A European era exploring a new era October 22 13:39

May 1st when all of Japan boiled to “Roka”. The start of a new era was greeted by the coverage of the Tokyo Sky Tree countdown event.

In recent years, generations have been changing not only in Japan but also in royal families around the world.

To the new era, the royal family of each country seeks what royal image, and what kind of royal family is for the people?

Like the Emperor, the Dutch royal family is studying the “water” problem. The Queen and the Crown Prince interviewed the Swedish Royal Family, who announced their own and family issues to the people and walked with them.

(Newswatch 9 Reporter Hoshi Makoto / Production Reporter Kiyoshi Kaori)

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"Water problems" from the king's water-Netherlands-

A quarter of the country is the Netherlands, which is less than 0 meters above sea level. As you walk around the city, canals flow around. A large and small ship carrying luggage came and went, and the local people who ran and exercised on the boat and the people who lived on the boat were seen lively.

The Netherlands, which is also called “the country of water”, has a long history of struggling with water. We went to the site where we feel it.

About an hour's drive north of Amsterdam. In the place where the strong wind blows, there was an embankment with a total length of 32 km, which is called the “deadline large embankment”.

This embankment was built about 90 years ago, and it was not flooded in coastal areas due to rough waves from the North Sea. Next to the monument that recreated the worker who piles up the stones, it was engraved that "the fight against water is a fight for humanity."

The issue closely related to the lives of these Dutch people is how to manage water.

King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands who took the throne at the age of 46 in 2013.

The king himself had a deep knowledge of “water management” and chaired the United Nations “Advisory Committee on Water and Sanitation” from the time of the Crown Prince to 2006.

Surprisingly, many people who spoke in the city knew that the king was working hard on the water problem. And they were affirmed positively that “it makes sense for the king to be interested in the water problem” and “it is a good job for the world”.

With this research on water issues in common, the Dutch royal family and the Japanese imperial family have established a new relationship.

His Emperor served as Honorary President of the same UN Advisory Committee from 2007 to 2015 during the Crown Prince period, and has been working on water issues around the world with King Alexander Alexander of the Netherlands.

Through water research, exchanges deepened both publicly and privately, and in 2006, the family visited the Netherlands for about two weeks with the care of Masako.

"Water issue" on the edge connecting the royal family and the imperial family in Nichiran

And in 2013, Masako's first official visit to a foreign country in 11 years was the throne of King Alexander.

Some Dutch people said, “I have seen Masako on TV,” “You have replaced it,” “The royal family and the imperial family are good friends.” Some of them talked to me and realized the deep relationship between Japan and the Netherlands.

Japan-Japan Exchange Even in the grassroots

For Japan, the Netherlands is the longest and most successful country in Europe, which is 410 years since commerce began.

I heard that there was a place where exchanges continued in the grassroots and visited Rotterdam, the second largest city in the Netherlands.

Then, in a corner of the residential area, there is a space that seems to be misunderstood as “here is Japan? Open the door with the sign of “Shofukan” in Kanji, and you will find a tea room and a dojo in the Japanese garden.

In 2005, Dutchman Joris van Nispen bought and opened a closed elementary school to introduce Japanese language and culture.

Yoris is interested in Japan because he learned judo and kendo since childhood.

While studying martial arts, he often came to Japan and came to know Japanese traditional culture such as tea ceremony, and he wanted Dutch people to touch that culture.

Mr. Yoris said, “Experience deepens understanding of Japan”.

At Shofukan, classes such as Japanese, tea ceremony, calligraphy, and martial arts are held.

On the day of the interview, a flower arrangement class was held, and seven Dutch women, including office workers and housewives, who were on their way home from work, were having fun.

The instructor is his wife Tini. He went to Kyoto and got a license.

Mr. Joris said about the succession of the Japanese throne, “Of course I know. It is an important turning point for Japanese people to feel hope. Hope that the relationship between the Netherlands and Japan will continue to be good in the next era. I was talking. "

Public issues with their citizens-Sweden-

In Scandinavian Sweden, I was amazed at the proximity of the royal family and the people.

I found many places related to the royal family such as “King Park”, “King Street”, “Queen Kojima”.

The capital city of Stockholm, crowded with many shoppers, is called “The Queen's Street,” and the word “lovely” is often heard when talking to people who come and go. Translated literally, in the sense of "great", "attractive", "friendly", people said, "Like the family and friends, the royal family feels familiar", “Some people have seen it,” said “Daniel, the husband of Queen Sylvia and Prince Victoria, has a good feeling from home.” I felt that there were many people who liked the royal family.

“I feel connected to the royal family”

In the interview, I visited places related to the royal family.

Founded in 1996 in the heart of Stockholm, the Royal Warrant Chocolate Store. A letter of appreciation from King Gustav and photographs of royal members were displayed.

This restaurant, which is family-run and handmade, is popular with the general public and was visited by customers without interruption.

“It's special to buy it as a royal warrant. I feel connected to the royal family.” Some people said, “If you eat chocolate that the king eats, you feel like you are a king.”

Linda Ardebeck, a powerful store manager, responded with a smile saying, “Chocolate loves royal members, from children to the elderly, but the royal family has a secret about which chocolate they like.” .

I also learned from this interview that linen fabric, a Swedish tradition and popular in Japan, has a deep connection with the royal family.

When Prince Victoria was born in 1977, Queen Sylvia's parents bought and gave a tablecloth with a seagull pattern at this store.

In 1993, he was commissioned to produce tablecloths and napkins for use at the dinner party held in the royal family, and later received royal warrants.

King Gustav and Queen Sylvia have visited the workshop, and the former president, Dick Johansson, said, “I am very proud. Queen Sylvia is easy to talk with and has a warm personality.”

Queen Silvia from a German family

The Swedish royal family is revered by the public. However, there was a time when the theory of abolition of royalties increased.

It was Queen Sylvia that changed that. It was also called “the royal savior”.

King Gustav, who took the throne at the age of 27 in 1973. The royal marriage partner was aristocratic, and the king's choice was Queen Silvia from a German family.

At the eve of the wedding ceremony in 1976, the popular pop group Abba, who was born in Sweden, performed "Dancing Queen" for the first time.

“You can be a queen”.

From the images at that time, you can hear the inspirational lyrics and melodies, and see how the queen smiles.

Based on the experience of a queen's mother becoming dementia

Queen Silvia is also known for her passion for various charities.

I visited a day care facility for people with dementia in the suburbs of Stockholm. The name is “Sylvia Home”. Founded in 1996 by Queen Silvia.

It seems that the Queen's mother is actively engaged in patient and family care based on her experiences with dementia.

Here, care is given to each individual with dementia, and doctors and physical therapists are trained, and the queen himself frequently visits and advises.

About 1000 medical staff learned here. That means not only in Sweden, but also in Japan and around the world.

Inside the facility, the atmosphere was like a warm family, and the staff was thorough in calling patients as “guests” rather than “patients”. I felt that I was facing each person seriously.

CEO and doctor Wilhelmina Hoffman said, “I couldn't think of a queen like talking about my family's illness, but Queen Silvia told me in good faith. “Education can help several people through that person, and the queen has opened many doors,” she supports.

Daughter Crown Prince Victoria Revealed Eating Disorder

The thoughts of Queen Sylvia are inherited by her daughter, Prince Victoria.

One of these is activities to eliminate children's health and isolation. The couple was founded after the marriage of the Crown Prince.

When I talked to Marie Harding, who works with the couple, they expressed their appreciation that "the couple are taking the time to work and work hard."

When interviewing, show us a cute illustrated picture book, make 200,000 picture books to convey the importance of exercise and nutritionally balanced meals, and distribute it through pediatricians He told me.

In an interview during his 40th birthday, Prince Victoria reveals that he had suffered from eating disorders and overcame with expert support.

A journalist who is also connected to the royal family said, “Prince Victoria opened that he had an eating disorder, and Queen Sylvia used it in a positive direction by revealing that the family was a family with dementia. "I focus on the problem, and I always create my role."

Through interviews with those who have daily contact with Queen Silvia and Prince Victoria, the Queen and Prince announce and share their own and family issues, and even those who suffer from similar situations. I felt strongly that I was passionate and proactive in trying to help.

And I thought that such attitude attracted respect and love from the people.

The “Imperial Religion Ceremony” in which the Emperor declares the throne inside and outside. What kind of time will the new era of peace be for us people? I felt that I would like to spend the day of Rewa carefully.