【Video】Garden party Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan The words exchanged with the invitees are May 5 at 11:18

It was the first time in five years that a garden party hosted by Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress was held in Reiwa. Those who were invited spent a peaceful time with Their Majesties and members of the Imperial Family.

We will tell you a lot of words exchanged with the invitees in the video.

Also, please see the meeting with those nostalgic people at the garden party of the Showa and Heisei eras.

Wheelchair tennis Shingo Kunieda

Wheelchair tennis player Shingo Kunieda, who attended the party, said, "I could really tell that Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress had watched me play at the Tokyo Paralympics, and I felt that what I had done was rewarded. I was able to tell them what I had done, so it was a really good day."

Table tennis ITO Mima

Table tennis player Mima Ito commented on her meeting with Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress and members of the Imperial Family, saying, "She has a really good personality and I feel warmth, and although I am not that elegant, I think I was able to talk elegantly, and talking to someone with a warm heart enriches my heart, so I'm glad I was able to talk to them."

Speed Skating Miho Takagi

Speed skater Miho Takagi recalled, "Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress were still in the same gentle atmosphere as before, and I was nervous at times, but when I was in front of them, a gentle time passed and I felt at ease."

He also talked about his conversation with Yoshiko, the second daughter of Prince Akishino and his wife, saying, "The Beijing Olympics were held in the midst of Corona, and they mentioned what it was like at that time and how I participated in many events.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry Winner Akira Yoshino

Mr. Akira Yoshino said, "This is my second garden party, and the first was more than 2 years ago, but I still wanted to do it on a sunny day.

Kabuki actor Kataoka Jinzaemon

At the garden party of Showa and Heisei

Garden excursion parties were newly held in Showa 28.

There were various exchanges with the invitees.

Figure skating Yuzuru Hanyu (Spring 30)

At the garden party in the spring of Heisei 30, Yuzuru Hanyu, who won the men's singles figure skating title at the Pyeongchang Olympics for the first time in 66 years, was invited, and the emperor, who was the emperor at the time, said, "Congratulations, you must have practiced a lot."

Hanyu replied, "I didn't practice well just before I got injured, but I learned a lot during that period and I think it was a good opportunity."

Shogi Zenji Hanyu (Spring of Heisei 30 / Autumn of Heisei 7)

In addition, Zenji Hanyu, who became the first shogi player in history to win the Seven Eternal Crowns and received the National Honor Award, was asked by the Emperor, who was the Emperor at the time, "Do you get tired after one match?" and when he replied, "There are times when you lose a little weight during a two-day match," the Emperor said, "Take care of your health."

Mr. Hanyu was also invited to a garden party when he was 2 years old.
Emperor: "Please continue to take care of your body and improve your good grades" Mr. Hanyu: "
Yes, thank you very much."

Voice actor Midori Kato (Autumn 24)

At the autumn garden party in Heisei 24, Midori Kato, a voice actress who has voiced the TV anime "Sazae-san" for many years, introduced herself to the Emperor and Empress of Japan and his wife, who were the Emperor and Empress at the time.

Ms. Kato asked, "Do Their Majesties watch anime?" and the Empress replied, "A little," which was "surprising."

Musician Yoshiki (Spring 12)

When His Majesty the Emperor asked musician Yoshiki, who played the piano concerto at the celebration ceremony held in the square in front of the Imperial Palace in November 11 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the accession to the throne of the Emperor at the time, Yoshiki replied, "I am very honored. He replied.

"Kinsangin-san" (Spring of Heisei 5)

At the spring garden party in Heisei 5, long-lived twins and nationally popular "Kinsangin-san," Narita Kin and Kanie Gin, were invited, and the Emperor, who was the Emperor at the time, said, "I think all the people are very happy to see the two of you in good spirits."

After this, Mr. Kin recalled, "I was excited," and Mr. Gin said, "I was like God, Buddha."

Sumo Chiyo no Fuji (Spring 2)

At the spring garden party held for the first time in Heisei 2, Chiyo no Fuji was congratulated by the emperor at the time, "Congratulations on winning 1000,<> victories," and he responded nervously, saying, "Thanks to you, I am doing my daily practice without neglect."

After this, Chiyonofuji was asked by the press, "Which one was more nervous than where you are now?" and finally smiled and replied, "I am more nervous at the garden party."

Judo Yasuhiro Yamashita (Spring of Showa 57)

The exchange between Emperor Hirohito and judo player Yasuhiro Yamashita at the spring garden party in Showa 57 is also recounted until later.

When Emperor Hirohito praised Mr. Yamashita's hard work, saying, "You seem to be working hard in judo, do you have a lot of bones?" Mr. Yamashita replied, "I broke a bone two years ago, but now I am in perfect physical condition and working hard," and the audience was filled with laughter.