On September 22, 2024, Japan's Princess Kako attended a national sign language performance contest for high school students in the city of Yonago in Tottori Prefecture. The competition has been held since 2014 to promote sign language among people without hearing disabilities by showcasing high school students’ abilities to communicate in sign language.
On September 21, Princess Kako visited an exhibition at the Shoji Ueda Museum of Photography in the town of Houki. Later, the Princess attended a social gathering with the students participating in the competition. She used sign language to 'chat' with 19 students from all 16 teams and encouraged them ahead of the upcoming event. The Princess then visited a local NPO musical group in Houki Town.
Peu importe de voir comment est vêtue la princesse Kako, elle est adorable toujours souriante - Je remarque depuis peu de temps une amélioration dans ces look ; deux nouvelles boucles d'oreilles que j'aurais aimé mieux voir !
ReplyDeleteThe blue outfit is wonderful. Anyway it is always a pleasure to see this lovely young lady with her sweet smile!
ReplyDeleteEach time they are greeting someone, I am getting pain in my stomach when I see them standing in that special position (as if they have to go to the ladies room immediately). Everyone (especially the women and girls) are doing it even the princess herself. I've noticed that the men are doing it less, but just when the are in front of a person who is higher in rang. Maybe it is the equivalent of curtsying, which is not of these times any more either (gender equality). Anyway I couldn't do it with my arthrose knees, much too painful.
ReplyDeleteOh please it takes a second to be courteous.
DeleteDear No Name 15:45, Stop it, the protocol of the Imperial Household lays down all movements and salutations of its members and your bathroom insults and other nasty comments reflect your ignorance or probably your desire to ridicule the customs of Japan. Air your gender equality issues and arthritis problems on suitable platforms.
ReplyDelete🌞 Virginia
@ Anon. 16:21 & Viriginia
DeleteIn the year 2024 when the theme of the UN is gender equality, more respect for women and womens rights, I cannot stand these traditions anymore. Not in Japan and not in Europe. Lucky I am living in a country where it is not necessary anymore that a civilian has to bow for someone who is higher in rang (even not for a king or a queen). A handshake and a friendly smile and knowing how you must say hello to a king or a queen or a princess is much more important, or how you must greet a person of a higher rang. The only person for whom some people are still bowing is the pope (if you are a nun, a simple priest or a catholic in general).
The ombre skirt is back, which is lovely. And the white shoes, ah well. Princess Kako's outfit for her second visit of the day looks perfectly tailored, but this seems like a lot of beige to me, and maybe too much fabric in the skirt. Her earrings are beautiful, precious wood maybe ? Not sure if Princess Kako's handbag and shoes wouldn't have looked better in black though.
ReplyDeleteMaguy
Her earrings and barrette are made of Japanese wooden mosaic work,YOSEGI.
DeleteAnd the beige of her outfit reminds me of the color of the sand dune in Tottori.
木製のイヤリングと髪飾りは、訪問地の工房で作られたものかもしれません。その県の寄木細工の工房によく似た商品があります。
DeleteThe blue outfit is lovely, I'd wear it myself. Very elegant. The beige outfit is very well made and suits her well, but the colour is a bit bland. Always a treat to see this lady!
ReplyDeleteDamsel Dragonfly
Like the blue dress and cardigan. The tan outfit looks a little too big for her. She always has a great smile.
ReplyDeletecss
All grown up and lovely!
ReplyDeleteAll grown up and lovely!
ReplyDeleteTwo lovely outfits for this lovely Princess. They are smart and elegant without being showy. I like the brown heels. The outfits are much more modern than we would have seen from Japanese princesses even a couple of years ago. She looks great
ReplyDeleteAnnieM
I agree 100%. Just seeing this lovely young lady (no matter what she wears) brings a smile to my heart.
DeleteJoan
P. E. R. F. E. C. T. I. O. N !!!
ReplyDeleteDear no Name 7:21, This blog is basically about royalty, noble living, fashion and tradition. Why misuse this blog for your political purposes, what are you doing here, wasting our time?
ReplyDelete🌞 Virginia
Love Kako she has flair.
ReplyDelete日本の作法は西洋とは異なります。茶道では客は茶碗に入れたお茶にも頭を下げます。それを滑稽だと思う人もいるでしょうけれど、これこそ文化の違いなのです。皇族は日本の作法を大切に継承しています。
ReplyDeleteI love both outfits, especially the blue outfit. She is a delight. Very engaging and happy. These visits were great. Well done to her. She is a treasure.
ReplyDeletePost a Comment
(We will not publish anonymous comments that were posted without stating a name or nickname)