Imperial Family of Japan: News & Photos III

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Photo from hola.com of their visit to Aichi Expo on July 11, 2005.

 

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The Emperor and Empress visited Atsuta Jingu in Aichi Prefecture on July 12, 2005.

Here is link to its website
http://www.atsutajingu.or.jp/eng/index.htm
Photo source:
#1: AAP image
#2: Japanese Emperor Akihito, left, and Empress Michiko, are led by a Shinto priest during their visit to Atsuta shrine in Nagoya, central Japan, Tuesday, July 12, 2005. The emperor and empress are in Nagoya to tour the Aichi World Expo at Nagakute, central Japan. (AP Photo/Kyodo News)
#3: FNN news
#4: NHK news
#5: Mainichi news

 

[mandyy]

Updated photos of Imperial Family members from Kunaicho website
1-4: Prince Hitachi and Princess Hanako
5-6: Prince Tomohito and Princess Nobuko
7-8: Princess Hisako

 

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The Emperor and Empress continue their visit to the Aichi Expo on July 12, 2005.
newscom
Pic #1: newscom-visiting Central Japanese Railway Co's linear car pavillion
Pic #2: newscom-Singapore pavillion
Pic #3: Mainichi news

 

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The Emperor and Empress strolling around Aichi Expo on July 13, 2005.
Pic #1:Newscom photo-Emperor Akihito (2nd from L) and Empress Michiko (R, front) walks on the global Loop main road at the 2005 World Exposition in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, on July 13. (Kyodo)
Pic #2:mainichi news
Pic #3:ANN News

 

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UzReport.com
Japanese Emperor meets Uzbek envoy
http://www.uzreport.com/e/index.cfm?sec=1&subsec=1&n_ID=17378

 

[mandyy]

Expo visit on July 13, 2005
Pic 1-3 and 5 From newscom
#1: Canada Pavillion
#2-3: Chinese Pavillion
#4: From mainichi news of them at the Chinese Pavillion
#5: At the pavillion of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society

 

[mandyy]

Japanese emperor pays visit to Singapore pavilion at Aichi Expo
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/eastasia/view/157769/1/.html

 

[mandyy]

Visiting Iceland's Prime Minister Halldor Asgrimsson talks with Japanese Emperor Akihito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo July 14 2005. Asgrimsson is now here on a week-long visit to Japan to attend the national day ceremony of the 2005 World Expo Aichi.
#1-2hotos from Reuters
#3: AAP image

 

[mandyy]

Ukrainian President Yushchenko to arrive in Japan on July 20
http://asia.news.yahoo.com/050714/kyodo/d8bb3iko0.html

 

[mandyy]

Visiting Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia talks to Japanese Emperor Akihito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo July 15, 2005. Zia is on a five-day official visit to Japan.
Photos source
#1-2:from Reuters
#3-4: from AAP image
A news report
Khaleda seeks Japanese help for subway rail in Dhaka
http://www.financialexpress-bd.com/index3.asp?cnd=7/16/2005&section_id=1&newsid=5148&spcl=no

 

[mandyy]

MATSUDO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (L) visits Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, on July 15 for his annual industry tour, and views the process of making Japanese sliding paper doors.
#1: from Newscom
#2: from Mainichi news

 

[mandyy]

(News from Mainichi)
Wedding reception of Princess Sayako, Kuroda to be low-key, but with some originality

 

[kei893265]

Thanks for the photos and news.

Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko visiting Gifu prefecture on May 12, 2005.

Other photo

 

[kei893265]

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are to visit 2005 World Exposition in Aichi Prefecture on July 11, 2005.

more photos.

 

[rchainho]

http://nation.ittefaq.com/artman/publish/article_20066.shtml

Khaleda calls on Emperor Akihito


http://www.thedailystar.net/2005/07/16/d50716012011.htm

Khaleda pays courtesy call on Emperor Akihito

 

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Old photos of the Takamado family
photos from yomirui press
#1: Birth of their 1st daughter Princess Tsuguko in 1986
#2-3: Prince Takamado and his 3rd daughter Princess Ayako on May 13, 2001.
#4: Prince Takamado and Princess Hisako with their daughters Princess Noriko and Princess Ayako on Sept 4, 2001.

 

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Prince Akishino on June 8, 2005.
Photo from Yomiuri press

 

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Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko visited Okinawa on July 19, 2005.
#1: ANN news
#2: NHK news

 

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Caption:
NAGOYA, JAPAN: Japanese Crown Princess Masako (L), accompanied by her husband Crown Prince Naruhito (not pictured), arrives at JR Nagoya station, 20 July 2005. Japan's stressed Crown Princess Masako came back to limited official duties outside Tokyo with a day trip to the World Exposition, 20 months after she retreated from public view. AFP PHOTO/Kazuhiro NOGI (Photo credit should read KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP/Getty Images)

 

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Former Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda (L) is greeted by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 20.
Photo from newscom

 

[rchainho]

http://theseoultimes.com/ST/?url=/ST/db/read.php?idx=2168

"Last Crown Prince" Lee Gu Dies
Victim of Japanese Imperialists Who Colonized Korea

 

[rchainho]

http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/200507/kt2005071920253710230.htm

Son of Choson’s Last Prince Dies

 

[mandyy]

The Emperor and Empress visited a senior's caring home on July 21, 2005.
#1: Kyodo news
#2: Mainichi news

 

[tiaraprin]

How Wonderful to See the Crown Princess!

How nice it is too see The Crown Princess come back out into public!! I know she isn't completely well yet, but I give her much praise for coming back out even if it is in a limited capacity. Masako is a strong lady and I wish her health and happiness.

 

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Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko attended the Umi Festa 2005 event in Okinawa on July 21, 2005.
Photo from NHK news

 

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Accompanied by his wife Kateryna, Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko is greeted by Japanese Emperor Akihito while Empress Michiko looks on, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Friday 22 July 2005. Yushchenko is on a four-day visit in Japan.
#1: Associated Press
#2-4: Newscom
#5: Gettyimages
#6-7, 9-10: AAP images
#8: Reuters

 

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More photos
#1-3: Reuters
#4-5: Gettyimages
#6: newscom

Yushchenko meets with Japanese Emperor Akihito
http://www.interfax.ru/e/B/0/28.html?id_issue=11353321

 

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Princess Sayako at an event on July 22, 2005

#1: TBS news

 

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The Akishino family is visiting the Aichi Expo starting from July 25, 2005. This is also the first official duty Princess Mako and Princess Kako is performing outside of Tokyo.
Pictures from today
#1: Kyodo news
#2,4: FNN news
#3: Newscom