Your Majesty attended "Nationwide Rich Sea Making Competition" Akita September 8, 11:51
A “Rich Sea-building Contest” is held in Akita Prefecture, attended by the Emperor and Empress, calling for conservation of marine resources and environmental conservation of the sea.
The 39th event was held with the theme of “Sea-building, a connected and rich future”, and the ceremony held in Akita City was attended by both Majesty and about 1000 people including fishermen from across the country. I participated.
Participation in the sea-building competition is a public duty that the Majesty and his Majesty inherited from the Emperor and his wife with the succession of the Emperor. This time, at the request of Akita Prefecture, the Emperor said his words.
The Emperor said, “It is an important mission for us to preserve the rich marine environment, protect and manage marine resources, and pass on the bounty and beauty of the sea to the next generation. I think. ”
On top of that, he said, “I expect that the activities of everyone who are committed to creating rich seas will be supported and developed further by many people in the future.”
After that, when the couple who runs the fishery read a message such as `` I will not forget to thank the rich sea and I will try my best to increase the number of new friends '', both His Majesty were applauded .
Both Majesties planned to move to Akita Port in the afternoon to face the event of releasing fry, but because of the approaching typhoon, the attendance was canceled and it was decided to return to Tokyo.