Princess Hisako Takamado and Family: News and Pictures

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On September 29th, Princess Hisako attended the 20th Japan Football Hall of Fame Plaque Inauguration Ceremony at Tokyo Dome Hotel in Bunkyo, Tokyo.

Photos: Facebook japanesefootballworld, sport.quotidiano.net

 

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Princess Hisako visited Kagawa Prefecture October 4-5. She visited Mount Yashima in Takamatsu City, which celebrates its 90th designation anniversary as Setonaikai National Park, on the 4th.

On the 5th, Princess Hisako attended the 36th Housing Life Month's central event "Housing Fair in Kagawa," where she spoke about the importance of home safety and housing education.

Photos: 47news.jp, note.com yamanakenta

 

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A Tweet of Princess Tsuguko on October 8 in Saga Prefecture for the 78th National Sports Festival.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1843507972783427982

sagatv.co.jp article about her activities on October 7, mainly about attending women's and men's archery finals and her connection to archery. She wore a charcoal glen check dress.

October 7-8: Princess Tsuguko

• Archery, Kashima City Cultural Hall, table tennis
• Sumo, volleyball, Yoshinogari Historical Park

 

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On October 7th, Princess Tsuguko attended the final day of the archery competition held at the athletics stadium in Kashima, Saga Prefecture, for the 2024 National Sports Festival. She is Honorary President of the All Japan Archery Federation.

Source/photo: FNN

 

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October 7-8: Princess Tsuguko

• Archery, Kashima Athletics Stadium
• SAKURAS performance, Kashima City Cultural Hall
• Table tennis, Kiyama Town General Gymnasium
• Dinner and accommodation at Karatsu Seaside Hotel
  
  
• Sumo, Genkai Town Social Gymnasium
• Lunch at Kanzaki City Hall
• Volleyball, Yoshinogari Town Cultural Gymnasium
• Yoshinogari Historical Park, Kanzaki City and Yoshinogari Town

October 8-10: Princess Hisako

• Kyudo, Taku City Midorigaoka Kyudo Field
• Wrestling, Ureshino City Central Gymnasium U-Spo
• Ureshino Tea, dinner reception and accommodation at Wataya Besso, Ureshino City
  
  
• Hockey, Imari Hockey Field, Imari City
• Secret kiln village, Okawachiyama in Imari City
• Luncheon, Imari Grand Hotel
• Weightlifting, Arita Town
• Dinner and accommodation at Onyado Chikurintei, Takeo City
  
  
• Fencing, Saga Sunrise Park Gymnasium, Saga City
• Luncheon, Karatsu City Hall
• Basketball, Karatsu City Cultural and Sports Center

Saga-s.co.jp photos of Princesses Tsuguko and Hisako in Saga Prefecture for the 78th National Sports Festival and local area inspection.

Princess Tsuguko arrived for table tennis, Kiyama Town on October 7



Princess Hisako enjoyed Ureshino Tea at Wataya Besso, Ureshino City on October 8

 

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Princess Hisako attended wrestling in Ureshino City on October 8 and first round of men's basketball in Karatsu City on October 10 in Saga Prefecture during the 78th National Sports Festival.

Photos: Facebook ureshino.genki, sagatv.co.jp

 

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On October 12th, Princess Hisako attended the Japan Osteoporosis Society 25th Anniversary Ceremony / 26th Annual Meeting at Ishikawa Ongakudo concert hall in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Photos: Facebook hasehiroshi.kousiki, Facebook miss.kagayuzen

 

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Princess Hisako will privately visit the United States November 14-19, primarily for the 1st Japan-US Friendship Kyudo Tournament. She will stay in San Francisco.

11/14: depart Japan, arrive in US, visit Redwood Kyudo Field and attend Kyudo Seminar
11/15: tournament reception at Hotel Nikko
11/16: opening ceremony of 1st Japan-US Friendship Tournament at San Mateo County Event Center
11/17: inspect activities of Special Overseas Provisional Chuo Shinsa, which is the examination board that awards ranks for the All Japan Kyudo Federation

She will also attend a meeting with officials of BirdLife International and tour the Golden Gate Bridge and Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.

Sources: TBS, NTV, Jiji

American Kyudo Renmei - 2024 IKYF Friendship Tournament

Dates November 14, 2024 - Shogo Seminar November 15, 2024 - Reception (6pm, Hotel Nikko) November 16, 2024 - 1st Japan-US Friendship Tournament November 17, 2024 - Special Overseas Provisional Chuo Shinsa (U.S.)

www.kyudousa.com

 

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Princess Hisako will attend BirdLife International meeting on November 15 and meet Japanese residents on November 16.

Source: Asahi

 

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On October 12th, Princess Hisako attended the Japan Osteoporosis Society 25th Anniversary Ceremony / 26th Annual Meeting at Ishikawa Ongakudo concert hall in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Photos: Facebook hasehiroshi.kousiki, Facebook miss.kagayuzen

HIH Princess Hisako is always so stylish , along with the Empress Emerita Michiko , best dressed of any Imperial ladies .

 

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On October 15th, Princess Hisako attended the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian Final Qualifiers (3rd Round) Japan vs. Australia match at Saitama Stadium 2002.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1846883892361679160

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On October 19th, Princess Hisako attended the 63rd International Speech Contest in Japanese at Sannomaru Hall in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture.

Photo: Facebook 加藤憲一

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On October 22nd, Princess Hisako attended the 2024 National Dietary Improvement Conference & 54th National Dietary Improvement Promoters Conference in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. Some 900 people gathered to improve diet and preserve local cuisine. Princess Hisako also toured the exhibition, recognizing local dishes she was served at lunch.

Photo: minyu-net

 

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On October 25th, Princess Hisako attended the BirdLife Gala Dinner 2024 at the Palace Hotel Tokyo.

Photo: Facebook akemi.sasaki.5

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Princess Hisako at a previous BirdLife gala? I'm unclear on date. Her dress looks different though.

Xiaoma, MA DI on Instagram: "結婚生活17周年を迎えるにあたり、この上ない貴重な経験と思い出を賜りました。高円宮妃久子殿下より御デザインを賜り、ショパール社により製作された御時計を頂戴いたしました。このような光栄な贈り物に、心からの喜びを感じております。 殿下におかれましては、バードライフ・インターナショナルの名誉総裁として20年以上の長きにわたり、環境保全活動にご尽力されています。その凛とした佇まいと、自然保護への深い御心は、多くの人々に感銘を与えておられます。

557 likes, 12 comments - xiaomapicks on October 28, 2024: "結婚生活17周年を迎えるにあたり、この上ない貴重な経験と思い出を賜りました。高円宮妃久子殿下より御デザインを賜り、ショパール社により製作された御時計を頂戴いたしました。このような光栄な贈り物に、心からの喜びを感じております。 殿下におかれましては、バードライフ・インターナショナルの名誉総裁として20年以上の長きにわたり、環境保全活動にご尽力されています。その凛とした佇まいと、自然保護への深い御心は、多くの人々に感銘を与えておられます。...

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On October 31st, Princess Hisako attended the US-Japan Council Annual Conference at the Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya, Tokyo.

Photos: LinkedIn Saki Takasu
LinkedIn Suzanne Puanani Vares-Lum
LinkedIn Yuko Kakazu
LinkedIn Martin Piškanin

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On October 28th, Princess Hisako attended the closing ceremony of the 23rd National Sports Festival for People with Disabilities at Saga Arena in Saga City, Saga Prefecture.

Photos/videos: NHK
Facebook nonnon87asa
Facebook yoshitsugu.hirano.3

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[...] Princess Hisako at a previous BirdLife gala? I'm unclear on date. Her dress looks different though.

Xiaoma, MA DI on Instagram: "結婚生活17周年を迎えるにあたり、この上ない貴重な経験と思い出を賜りました。高円宮妃久子殿下より御デザインを賜り、ショパール社により製作された御時計を頂戴いたしました。このような光栄な贈り物に、心からの喜びを感じております。 殿下におかれましては、バードライフ・インターナショナルの名誉総裁として20年以上の長きにわたり、環境保全活動にご尽力されています。その凛とした佇まいと、自然保護への深い御心は、多くの人々に感銘を与えておられます。

557 likes, 12 comments - xiaomapicks on October 28, 2024: "結婚生活17周年を迎えるにあたり、この上ない貴重な経験と思い出を賜りました。高円宮妃久子殿下より御デザインを賜り、ショパール社により製作された御時計を頂戴いたしました。このような光栄な贈り物に、心からの喜びを感じております。 殿下におかれましては、バードライフ・インターナショナルの名誉総裁として20年以上の長きにわたり、環境保全活動にご尽力されています。その凛とした佇まいと、自然保護への深い御心は、多くの人々に感銘を与えておられます。...

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Not previous BirdLife Gala.

Princess Hisako attended Chopard "Once Upon A Time" at Chopard Secret Garden in Tokyo on October 26.

Source: Facebook 伊東香苗

 

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Princess Hisako will unofficially visit Poland from November 29 to December 5 for the 30th anniversary of Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology. She will give a speech at the commemorative ceremony, attend a Noh performance and concert, among other events.

She attended the museum's opening with Prince Takamado on November 30, 1994 and visited in October 2015. This will be her 3rd visit to Poland.

Sources: TBS, Sankei