The Mikasa Family Thread

[Prisma]

Princess Nobuko's speech was delivered on her behalf by the Chairman of the National Agriculture Chamber of Commerce & Industry at the 25th National Agricultural Leaders Summit in Tokyo on February 28, 2024. She did not attend due to radiation treatment January 23-February 27 following breast cancer surgery.

Speech, photos: nca.or.jp (PDF)

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Princess Nobuko visited Maison de la Culture du Japon à Paris on February 11, 2020 during her February 6-14 visit to France to attend the Judo Grand Slam Paris. She toured the tea room, library and exhibitions including "Transsphere #7 Yuya Tsukahara + Contact Gonzo: watching you surf on beautiful accidents" and "Colors of the Tale of Genji: The seasonal attire of Japanese princesses."

Photos: jpf.go.jp (PDF)

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

Princess Akiko visited Tochigi Prefecture September 6th-7th:

On September 6th, Princess Akiko attended the opening ceremony of the 78th Tochigi National
Recreational Tournament at the Light Cube Utsunomiya, in Utsunomiya.

This tournament is sponsored by the Japan Recreation Association. This is the second time in 71 years that the tournament has been held in the Prefecture, the first time in 1953, and will be attended by about 10,000 people from inside and outside the prefecture.

Sources/photos: Shimotsuke, Facebook

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On September 3rd, Princess Akiko attended the 4th Classics Day Culture Fund Award ceremony at the Kyoto Concert Hall, in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture.

Princess Akiko delivered a speech at the ceremony: "When we come into contact with the classics, we are also exposed to the thoughts of our predecessors and the history we have experienced". The Princess is Honorary President of the Classics Day Prize Committee.

Source/video: NHK

 

[Prisma]

Princess Yohko, along with drivers, signed the back of artwork "Untitled [Red Bull Racing]" for City Circuit Tokyo Bay Auction July 26-28.

Photo: Facebook BINGOInternational

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Red Bull Japan reported this artwork was sold for 3.6 million yen and, excluding operating costs, will be donated to Wings for Life World Run, which supports research into a cure for spinal cord injury. The auction was titled "Back Wall Project presents Wings for Life World Run Charity Auction."

"Back Wall Project" is a new initiative that started with the theme of "creating a more beautiful world." Princess Yohko was the initiator of the project, and the artwork was created in collaboration with contemporary artist Shinsuke Ikeuchi and Red Bull. F1 parts are used in the artwork. The artwork was created and finished in the Red Bull VIP lounge set up at Suzuka Circuit during this year's Japanese Grand Prix.

Going forward, donations from the "Back Wall Project presents Wings for Life World Run" will be converted into vouchers, which will be used to encourage more people to participate in the Wings for Life World Run and raise awareness of the event. The next Wings for Life World Run is scheduled to be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, and entries are currently being accepted.

Photos, source: formula-web.jp, Mainichi

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On September 9th, Princess Yuriko returned to the general ward from the intensive care unit of St. Luke's International Hospital in Tokyo. She was diagnosed with mild pneumonia on August 16 and admitted to the ICU as a precaution. Her condition improved by August 24. The 101-year-old princess remains on IV drip for nutrients and hydration but is able to sit in bed and communicate by nodding, etc. The IHA describes her condition is "generally stable."

Jiji reports "There is no prospect of her being discharged from hospital."

Sources: NTV, FNN

 

[MarieAmelie_95]

On September 3rd, Princess Nobuko attended the 2024 (Reiwa 6) National Police Judo Championships and the National Police Kendo Championships at the Nippon Budokan, in Tokyo.

She is visible for a while from about minute 4:40 of the video.