The Emperor's couple on the tennis court of memories Nagano Karuizawa-machi, August 25, 13:38
The Emperor and his wife, who are resting in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, visited the memorable tennis court on the 25th.
The Emperor and his wife went to a tennis court in the former Karuizawa area on the morning of the 25th. This tennis court is a memorable place where they first met in 1957.
The couple greeted with the officials of the organization that runs the court, then sat down on the bench and watched the members play.
According to the organization, the couple said that they were doing well when they saw the play of people of the same age, such as 89 and 87 years old.
In addition, the Empress told me about the memories of the tournament that he had participated in, and made a gesture of wearing a racket.
The couple stayed on the tennis court for about 30 minutes and left the court with smiles on the members.
Mr. Kiyoro Moroto, director of the management organization “Karuizawa-kai” who served as a guide, said, “I felt like you were more relaxed than before. I want to come. "
The Emperor and his wife will be recuperated in Karuizawa and Kusatsu, Gunma Prefecture until 30th of this month.