Princess Mikasa
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was second daughter of Viscount Masanari Takagi, and through marriage, a member of the Imperial House of Japan
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Women's Academy in 1941. She became engaged to the Takahito, Prince Mikasa
on 3 October 1941, with the wedding held on 22 October 1941. The Prince and Princess have 5 children. The couple's two daughters left the imperial family upon marriage:
Society.
She always accompanies her husband, Prince Mikasa on his travels overseas. His Imperial Highness has made visits to about 30 countries, on official visits, as a participant to international scholars' meetings and for the purposes of researching historical landmarks.
Imperial House of Japan
The , also referred to as the Imperial Family or the Yamato Dynasty, comprises those members of the extended family of the reigning Emperor of Japan who undertake official and public duties. Under the present Constitution of Japan, the emperor is the symbol of the state and unity of the people...
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Biography
Princess Mikasa graduated from GakushuinGakushuin
The or Peers School is an educational institution founded in Tokyo in 1877, during the Meiji period, for the education of the children of the Japanese aristocracy, though it eventually also opened its doors to the offspring of extremely wealthy commoners...
Women's Academy in 1941. She became engaged to the Takahito, Prince Mikasa
Prince Mikasa
is a member of the Imperial House of Japan. He is the fourth and youngest son of Emperor Taishō and Empress Teimei. His eldest brother was Emperor Shōwa , and is the only surviving paternal uncle of Emperor Akihito. With the death of his sister-in-law, Princess Takamatsu , on 17 December 2004, he...
on 3 October 1941, with the wedding held on 22 October 1941. The Prince and Princess have 5 children. The couple's two daughters left the imperial family upon marriage:
Children
- Yasuko Konoe (néeNEENEE is a political protest group whose goal was to provide an alternative for voters who are unhappy with all political parties at hand in Belgium, where voting is compulsory.The NEE party was founded in 2005 in Antwerp...
; married 16 December 1966 Mr. Tadateru Konoe, younger brother of former Prime Minister Morihiro HosokawaMorihiro Hosokawais a Japanese politician who was the 79th Prime Minister of Japan from August 9, 1993 to April 28, 1994. His coalition was the first non-Liberal Democratic Party government since 1955.- Early life :...
and adopted grandson (and heir) of former Prime Minister Fumimaro KonoeFumimaro KonoePrince was a politician in the Empire of Japan who served as the 34th, 38th and 39th Prime Minister of Japan and founder/leader of the Taisei Yokusankai.- Early life :...
, currently President of the Japanese Red CrossJapanese Red CrossThe ' is the Japanese affiliate of the International Red Cross.The Imperial Family of Japan traditionally has supported the society, with Empress as Honorary President and other royal family members as vice-presidents. Its headquarters is located in Tokyo and local chapters are set up in all 47...
Society; has a son named, Tadahiro.
- heir apparent; married 7 November 1980 to Miss Nobuko Aso (9 April 1955 -), third daughter of the late Mr. Takakichi Aso, chairman of Aso Cement Co., and his wife, Kazuko, the daughter of former Prime Minister Yoshida Shigeru; has two daughters
- created Katsura-no-miya, 1 January 1988
- Masako Sen (née ; married 14 October 1983 to Mr. Masayuki Sen ( 7 June 1956 – present), the elder son of Soshitsu Sen XV, and currently the sixteenth hereditary grand master (iemotoIemotoIemoto is a Japanese term used to refer to the founder or current head master of a certain school of traditional Japanese art...
) of the UrasenkeUrasenkeis the name of one of the main schools of Japanese tea ceremony. It is one of the san-Senke ; the other two are Omotesenke and Mushakōjisenke....
Japanese Tea CeremonyJapanese tea ceremonyThe Japanese tea ceremony, also called the Way of Tea, is a Japanese cultural activity involving the ceremonial preparation and presentation of matcha, powdered green tea. In Japanese, it is called . The manner in which it is performed, or the art of its performance, is called...
School; and has two sons, Akifumi and Takafumi, and a daughter, Makiko.
- created Takamado-no-miya, 1 December 1984; married 6 December 1984 to Miss Hisako Tottori ( 10 July 1953 – present), eldest daughter of Mr. Shigejiro Tottori, former President, Mitsui & Co.Mitsui & Co.Mitsui & Co., also known as Mitsui Bussan, is one of the largest sogo shosha in Japan, and also part of the Mitsui Group. Its business area covers energy, machinery, chemicals, food, textile, logistics, finance, and more.- History :...
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; and had three daughters
Public service
Princess Mikasa is honorary president of various charitable organisations, especially those concerned with the preservation of traditional, Japanese culture. She also plays an active role in the Japanese Red CrossJapanese Red Cross
The ' is the Japanese affiliate of the International Red Cross.The Imperial Family of Japan traditionally has supported the society, with Empress as Honorary President and other royal family members as vice-presidents. Its headquarters is located in Tokyo and local chapters are set up in all 47...
Society.
She always accompanies her husband, Prince Mikasa on his travels overseas. His Imperial Highness has made visits to about 30 countries, on official visits, as a participant to international scholars' meetings and for the purposes of researching historical landmarks.
Honorary positions
- Member of the Imperial Household CouncilImperial Household Councilis a ten-member body to approve the statutory matters on the Imperial House of Japan. The Council was established in 1947, when the current Imperial Household Law took effect.- Functions :...
- President of the Imperial Gift Foundation
- Honorary President of the Chugu-ji Temple Supporter's Association
- Honorary Vice-President of the Japanese Red CrossJapanese Red CrossThe ' is the Japanese affiliate of the International Red Cross.The Imperial Family of Japan traditionally has supported the society, with Empress as Honorary President and other royal family members as vice-presidents. Its headquarters is located in Tokyo and local chapters are set up in all 47...
Society