The Emperor and his wife will leave their temporary residence in Minato-ku, Tokyo to move to a new residence in the Akasaka Imperial Property, and will temporarily stay at the Hayama Imperial Villa in Kanagawa Prefecture from the 12th.
The Emperor and his wife left the temporary residence in Minato-ku, Tokyo, where they had spent more than two years since March, after 10:30 am on the 12th.
In front of the gate, about 50 children from a nearby nursery school, the Mayor of Minato and the local autonomy chairman stood off, and the children waved toward the emperor and his wife's car and said "Thank you" and "Goodbye". The emeritus leaned forward and waved, and the emeritus smiled and gave a nod.
The couple will stay at Hayama Imperial Villa in Kanagawa Prefecture for two weeks from the 12th, and will move to a new residence at the Akasaka Imperial Villa on April 26th.
The new residence is the building where the Emperor and his wife spent more than 30 years after their marriage and raised His Majesty the Emperor and Akishinomiya. You will be able to start your life.
Living at a temporary residence for more than 2 years Interacting with local people
The Emperor and his wife lived in the temporary residence for more than two years, during which they had warm exchanges with the local people.
It was March when the Emperor and his wife moved to a temporary residence in Minato-ku, Tokyo, after leaving the residence of the Imperial Palace, where they lived for more than 26 years.
According to aides, the couple have been grateful for the warm welcome of the locals and cherished their connections.
While strolling around the premises of my residence, I was sometimes asked by a resident on the balcony of a nearby condominium to respond.
In addition, handmade cards and bouquets were delivered from the children of the nursery school in the neighborhood on their birthdays and Christmas.
The acorns that had fallen on the premises of the temporary residence in November were received by the kindergarten children, so I visited them on the 12th as well.
It is said that the Emperor and his wife enjoyed the transition of the four seasons in the garden decorated with flowers for the past two years, and spent quiet and calm days regularly, which made them feel nostalgic.
Emiko Muraoka, the director of Aisei Nursery School, said, "The children were able to happily wave their hands and see them off. The Emperor and his wife were also looking at the faces of each child. I think the children were happy. I didn't expect to receive the gift, but I heard from the staff that they were very pleased, so I had this connection. I'm really grateful for that. "
Mayor Masaaki Takei of Minato Ward greeted the Emperor and his wife before their departure.
Regarding the situation at that time, "I gave the emeritus a bouquet with gratitude, and they said" it's beautiful "and they were pleased. The couple spent two years in this place. When I told him that I was delighted and proud of what I had done, the Emperor told us, "I wish you a healthy and happy life." ..