Wighout looking at notes, softly and warmly... Praise for HIH Princess Aiko's coming-of-age press conference: "The next Emperor of Japan"

 


(The  parent article is here.) 

Her Imperial Highness Princess Aiko Toshinomiya, the eldest daughter of Her Majesty the Emperor and Empress, held her first press conference on the occasion of her coming of age on March 17, and has received praise from all quarters.

 

Shosuke Tanihara, host of the TV show "Mezamashi TV" and actor, who introduced the press conference, said, "He put his feelings into his own words, and I can already feel, how should I put it, the strength of his will. It was a very splendid press conference, wasn't it?" "It was soft and warm, but I also felt a strong core of strength, which I guess he inherited from his father and mother," he said, describing his own impression of the press conference. She also said, "She was not so rigid in her speech as to make no mistakes word for word, and although there were some restatements, I could sense that she was trying to convey her feelings directly to the audience.

 

Chitose Miyazaki, Fuji TV reporter in charge of the Imperial Household Agency, who attended the press conference, said in another program:

“The first thing I want to say is that at the beginning of the press conference, the reporter said, 'I would like to congratulate you on your success as an adult member of the Imperial Family. Congratulations. I would like to hear your candid thoughts and opinions.’ Then Princess Aiko bowed in both directions with a very soft smile, saying, 'Thank you,' and 'I look forward to working with you.’ Thus, from the beginning, I could catch a glimpse of your initial attitude and your sincere attempt to deal with the situation.”

 

In the conference, Princess Aiko said: "I recognize that the basic and most important spirit of the Imperial Family, which His Majesty the Emperor Emeritus has mentioned from time to time and which has been handed down to His Majesty the Emperor, is that 'the Imperial Family always wishes for the happiness of the people and fulfills its duties while sharing hardships and joys with the people.” Ms.Miyazaki also commented:

 

“She spoke with a tightened expression about the state of the Imperial Family. What I would like to note is that she used the word "His Majesty the Emperor" instead of "Father" in referring to His Majesty. At the press conference, she used the words "His Majesty the Emperor" and "father" interchangeably, which made me feel that Princess Aiko values His Majesty's official position and makes a clear distinction between public and private."

 

Furthermore, Miyazaki was impressed by Aiko, who continued to give precise answers for 30 minutes without looking at any notes.

“During the 30-minute press conference, what really struck me was Aiko's gaze. There was a script in her hand, but she hardly looked at it. And yet, she gave very precise answers for 30 minutes.

 

I have mentioned before that she has an excellent memory, having memorized the names of all the wrestlers' sons, real names, and hometowns since she was a child. But you may be wondering how you were able to remember the content of all those press conferences.

 

I did a little research, and it seems that the content naturally entered her mind as she was formulating her response over and over again so that she could properly answer the question in her own words. It seems that she memorized it in a very natural way.

 

(Omitted)

 

When being asked a question, she looked into the eyes of the questioner, and when speaking, she looked to the right and left of each reporter. She gave a "smiley face" to the reporters who asked her questions, and the reporters couldn't help but smile as well.

 

Her attitude of looking reporters in the eyes, listening to their questions, and speaking with humor is actually the very image of His Majesty. This time, too, she was taught by His Majesty. (Omitted)"

 

 

The Internet was full of praise for Aiko's gracious and conciliatory manner and words at the press conference.

I'm sure your parents are thrilled. Thank you for raising such a wonderful young lady.

“Princess Aiko is the right person to be the next emperor of Japan.”

“The princess from the Akishino family, I would like to have them hear these words of gratitude to her parents and the people around her. I am only anxious for the imperial lineage to be transferred to the Akishino family."

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