The Empress celebrated her 58th birthday on the 9th.
In a document sent to her on her birthday, the Empress said that she was exposed to the new coronavirus following last year and said, "It is heartbreaking that many people are facing economic and social difficulties." rice field.
In the document, the Empress said of her eldest daughter, Aiko, who had reached the age of 20 on the 1st of this month, "It seems like it was a long time since I was born, and it seemed like it was quick. However, I am deeply moved by the memories of various things. "
And, "I am deeply grateful to everyone for watching Aiko's growth warmly. Aiko will continue to grow step by step while accumulating various experiences, and will safely serve as an adult royal family. I hope we can do it. "
Then, he touched on the new coronavirus and stated, "The situation is still unpredictable, and I feel that it is necessary for everyone to continue to work together as much as possible to take measures and make efforts." ..
The Empress also said, "It's especially painful that many people are facing economic and social difficulties," and last year's suicides turned to an increase for the first time in 11 years. Regarding this, he said, "I hope that we will become a society where everyone can care for and support each other more than ever so that sad and painful events such as the death of one's own life do not occur as much as possible." I did.
On the other hand, regarding the Great East Japan Earthquake, which has been 10 years since the outbreak, "People who are still unable to rebuild their lives or who are still unable to heal because reconstruction is progressing in various places and the foundation of their lives are being established. It is painful for some people to have trauma. I would like to continue to work with His Majesty on the people in the affected areas. "
At the end, the Empress touched on the new coronavirus again and said, "I sincerely hope that the day when all the people can work together to overcome this difficult situation and live with peace of mind will come as soon as possible. Masu "was tied.
The Empress's birthday celebration, which was shelved last year due to the spread of the infection, will be held with the minimum number of attendees, refraining from eating and drinking.
On the 9th, the Empress received a celebration from Mr. Akishino and the head of the three powers at the Imperial Palace and Palace, and also visited the temporary residence of the Emperor and his wife in Minato-ku, Tokyo for the first time with His Majesty the Emperor and gave a birthday greeting. It is supposed to be.
The Imperial Household Agency releases video of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress
On the occasion of the Empress's birthday, the Imperial Household Agency released a video of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress chatting at their residence on the night of the end of the adult event of their eldest daughter, Aiko.
Their Majesties exchanged words in front of local traditional crafts such as those visited online in the past year, picked up Naruko Kokeshi dolls from Miyagi prefecture, and exchanged information about the differences in facial expressions of Kokeshi dolls.
Published the views of the doctors
The Imperial Household Agency has announced the views of the doctors who are treating the Empress, who has been ill for 18 years.
In this, the doctors looked back and said that the Empress had a national memorial service for the war dead and an online inspection of the reconstruction situation of the Great East Japan Earthquake, and said, "The people faced. We are sincerely concerned about the various difficulties that we face, and strive to secure opportunities for contact with the people as much as possible. "
And, "As activities are restricted due to the new coronavirus infection and it is difficult to get in shape, it is desirable to make efforts to continue activities while being in good physical condition, which leads to self-confidence. I think that is the case. "
On the other hand, he explained, "I am still in the process of recovery and there are waves in my physical condition." "Especially this year, there was a move to the Imperial Palace, and it was a year when the living environment changed completely. I would like you to take enough time to become familiar with your new life. "