On the morning of June 17, 2013, Their Imperial Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan arrived at the Japan Academy headquarters in Ueno Park, Tokyo, to attend the 2013 Japan Academy Prize.
Each year the prize is awarded to an individual who has “…achieved notable research landmarks or who has authored outstanding academic papers or books.” The winner of the 2013 Japan Academy Prize went to Professor Jun Matsuura, specializing in European Literature, from the University of Tokyo.
After a successful official visit to Spain this past week His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan finally arrived home to Tokyo. Once the formal welcome home ceremony was over at the airport His Imperial Highness was driven to the palace where Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Masako and Her Imperial Highness Princess Aiko were eagerly waiting for him.
On June 15, 2013, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan arrived in Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain for a one-day visit.
Upon his arrival the future emperor was warmly greeted by the mayor as well as local officials. Soon, the crown prince was off to tour the magnificent Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela. Afterward, Crown Prince Naruhito and his delegation attended a reception where various musicians played traditional Spanish music.
On the morning of June 14, 2013, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan arrived in Coria del Río, a municipality in the province of Sevilla, Spain, for a one-day visit.
Upon his arrival the crown prince was warmly welcomed by various officials as well as hundreds of locals who cheered and clapped for the future emperor. Soon, he planted a cherry tree next to the statue of the 17th century Samurai, Hasekura Tsunenaga. In 1614, Tsunenaga arrived in Coria del Río with his delegation and thus began Japanese and Spanish relations. Anyway, after planting the lovely tree the crown prince visited the Colegio Público Vicente Neria (it’s a primary school) where he met with teachers and students who sang various songs for the future emperor of Japan.
In the afternoon, the crown prince met with the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Mr. José Antonio Griñán, at Palacio de San Telmo. Once their meeting was over the crown prince arrived at the Archivo General de Indias to officially inaugurate the exhibition, De Japón a Roma, Buscando el Sol de la Cristiandad: La Embajada de Hasekura (1613-1620). The exhibition highlights the 400 years of bilateral relations between Japan and Spain.
Crown Prince Naruhito also visit the historic city of Sevilla where he toured the Alcázar de Sevilla, met the mayor of Sevilla, and took a fun boat ride on the Guadalquivir river.
On June 13, 2013, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan visited the city of Salamanca, Spain. During today’s visit the crown prince accompanied by his delegation and the mayor of Salamanca, Mr. Fernández Mañueco, attended a reception held at the city hall where Crown Prince Naruhito received the keys to the city.
Soon, the heir to the Chrysanthemum throne visited the Universidad de Salamanca as well as the Centro Cultural Hispano-Japonés. Afterward, the crown prince toured Plaza Mayor (the main square in Salamanca) where he was warmly welcomed by hundreds of locals as well as officials.
After a visit to the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas and the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid this morning His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Felipe of Asturias visited the Centro Principal de Control (CPC) in Majadahonda.
During their visit the crown prince and the prince examined the “…sophisticated and complex system of monitorization of all the CPC’s installations…” according to the Spanish royal court. If you are confused as to what the heck the CPC is, well, it’s essentially a water distribution and treatment facility.
In the evening, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito arrived at the Palacio Real de Madrid to attend a gala dinner hostedby Their Royal Highnesses Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia of Asturias.
On the morning of June 12, 2013, His Imperial Highness Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan visited the Museo Nacional de Artes Decorativas in Madrid. Whilst there the heir to theChrysanthemum throne viewed the exhibition, Lacas Namban: Huellas de Japón en España IV Centenario de la Embajada Keichô.
Afterward, the crown prince visited the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu home of the famous Real Madrid football team. Whilst there Crown Prince Naruhito met with president of Real Madrid, Mr. Florentino Pérez.
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