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Yomiuri Shimbun
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Japanese Imperial Couple Delighted By ‘Truly Memorable Trip' to Mongolia
The Emperor and Empress have returned to Japan from their official visit to Mongolia and expressed their delight at their first visit to the country together. Following their return, the couple reflected on their visit in writing, saying that they 'visited Mongolia together for the first time, and it was a truly memorable trip.' The Imperial couple arrived at Tokyo's Haneda Airport aboard a government plane Sunday evening. On Sunday morning, the Emperor and Empress visited the official residence of Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh to bid farewell to the president prior to their departure. They left the airport outside Ulaanbaatar a little after noon the same day. The Imperial couple arrived at Haneda Airport around 6 p.m. Sunday. They were welcomed by and exchanged words with Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, Chief Justice Yukihiko Imasaki and others. The Emperor and Empress arrived in Ulaanbaatar on July 6. They participated in a welcome ceremony and attended the opening ceremony of Naadam, Mongolia's annual national festival, as state guests. They also met with local young people. In the written statement, the couple said they 'were delighted to feel the warm feelings that the people have toward Japan.' They also touched on their laying of flowers at a cenotaph commemorating Japanese people who died in internment in Mongolia after World War II. 'We once again feel that it is important not to forget those who lost their lives in the war, deepen our understanding of history and nurture a peace-loving mind.' They concluded the statement by saying, 'We sincerely hope that the friendly relations and cooperation between Japan and Mongolia will continue to develop further.'
11-07-2025
- Politics
Japan Crown Prince, His Family Visit Hiroshima A-Bomb Exhibition
Tokyo, July 11 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and his family on Friday visited a photo exhibition on the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japan city of Hiroshima 80 years ago. The event, hosted by five media organizations including Chugoku Shimbun, a newspaper publisher in Hiroshima Prefecture, is being held at the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum in Meguro Ward of Japan's capital. Two videos and some 160 pictures taken by photographers of the media companies and residents of the city of Hiroshima are on display, showing the devastation from the nuclear attack, which took place on Aug. 6, 1945, in the closing days of World War II. Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko, their second daughter, Princess Kako, and their son, Prince Hisahito, viewed the exhibits attentively while receiving explanations from a Chugoku Shimbun staff personnel. "The blast must have been big," the Crown Prince said as he looked at a photo taken at a point 2.2 kilometers from ground zero. Nuclear weapons must be abolished, he said, noting the harmful effects of radiation on humans. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Yomiuri Shimbun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Japan Day at Expo Promotes Japanese Charm to the World; Ceremony Includes Traditional and Modern Music Performances, Mascot Appearances
Japan Day at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo was held on Thursday, one of many National Day during which each participating country promotes their culture and traditions to the rest of the world. Japan's was marked with a ceremony held at the Expo Hall Shining Hat, part of the Expo site. Japan, as the host country for this year's Expo, demonstrated its charm to the rest of the world with a show that combined traditional art and music with modern dance. Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko were in attendance, as were Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and approximately 1,100 other visitors. Crown Prince Akishino, who serves as honorary president of the Expo, said, 'Japanese content connects people across borders. I hope that these wonderful experiences will be passed on to the next generation.'After he spoke, Japanese arts and the four seasons were introduced through videos accompanied by a performance of gagaku, traditional Japanese court music. While images of manga were projected on the walls and screens in the hall, a modern dance routine was performed to express how Japanese manga is spreading throughout the world. A live performance by singer Misia was also held. After the ceremony, the Expo's official character Myaku-Myaku paraded through the venue, along with widely beloved Kumamoto Prefecture mascot Kumamon, as well as Hikonyan, the mascot for Hikone, Shiga Prefecture.
25-06-2025
- Politics
Princess Kako Looks Back on Visit to Brazil
News from Japan Society Jun 25, 2025 19:51 (JST) Tokyo, June 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Princess Kako said that she hopes Japan-Brazil ties will deepen further, following her official visit to the South American country, in a document released on Wednesday through the Imperial Household Agency. The second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko visited eight cities in Brazil from June 4 to 17 for the 130th anniversary this year of Japan-Brazil diplomatic ties. "I hope that our friendly relations will deepen further, and I envision a future in which Japan and Brazil will continue to be close as dear friends," the princess said in the document. Regarding Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who visited Japan as a state guest in March, Princess Kako said, "I felt very honored to meet him again." The princess described her attendance at an event related to the anniversary as a very moving experience to look back on the bilateral relations. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
17-06-2025
- Politics
Princess Kako Returns from Brazil Visit
News from Japan Society Jun 17, 2025 19:52 (JST) Narita, Chiba Pref., June 17 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, returned from her official visit to Brazil on Tuesday afternoon. The princess left Japan on June 4 and arrived in Sao Paulo the next day. While in Brasilia, the princess attended a ceremony celebrating the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Brazil, hosted by Brazil's National Congress. She also paid a courtesy call on President Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva. During her trip to the South American country, she visited eight cities and interacted with Japanese descendants. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
