On May 3, 2025, Princess Aiko of Japan attended the opening ceremony of the 23rd World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM), held at the Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo. In her first official address during a public duty, she stated, “I believe it is extremely important to establish a system in which the dignity of all people is protected and they can receive appropriate medical and health services."
Princess Aiko emphasized the increasing frequency and severity of disasters around the world, saying, “The importance of disaster medicine and emergency medicine is greater than ever.” She added that the congress “will be a meaningful opportunity to pass on your rich experiences and knowledge to the younger generations who will lead the future."
This congress is an international conference jointly hosted by the Science Council of Japan and the organizing committee of the same medical society. In preparation for the event, Princess Aiko received a briefing on April 23 at the Imperial Palace from Dr. Yasuhiro Otomo, chairman of the organizing committee and director of the National Hospital Organization Disaster Medical Center.
She looks good and confident, delivering a speech. I am not sure she needs the fringes (that never really look well-groomed), she has a nice full face and elongation by means of more forehead would be no problem. But well, maybe she abandons them one day (or lets them cut better).
ReplyDeletei think in Japan the fringe is trendy among the youth.
Deleteher jacket is very beautiful, i with dress and the shoes were different.
i wish the dress and shoes were of different modern style
DeleteI agree that Aiko would do well to begin training the bangs/fringe away from her lovely face; if she really loves the idea of bangs then an effort should be made to keep them neater looking, which I think
Deleteis difficult when they are so very wispy.
Elégante petite veste/boléro portée sur une robe ou une jupe toujours dans le même style à la cour impériale ; dans un modèle plus droit, elle serait superbe surtout après avoir rehaussé son look par les perles !
ReplyDeleteVery nice look for the princess, I like this style skirt on her rather than a straighter cut. Interesting design of the cuff, I like the piping on the edge. To make this signature look more modern would be a different shoe. These look very comfortable, a little on the bigger side, they just need a shorter vamp and less rounded toe.
ReplyDeleteThe ladies in the back ground (pict. 4) have both a better hairstyle and a better dress style too. Are they allowed to be dressed better or maybe they do not belong to the Imperial court. If that is the case I feel sorry for Princess Aiko that she as a Princess cannot have a modern hairstyle nor wear clothes adapted to her age. You are not going to tell me that this is not frustating for her.
ReplyDeleteI think hairstyle wise she can choose, the trend seems to be long hair like many of the young and not so young royals. I like her fringe perhaps a little tweaking to modernize it a bit. The texture of her hair is a big factor too.
Delete右から、この二人は東京都知事と国会議員です。
Delete彼女たちは以前、ニュースキャスターとグループ歌手として活躍していました。
19:42 the cultural context for understanding is particularly important for Japan. We cant assume that what you would like her to be wearing is what she would want to wear. We can observe the differences rather than criticise, and celebrate that with all the globalisation there are still nations honouring their traditions and keeping the world interesting.
DeleteAnon941, it is not criticism but a critique on a fashion blog. It is wonderful to see traditional styles, it is just opinions of how something would be a more pleasing look to some than others. We are not influencers.
DeleteI agree with Anonymous 09:41. It is important to take into consideration the cultural context when discussing fashion from other countries.
DeleteAnon 09.41 Excellent comment, well said. Agree with you.
DeleteOh, I love this jacket, wonderful design and fit. The dress looks great, nice length and works in well with the jacket. Love her accessory color. The addition of the brooch, and beautiful single strand pearl necklace, seals the deal here perfection. She looks engaging and confident, great eye contact, public speaking can be very nerve racking, she looked to have nailed this. Well done to her.
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe it when I read your comment. She is obliged to wear everything what older women in Europe do not wear anymore. Older ladies do not even wear the pearls they inherited from their mother or grandmother. Wearing brooches even modern ones, is considered for old ladies. The younger generation of royals are wearing modern jewelry in gold and the stones are cut in a modern shape and worn in modern necklaces and bracelets. Pearl necklaces are usually not worn anymore. Sometimes we still see some pearls in modern earrings and surrounded by beautiful amethysts, citrines, kunzite, emeralds, etc...
DeleteAnon 1105 she is not in Europe and this signature look is meant to have pearls and brooches which you consider old fashion. The quality of these pearls alone make the outfit.
DeleteI agree with Anon 11:05. Aiko does not have a choice in what she wears. Her official wardrobe is dictated by the Imperial Household. They have set a standard wardrobe for the royals, which is why she dresses like her mother. I also agree with the comment about the jewelry. Currently, single strand pearls are brooches are considered "old lady" jewelry. She is a very young woman and must dress the same as the other royals four times her age. She may not care as much as some of us would because she was brought up this way.
DeleteWell said Ava, a very positive comment, and I love reading comments that are kind and explain how they see fashion. As for you Anonymous 11:05, it’s worth remembering that different countries around the world do different things! Even in our own countries we see different people choosing different styles, but we should absolutely expect them in other cultures, esp those who hold traditions well. Not up to us to say they are wrong for doing what is right for them!
DeleteAnon 1105. A personal note regarding the age of wearing pearls
DeleteI started wearing single strand pearl necklaces at 18 years of age, long and short plus a bracelet. I was certainty not obliged to wear pearls by any one, I wore them because I loved them.
I am not “older’ overly and am still wearing them. I have all my life.
I also have sweet brooches, which I wear with scarfs, jackets etc… . Hence this is why what I commented on, appealed to me. We all have differing tastes and opinions. Any age can wear pearls IMO, its personal taste. Thank you.
Anon 19.33 Thank you. Your comment was really well articulated, in hindsight, probably better than what I tried to communicate in my comment! Well said.
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DeleteYou are lucky you had the choice and still have to wear your pearls. Nobody told you what kind of jewelry you have to wear or what kind of dress style you have to follow. Think about that before you disagree with (young) people who have another opinion and who are free too, to wear the clothes and jewelry they like. Nobody tell us what we "must" wear. Princess Aiko is an intelligent princess I think, she is reading and watching what other young princesses of her age are wearing and if she could choose I am convinced she would look different. Somebody said "she was brought up this way". And what about Princess Kiko ? She can choose apparently because her clothes ressemble much more the way young people are dressed in the rest of the world. I read here also about other traditions, other culture, other countries,..... OK. I have respect for all that as long as they have a choice to wear what other young people of their age are wearing too. In some countries they have, in other they don't (especially women and girls). I have already said it and I say it again : to me copying a style that our (grand)mothers wore in the 50s and 60s has nothing to do with Japanese culture. They could create a style that remembers their beautiful kimono's but are much more easy to wear every day. The Japanese civilians did it already.
Anon 18 .08 Thank you so much for your reply. One point of note. I quote you " Think about that before you disagree with (young) people who have another opinion and who are free too, to wear the clothes and jewelry they like"
DeleteI never said that I disagree with (young)people who have another opinion. I was simply stating my own opinion, nor did I disagree. My comment concerned her ensemble, jewel choices and engaging nature. Again, simply stating my personal opinion. I respect that you have a different opinion and thoughts, as we all have and do. Have a great day.
I am not sure that our western style of clothing, shoes and hairdo is necessarily one that women in other cultures with different traditions would love to follow too. Our fashion and way of dressing is neither better nor more beautiful nor superior (think of high heels and pointed shoes, a pain in the a** and ruin our feet), just different.
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DeleteTake a look at the ladies in the back on pict.N° 4. One of the ladies is wearing pointed shoes. The other one I cannot see her feet. Their hairstyle is up-to-date and also the shape of their clothes. Unfortunately the princess is wearing clothes that were fashion in Europe at the end of the 50s and during the 60s. Apart from their beautiful kimono's the Japanese royals do not have a dress style of their own. They just copy old European styles. Empress Masako sometimes is dressed beautifully. She has a very beautiful pant suit in a high quality fabric and the color is "taupe", I think. When she is photographed during her free time, she is also dressed much better. Princess Aiko is wearing her fringe like that since ages. She already had it when she was still a child. The younger generation of royals are not all wearing pointed shoes and stiletto's. But if they wear fashionable shoes with lower block heels or flats in fashionable colors they receive bad comments from some of the people on this blog. I wonder what Princess Aiko is wearing in her free time ? As we don't see much pictures of that, we can only guess.
1930年代のデイドレス、1940年代のニュールック、1950年代のシャネルスーツをこのサイトでよく見かけます。
Delete女性皇族は、開会のお言葉、授与式、献花などの時には白い手袋をご着用されます。
ReplyDeleteThank you. I enjoy learning from you about Japanese royal dress. Arigato.
Delete皇族は服装や所作で周りの人に対する敬意と皇室の威厳を表します。
Deleteそのご様子を見て国民は満足しているのです。
Bonjour à vous, chaque fois que je vois vos commentaires, je me précipite sur Google translate afin de pouvoir me satisfaire de leur traduction ; cela me permet d'avoir quelques renseignements sur le Japon et surtout sur la cour impériale – J’espère que vous allez continuer dans ce sens là !
ReplyDeletePS Vous noterez que j'habite dans le sud-ouest de la France à côté de la ville de Bordeaux !
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She is wearing a signature look, which I will guess has strict guidelines. It is not meant to be the latest fashion. I think of it more as a uniform, and throughly enjoy seeing the exquisite fabrics and workmanship in the garments. It is the shoes that despite looking comfortable, that are my least favourite item, but they are no worse than the old lady sandals with a safety strap and large heels worn by other royals.
ReplyDeletePss Aiko looks very lovely. Nice to see her again.
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