His Majesty the Emperor, 1:47, 1 year from the coronation, 1:47
His Majesty the Emperor has been celebrating a year from his coronation.
His Majesty the Emperor has been involved in a series of rituals associated with his coronation during the past year, and has been able to interact with the people through visiting various places.
In October of last year, at the "Sokurei Seiden-no-gi" ceremony, he declared his imperial position inside and outside, and stated his determination to fulfill his symbolic role while being close to the people.
In addition to visiting the three prefectures with the Empress at the annual event inherited from the Emperor and his wife, at the end of the year, he visited Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, which were severely damaged by the heavy rain caused by typhoon No. 19. Was hit by a person.
However, when the new coronavirus infection spread in the meantime, the activities of the two Majesties were postponed, and the activities were greatly reduced.
His Majesty the Emperor has been deeply contemplating the difficult situation in which the people are placed, and has received explanations from experts in various fields due to the fact that it has had a great impact on many aspects of the people's lives.
When we received an explanation from the Deputy Chairman of the Government Experts Meeting on April 10, “We will continue to unite and work together to control this infectious disease, I sincerely hope that we can overcome difficult situations. "
The Imperial Household Agency has taken an unusual response from this week to post the summary of the remarks of His Majesty the Emperor on the website in consideration of His Majesties.
His Majesty the Emperor, the history of this year
His Majesty the Emperor took the throne on May 1, last year and began to walk as a symbol.
On that day, at the Imperial Palace, a ceremony was held to inherit the sword and magatama of the three types of sacred treasures passed down by successive emperors.
Next, I met with the Empress for the first time after the coronation, to meet the people who represent the people, "Sokuigo Chokengi".
Three days later, on May 4, a general visit to the throne was held at the Imperial Palace, where the Majesties the Emperor and Empress of the Emperor, along with the royal family, stood on the veranda of the palace and responded to the celebration of more than 140,000 people.
On May 27, I made an effort to promote international goodwill by taking advantage of my abundant overseas experience, such as attending an event that welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Trump of the United States who came to Japan as state guests.
August 15th, 74 years after the end of the war. His Majesty the Emperor attended the national memorial service for the victims for the first time and stated that he wished that the war would not be repeated.
The words of His Majesty the Emperor have largely followed the words of the Emperor, and have inherited the history of war and his thoughts on peace.
On October 22, His Majesty the Emperor proclaimed his ascendancy inside and outside at the "Sokurei Seidennogi", which is the center of "Corporate Religion", and as a symbol while snuggling to the people. He was determined to fulfill his duties.
The following November, a ceremonial parade was held, and His Majesties responded to the congratulations of the many people gathered along the road.
While attending such ceremonies and events, His Majesty the Emperor was in contact with the people.
It was an annual event that was inherited from the Emperor and his wife, and he had the opportunity to interact with a lot of people on the go, such as visiting the three prefectures with the Empress.
At the end of the year, due to the strong hopes of both Majesties, we visited Miyagi Prefecture and Fukushima Prefecture, which were heavily damaged by the heavy rain caused by typhoon No. 19 last October, and visited the victims.
In February this year, His Majesty the Emperor celebrated his 60th birthday.
In front of this, at the first press conference as the Emperor, he said, "I always think of the people, and I will do my best to fulfill my obligations as a symbol while staying close to the people."
However, with the spread of the new coronavirus, the activities of His Majesty the Emperor will be greatly reduced.
The general visitor on the Emperor's birthday was canceled, his Majesty's visit to Britain, and Akishinomiya was widely told both inside and outside that he had become the "Koshi", the 1st place of succession. "Rikkou no Rei" was also postponed.
His Majesty the Emperor devotes himself to the difficult situation in which the people are placed and hopes that the spread of the infection will subside as soon as possible. I received explanations from experts.
When we received an explanation from Vice-Chairperson Shigeru Omi of the Government Experts Meeting on April 10, expressing the feeling that many stakeholders involved in medical care, such as night and day, would be willing to work hard. I sincerely hope that everyone can work together and work together to control this infectious disease and overcome the current difficult situation. "
A quiet time with the empress who was deposed and the empress
The retired Emperor moved to the Sento Karigosho temporary residence in Minato-ku, Tokyo, at the end of March, to replace the residence of the Emperor's family after the succession to the Emperor. It was done.
Again, I am spending a quiet time together with the Empress while living a regular life, such as continuing to walk in the morning, which has been my daily routine.
At first, the Emperor had been considering going to the Imperial Palace to study fish, and taking a walk around the Higashi-Gyoen with the Empress, but the infection with the new coronavirus was considered. While expanding, we are refraining from going out.
According to his aides, the Emperor and Mrs. are watching the situation through television and newspapers, and they are heartbroken by the increasing number of victims and infected people.
It is said that while paying attention to the hard efforts of medical staff and those who deal with infectious diseases, it is important to worry about those who work to maintain social life. is.
Professor Emeritus, University of Tokyo Miki Takashi “Impression that you were involved in various activities”
Regarding the course of the year of His Majesties the Emperor and Empress, Miki Takashi, an emeritus professor of the University of Tokyo, who acted as chairman of the government's conference of experts for the resignation of the Emperor, said " I got the impression that I was out. "
He said that the Majesties' wife's attitude has been inherited in the activities of both Majesties the year before, and said, "In addition to that, I want to send a new message to the world or Japan. You may have a feeling, but I haven't put it into concrete form yet, and I think it will take a little more time than when I was with the Emperor and his wife, "he said.
Regarding how to interact with the people as a symbol, "The current Emperor system does not work if you are hidden in the palace (showing you in Misu), and show the people what they are doing. In addition, it is necessary to think about how to show it.If there is a "Heisei style", it is only to think about what "Reiwa style" is new. I suppose. "
And, "I want you to communicate to your Majesties as much as you can, whether it is a message or a tweet, whatever you feel in your daily life. It can be a message or something like a tweet." Was shown.
In addition, regarding the impact of the spread of the new coronavirus infection on activities, "I will prevent the corona from getting close to the people and the emperor because it will be infected soon. It is difficult to establish a connection," he said. .
After appreciating that he was often given explanations by outside experts, he said, "Your Majesty the Emperor tells you not only to receive it, but to send it at the right time. I think it will be a good image. ”