDDQGAml

https://twitter.com/x/status/1671103131000909825

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More photos of Princess Hisako at Portland Japanese Garden's 60th Anniversary in Tokyo on May 26:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cs3e1UNSyXX/

https://www.facebook.com/templeunivjapan/posts/pfbid023JxUQynYFju4AFePzfwcdjigSRHnittMCW3dBEiJXiB4gXSpXSgppxB4kG4ZhRY6l

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I suspect Princess Hisako has more opportunities to travel this year:
- FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in July-August
- King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden's Golden Jubilee in September (except for CP Victoria's wedding, Hisako was Japan's representative at Princess Madeleine and Prince Carl Philip weddings and the King's 70th birthday. She also attended Queen Silvia's Dementia Forum)
- Portland Japanese Garden's 60th Anniversary in USA is scheduled for October 21 (yes, she already attended the related gala in Tokyo but why not attend the USA gala and visit the garden?)

How many possible trips abroad for Princess Hisako! Thanks Prisma for publishing them! It is true, in recent years (I think also due to Covid-19) there have not been many travel possibilities for Princesses Mikasa and Princesses Takamado. Princesses Akiko and Yōko's overseas visits (Turkey, Chile, Myanmar etc.) have unfortunately been considered private. Princess Akiko had an overseas visit planned for 2013, but canceled it after some health issues following a fall. Princess Tsuguko's visits (Sri Lanka, Switzerland etc.) were considered private visits. The visit to Jordan was the first official foreign visit for Tsuguko. Maybe she could join her mother on some trips? It would be nice to involve her in other official visits, also to increase her official duties. Perhaps if her mother leaves in October for the Portland Japanese Garden's 60th Anniversary, she will go with her, as she attended a Portland Japanese Garden related event with her mother in September 2022.

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On June 27th, Princess Hisako returned to Japan after visits to Finland and the United Kingdom. She landed at Haneda Airport, Tokyo in the afternoon.

Source (whit a photo of Princess Hisako at an event during her trip): Yomiuri

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako will make an unofficial visit to New Zealand and Australia July 21-28 for the FIFA Women's World Cup. She is honorary president of Japan Football Association and was requested. This is her 2nd visit to a Women’s World Cup since the US 1999 event.

Agenda:
July 22: arrive in NZ and watch Japan-Zambia
July 23: travel to AUS and watch France-Jamaica
July 25: return to NZ
July 26: watch Japan-Costa Rica

While in Australia she will visit Art Museum of New South Wales and a football school established by a Japanese player. In New Zealand, she will visit an Aikido dojo.

Sources: Jiji, Sankei

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On June 27th, Princess Hisako returned to Japan after visits to Finland and the United Kingdom. She landed at Haneda Airport, Tokyo in the afternoon.

Source (whit a photo of Princess Hisako at an event during her trip): Yomiuri

Yomiuri used an photo from their interview with Princess Hisako in March. It's not a photo from her Finland, UK trip. See post #766.

I think Japan and the destination governments have to agree on the level of formality (official, state, etc.). Tsuguko's Switzerland and East Timor visits were for UNICEF. It's too bad an invitation from the president of Sri Lanka didn't count as official. Although Japan might have felt relief that Princess Yohko's visit to Myanmar was unofficial.

Princess Hisako said she'd like to visit Qatar during a recent interview in Jordan and there was a photo of her approaching Sheikha Moza at the wedding banquet, I wonder if she was establishing a connection.

Honestly, I think Princess Tsuguko only got the go to Jordan because the initial invitation was for 2 (Akishino couple) so she easily became Princess Hisako's +1.

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ETA: More photos of Princess Hisako at Ikebana International's June Gala Luncheon on June 14

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

A PDF with photos of Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko in Tochigi Prefecture for the 77th National Sports Festival in October 2022. They are two photos of Princess Tsuguko and one of Princess Hisako.

Photos:
https://www.pref.tochigi.lg.jp/tochigikokutai2022/hp/2019/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/13_kyogi04.pdf

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I found some links on a visit by Princess Tsuguko to Ōita Prefecture in her UNICEF role on October 18th, 2022. I wasn't aware of it. Prisma, was this visit recorded here on the forum?

Sources/Photos: Oita City, Oita City 2

Found another PDF with photos of Princess Hisako and Princess Tsuguko's visit to Tochigi Prefecture for the sports festival in October 2022. There are photos of Princess Hisako on her second and third day of visit and a photo of Princess Tsuguko on her first day of visit. There are also photos of Princesses Kako (in her first and second day), Nobuko (in her first day), Akiko (in her first day) and Yōko (in her first and second day).

Photos: https://www.city.utsunomiya.tochigi.jp/_res/projects/default_project/_page_/001/016/846/3.pdf

ETA: This other PDF has photos of Princesses Hisako, Tsuguko and Nobuko.

Photos: https://www.pref.tochigi.lg.jp/tochigikokutai2022/hp/2019/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/10_kyogi01.pdf

ETA: This other PDF has photos of Takamado and Mikasa Princesses.

Photos: https://www.pref.tochigi.lg.jp/tochigikokutai2022/hp/2019/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/11_kyogi02.pdf

 

[Prisma]

Thanks for the additional info, MarieAmelie_95!

Since other Imperial family members are included in those 2022 National Sports Festival PDFs, the Imperial family picture thread would be a better location.

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Old event content continues to surface...

Princess Hisako at 2nd Marie Sklodowska Curie Award ceremony at the Embassy of Poland in Tokyo on May 16, 2023.

2 more photos: https://www.gov.pl/web/nippon/MSC-ceremony-2023

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ETA: I'm not sure about Princess Tsuguko's Oita visit for UNICEF on October 18, 2022. Looks new to me.

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

On June 22th, Princess Tsuguko visited Gunma Prefecture with the "UNICEF Caravan". They met with the Governor of Gunma Prefecture and the Superintendent of Education. They also held lessons in elementary and middle schools of the Prefecture.

I hope photos will be posted soon.

Source: B to B infomart

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Takamado family Agenda for the week from July 3rd to July 9th (nothing for Tsuguko ):

July 3rd: Princess Hisako: meeting with the Belgian Ambassador in Tokyo; meeting with the Jordanian Ambassador (Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary) in Tokyo.
July 4th: Princess Hisako: meeting with the retired Norwegian Ambassador in Tokyo.
July 5th: Princess Hisako: meeting with the President of the Japan Amateur Orchestra Federation and others at the Takamado residence.

Source: Asahi

 

[Prisma]

Princess Hisako will visit Yamagata Prefecture July 12-13 to attend the Prefectural Red Cross Convention to be held at Yamagin Kenmin Hall in Yamagata City on the 13th.

Princess Hisako has visited the prefecture 10 times so far to see sports competitions and local traditional events, and this will be her first visit in 5 years.

She is scheduled to arrive at the prefecture on the day before the convention and visit Tendo Civic 1st Junior High School, which is engaged in Red Cross activities, and a blood donation at a food company factory in Yamagata City.

Sources: yamagata-np.jp, yts.co.jp

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ETA: On July 1st, Princess Hisako attended the Independence Day Celebration at Tokyo American Club ahead the actual 4th of July holiday.

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=280496884637399&set=pcb.280499717970449

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ETA: More photos and info of Princess Hisako at Portland Japanese Garden Celebrates 60 Years with Gala in Tokyo - Portland Japanese Garden on May 26.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1673488996264038400