Aiko graduated from Gakushuin Women's High School March 22 18:01
Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress, attended the graduation ceremony of Gakushuin Women's High School on the 22nd.
With concerns about the spread of the new coronavirus, Aiko arrived at Gakushuin Women's High School in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, wearing a sailor suit and mask, shortly after midnight on the 22nd.
Then, after approaching the commemorative photo in front of the school gate, the press gathered and said, "Congratulations on your graduation. How do you look back on your high school life?" I also enjoyed a very enjoyable and fulfilling school life. "
And she was smiling and waving her hand to the congratulations from the people along the road.
The Majesties said that they would not be able to attend the graduation ceremony this spring, considering the large number of parents who could not attend.
The graduation ceremony was held using masks after reducing the scale, such as forgotten attendance of guests and current students, in order to prevent the spread of infection, and congratulatory words of the director and singing of you and others were canceled.
When Aiko called her name "Aiko Keito (Shinomiya)", she stood up on the spot and then returned to her classroom to receive her diploma.
Aiko-san spent three years in high school, studying, actively participating in school events such as athletic meets and school festivals, and having a fulfilling high school life.
At the end of last month, a graduation report of almost twice the standard was compiled and submitted with the theme of the relationship between cats and dogs and humans as seen in Heian literature.
Next month, she plans to go to Gakushuin University's Faculty of Letters and study at the Japanese Language and Literature Department, but the entrance ceremony has been decided in consideration of the spread of the new coronavirus.
Impression of Aiko
Aiko, the eldest daughter of Her Majesty the Emperor and Empress, expressed her impression in writing when she graduated.
Aiko said, “I was blessed with many wonderful friends and enjoyed a very enjoyable and fulfilling school life. I was able to learn various things in a blessed environment and make many irreplaceable memories. It was. "
As for her feelings about her graduation, she said, "I am grateful that I was able to attend the graduation ceremony and celebrate the day of my departure. At the same time, I decided to say goodbye to this girls' club filled with memories. I feel lonely. "
"At Gakushuin University, where I will go on to study in April, I hope that I can take a broader perspective and work on various fields, taking advantage of what I have learned so far." Finally, regarding the spread of the new coronavirus, he said, "I really hope that it will end as soon as possible."
Impressions of both Majesties
The Emperor and Empress expressed their impressions in writing when Aiko graduated.
In this statement, the Majesties said, "I am deeply moved by today that Aiko has reached the Gakushuin Women's High School graduation day."
Looking back on the six years since Aiko's admission to girls' secondary school, she said, “I am blessed with many friends, start my daily school life, and have gained valuable experiences through school events, my first overseas short-term study abroad, and school trips. I learned a lot and learned a lot and enjoyed and enjoyed my days. "
He wrote, "Thank you again for taking this opportunity to warmly watch Aiko's growth.
His Majesty concluded that the spread of the new coronavirus was widespread, saying, "I am deeply fond of the difficulties and struggles facing our people and many of the world. I sincerely hope that the spread of this infection will end sooner. "