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Japan Times
03-05-2025
- Health
- Japan Times
Princess Aiko delivers first official address
Princess Aiko delivered an address at the opening ceremony of the 23rd meeting of the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM) in Tokyo on Saturday. It was the first time the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako has made an address as part of her official duty. The princess noted that Japan has overhauled and upgraded its medical system through its experiences with major disasters, such as the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake and the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake. "I believe this meeting is a meaningful opportunity to pass on your rich experiences and knowledge to young generations who will play major roles in the future," she added. Princess Aiko, who works for the Japanese Red Cross Society, has been interested in emergency medical care and disaster rescue activities, according to the Imperial Household Agency. On April 23, she received explanations on these topics from experts including Yasuhiro Otomo, head of the National Hospital Organization Disaster Medical Center, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Otomo serves as the chair of the organizing committee for the latest WADEM meeting.
03-05-2025
- Health
Princess Aiko Delivers 1st Address in Official Duty
News from Japan Society May 3, 2025 19:36 (JST) Tokyo, May 3 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Princess Aiko delivered an address at the opening ceremony of the 23rd meeting of the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine in Tokyo on Saturday. It was the first time for the daughter of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to make an address during an official duty. The princess noted that Japan has overhauled and upgraded its medical system through its experiences of major disasters such as the January 1995 powerful earthquake in and around the western city of Kobe and the March 2011 giant earthquake and tsunami in the Tohoku northeastern region. "I believe this meeting is a meaningful opportunity to pass on your rich experiences and knowledge to young generations who will play major roles in the future," she added. Princess Aiko, who works for the Japanese Red Cross Society, has been interested in emergency medical care and disaster rescue activities, according to the Imperial Household Agency. [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.] Jiji Press
The Mainichi
03-05-2025
- Health
- The Mainichi
Japan's Princess Aiko delivers 1st official address at int'l medical conference in Tokyo
TOKYO -- Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, delivered her first official address May 3 at the opening ceremony of an international medical conference in Tokyo, stating, "As disasters become more severe and frequent worldwide, the importance of disaster medical care and emergency medicine is increasing more than ever." Princess Aiko expressed her expectations for the 23rd Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine, a conference held by the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine, which draws young researchers from various countries. Before attending the opening ceremony, Princess Aiko received a lecture in late April at the Imperial Residence from experts including Yasuhiro Otomo, the director of the National Disaster Medical Center and chairperson of the association's organizing committee. According to Otomo, the princess, who works at the Japanese Red Cross Society, which does relief and rescue work during disasters, showed a keen interest in disaster medical care. In her speech, Princess Aiko stated, "It is crucial to establish support systems for foreigners, pregnant women and infants, as well as to provide medium- to long-term support including mental health care for disaster victims." She added, "Building a system where everyone's dignity is protected and they can receive appropriate medical and health services is extremely important."
