His Majesty the Emperor celebrated his 61st birthday today.

On his birthday, His Majesty the Emperor expressed his feelings for those facing the Corona War.

His Majesty the Emperor attended a press conference before his birthday while taking measures to prevent infection such as installing acrylic boards at his residence, Akasaka Imperial Residence.



In this, His Majesty the Emperor said, "I have been at the mercy of Corona for the past year. I wonder how sad my family and friends have lost their loved ones. I would like to express my deepest condolences. Was stated.



He continued, "I think it's because of the feeling of obstruction, and it's extremely painful that the number of people who die by themselves is increasing, so we all have to do something about it."



His Majesty the Emperor also referred to medical personnel and those who have supported vulnerable people in society, saying, "We were able to widely share our gratitude among the people for such people1 It's been a year. "



"For the time being, we are looking forward to a bright future ahead of the people who will patiently overcome the corona wreck while sharing pain and cooperating with each other."

On the other hand, regarding the online interaction that I started when it became difficult to interact directly with people, "I had a sense of presence and I was able to feel the connection between people. I would like to utilize it. "



His Majesty the Emperor also looked back on the recent earthquakes that observed violent shaking with a seismic intensity of 6 or higher in Miyagi and Fukushima, and said that the Great East Japan Earthquake, which will soon be 10 years old, said, It reminded me again, and I felt that I needed to think of it as something that is still going on, not as something that was in the past. "



He said, "I and Masako want to keep their hearts on the disaster area for a long time," and expressed their desire to visit the disaster area again.

Regarding the Empress, who continues to receive medical treatment, she said that it was difficult for her to get in shape due to restrictions on her activities due to the spread of infection, and said, "I will continue to steadily do what I can do without overdoing it. I want you to accumulate them. "



Regarding Aiko, the eldest daughter of the first year of university, "I will reach adulthood in December at the earliest. In the future, I will be in charge of public affairs as an adult royal family, but with gratitude and compassion. I want you to take good care of each and every one of your duties. "



On the other hand, regarding the marriage of Mako, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Akishino, His Majesty the Emperor said, "I am aware that there are various opinions among the people. We talked a lot and, as Akishinomiya said, I hope that many people will be satisfied and pleased. "



On the Emperor's Birthday this year, due to the spread of infection, general public touring and banquets are not held at the Imperial Palace, and only the celebrations by the imperial family and the chiefs of the three powers are smaller than usual. I will be.