The ceremony for the national convention for hearing-impaired people was held in Hiroshima City on the 12th with the attendance of Mr. and Mrs. Akishino.
The ceremony of the "National Deaf Tournament", which was held for the first time in three years due to the influence of the new coronavirus, was held in Hiroshima City on the morning of the 12th, and Mr. and Mrs. Akishino were also in attendance.
In his words, Akishino-no-miya said that one of the themes of this tournament, disasters and information access, is an urgent issue. We believe that maintenance is indispensable for building a society in which no one is left behind. "
Using sign language, he concluded, "I pray for a better understanding of various disabilities and a society where everyone can live with peace of mind, and I will send them to the convention."
At the ceremony, Japanese drums were played by people with hearing impairments, and the couple were applauded in sign language that made them flutter.