Akishino & Kiko on Official Visit to Costa Rica
Japan’s Prince Akishino and his wife, Princess Kiko, began their five day official visit to Costa Rica Tuesday. The couple arrived via commercial flight at the Juan Santamaria International Airport in San José and were greeted by Costa Rica’s Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Roverssi. The point of this visit is to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries. First on the couple’s agenda was to visit the National Museum. On Wednesday, they met with President Laura Chinchilla, who will host a dinner in Akishino and Kiko’s honor. Also on the itinerary is a tour of the National Biodiversity Institute, meet with members of the Japanese community in Costa Rica, pay a visit to the National Children’s Hospital, the botanical gardens of the National University and the Central American School of Livestock. This official visit will end this weekend. Source: AP, Inside Costa Rica |
Japan’s Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko in the Netherlands
Japanese Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko visited the Netherlands for the greater part of this week. The royal couple attended a ceremony to mark the 400th anniversary of the start of trade relations between Japan and the Netherlands. The … More »Japan’s Prince Akishino, Princess Kiko in the Netherlands is a post from TheGloss - A gloss on beauty, fashion, style, love and more. |
Japan Celebrates the Emperor’s Birthday
Japan’s Emperor Akihito celebrated his 76th birthday today! The Emperor’s birthday is a national holiday, which is marked by a public ceremony at the Imperial Palace. Crowds of flag-waving well-wishers gather to see the royals and greet the emperor. It’s … More »Japan Celebrates the Emperor’s Birthday is a post from TheGloss - A gloss on beauty, fashion, style, love and more. |
Prince Hisahito Marks Passage From Infancy to Childhood
At the Akasaka imperial estate Thursday, Japan’s future emperor took part in the Chakko-no-gi ceremony which marked his transition from infancy to childhood. Prince Hisahito, who turned 5 years old last month, dressed in traditional Japanese attire as he went through the ancient ceremony. During the Chakko-no-gi, prayers are offered for good health and growth while the participant is dressed in a kosode (short-sleeved silk jacket) and hakama (culottes). His parents – Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko – and his two older sisters, Princesses Mako and Kako, were present for the event. Sources: MSNBC, Japan Probe |
