Overview
- Marking the 80th postwar year, she reflected on visits with the Emperor to Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, where they honored the war dead and spoke with survivors, families and youth volunteers.
- Her written message urged learning from history and fostering a tolerant, inclusive society as she noted the toll of ongoing conflicts around the world.
- The latest medical assessment reported she is still recuperating with ups and downs in condition and advised pacing engagements and securing sufficient downtime.
- Doctors noted a busy year of public duties, citing 23 appearances in Tokyo and 13 regional outings, alongside palace events and hosting visiting dignitaries.
- The Imperial Household Agency’s schedule lists upcoming engagements for other royals, including a meeting by the Akishino family with Tokyo Deaflympics gold medalists.