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The National Health and Welfare Festival (Nenlynpic) is for participants age 60 and over. This year, 32 events including tennis, chanbara, haiku, and mahjong were held over four days. Princess Akiko talked about her grandparents' longevity, mentioning Prince Mikasa "listened to the doctor's advice often, never ate and drank too much, did exercises that he had devised himself, and lived a regular and disciplined life. I think that was the secret. We hope that everyone who participates in the Nenlynpic will challenge various things with curiosity like His Imperial Highness, and spend a fulfilling time interacting with many people of all generations."
Her grandparents enjoyed many activities together, such as golf, dance, tai chi, and haiku. Akiko recently found a photograph of her grandfather folk dancing. He promoted folk dancing and was appointed president of the Japan Recreation Association in 1951. Also known as "Prince of Recreation" and until his later years, he was full of curiosity and challenged various things, such as starting dance lessons. After turning 70, he started using a word processor and practicing Japanese dance."
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On October 9th, Princess Yohko privately visited Amami no Sato “South Villa Garden,” Oshima Tsumugi Art Museum, and production of Oshima Tsumugi silk in Kagoshima. She visited with Chairman Ichiro Nakaishi and Director Izumi Nishida of her patronage NPO "Japan Universal Sound Design Association"
Photos: amaminosato.jp
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