Events to Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne
October 5, 2009
Cabinet Office
| The International Youth Conference for 2009 (16th conference) in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne and the 50th anniversary of the Cabinet Office's International Youth Exchange Program | Description: In this conference, young people from Japan and other countries discuss such topics as roles to be played by the youth in the international community and future directions for international youth exchange. Period: Thursday, July 9 - Saturday, July 11, 2009 |
| Japan-ASEAN Youth Leaders Summit in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne | Description: Jointly organized by embassies of ASEAN member countries in Japan and the ASEAN-Japan Centre, this seminar camp program invites young people from ASEAN countries as well as Japan to participate in such events as discussions and cultural exchange activities. The idea is to involve more young people in a network linking Japan and ASEAN countries as part of efforts to strengthen ties with ASEAN countries and ASEAN itself. Period: Monday, November 2 - Tuesday, November 3, 2009 |
| Public opening of the front courtyard of the State Guest House, Akasaka Palace | Description: The front courtyard of the State Guest House, Akasaka Palace will be open to the public to allow a closer view of the exterior of the Palace. Akasaka Palace is closely associated with the Imperial Family; originally built as the Crown Prince's residence in 1909, the Palace was a residence of His Majesty the Emperor when he was the Crown Prince. Period: Wednesday, November 11 - Friday, November 13, 2009 (subject to change) |
| Photo exhibition during the annual public opening of the State Guest House, Akasaka Palace | Description: An exhibition of photos of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress receiving foreign dignitaries at the State Guest House was held during the annual open days. Period: Tuesday, July 28 - Thursday, August 6, 2009 |
| The Special Exhibition of Government Records and Archives in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne | Description: The Special Exhibition will feature government records and archives that are important as historical materials on His Majesty the Emperor, covering from his birth to the present day after accession to the throne. Period: Saturday, October 31 - Thursday, November 19, 2009 Organizer: The National Archives of Japan |
| The MIDORI Academic Prize and the Award Ceremony | Description: The MIDORI Academic Prize, established to promote public awareness of MIDORI, is awarded at the Awarding Ceremony. Date: Friday, April 24, 2009 (completed) |
Imperial Household Agency
| Compilation of the video tentatively titled "A Record of Activities of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress" | Description: The Imperial Household Agency will compile a movie record of official duties and other activities of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress since His Majesty's accession to the throne. To be completed by: The end of FY2009 |
| Compilation of the book tentatively titled "A Record of Activities of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress" | Description: The Imperial Household Agency will compile a book of records about addresses, statements, reflections and waka poems of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress. To be published in: The autumn of 2009 |
| The Special Exhibition and the Exhibition Run of the Ceremonial Carriages in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne (tentative title) | Description: The Imperial Household Agency will organize a special exhibition of imperial costumes and flags, imperial cars and the ceremonial carriages, bonsai, and imperial court musical instruments as well as stage an exhibition run of the ceremonial carriages in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. Scheduled for: November 2009 |
| The Special Exhibitions in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Their Majesties' Wedding and the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne "Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress - Memories and Human Ties" | Description: The Museum of the Imperial Collections (Sannomaru Shozokan) will hold special exhibitions of items related to Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress in five separate periods. Exhibition periods: 1st period: Saturday, July 11 - Sunday, August 23, 2009 2nd period: Saturday, August 29 - Sunday, October 18, 2009 3rd period: Saturday, October 24 - Sunday, December 13, 2009 4th period: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - Sunday, February 7, 2010 (subject to change) 5th period: Saturday, February 13 - Monday, March 22 (national holiday), 2010 (subject to change) |
| The Special Spring Concert of Imperial Court Music (GAGAKU) in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Their Majesties' wedding and the 20th anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne The Special Autumn Concert of Imperial Court Music (GAGAKU) in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne |
Description: The biannual concert of Imperial Court Music (GAGAKU) at the Imperial Palace will be given as a special concert to celebrate the 20th anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne and the 50th Anniversary of Their Majesties' Wedding. Period: Spring concert: Friday, April 17 - Sunday, April 19, 2009 (completed) Autumn concert: Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25, 2009 |
| Special Open Days of the Kyoto Imperial Palace for commemorating the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne | Description: The Kyoto Imperial Palace will extend its annual opening days for the autumn for this happy occasion. Dolls dressed in imperial costumes will also be exhibited. Period: Sunday, November 1 - Tuesday, November 10, 2009 |
| The Special exhibition in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne: Treasures of the Imperial Collections - Splendor of Japanese Art | Description: This special exhibition will display a rich spectrum of works from the imperial collections. Period: Part 1: Tuesday, October 6 - Tuesday, November 3, 2009 (national holiday) Part 2: Thursday, November 12 - Sunday, November 29, 2009 Venue: Heiseikan, Tokyo National Museum Organizers: Tokyo National Museum, Imperial Household Agency, NHK |
| The Imperial Household Agency will organize other commemorative events, including a commemorative court reception and the opening of the Imperial Palace to the public on a fixed date to allow well-wishers to write their names in the Greeting Book |
National Police Agency
| Commemorative martial arts events | Description: The Imperial Guard Headquarters will organize martial arts events (kendo, judo, and Japanese archery) in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne. Period: Late November or early December |
| Compilation of a collection of tanka poems celebrating the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne | Description: The Imperial Guard Headquarters will compile a collection of tanka poems written by its staff members in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne. To be complied by: The end of 2009 |
| Commemorative tree-planning | Description: The Imperial Guard Headquarters will plant trees to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne. Period: The autumn of 2009 |
| Commemorative concert | Description: The Metropolitan Police Band will give the first of its "Wednesday Concerts" for the autumn as a commemorative concert where they will play compositions celebrating the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne. Time & Date: Noon - 13:00, September 2, 2009 Venue: Small Music Hall, Hibiya Park |
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
| Issuance of postage stamps in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne | Description: The Ministry will issue commemorative postage stamps in celebration of the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne. Issuance Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009 (subject to change) Issuer: Japan Post Service Co., Ltd. |
Ministry of Justice
| Offer of best wishes and an exhibition of photos at the national convention to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the launch of the rehabilitation system | Description: The Ministry will organize a national convention to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the launch of the rehabilitation system. It will commend persons for distinguished service under the system to share common awareness and raise the morale of people concerned and thus further improve and develop the system. At this convention, the Minister of Justice will extend best wishes for the 20th anniversary of His Majesty's accession to the throne. At the venue, an exhibition of photos will be held to show how the Imperial Family has supported the rehabilitation. |
| Publication of a feature story commemorating the 20th anniversary of His Majesty's accession to the throne in the journal Kosei Hogo (September 2009 issue), a journal for public relations and training for private probation personnel | Description: In the September 2009 issue of the journal Kosei Hogo (rehabilitation), a feature photo story in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of His Majesty's accession to the throne titled "The Imperial Family and Rehabilitation" will be published. The story will depict how His Majesty the Emperor and other members of the Imperial Family have supported the rehabilitation. The journal is issued for the purposes of informing and educating volunteer probation officers and other civil society members engaged in the rehabilitation. Publication month: September 2009 |
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
| Special public relations abroad | Description: The Ministry will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne at a reception celebrating his birthday, to be held at its headquarters (hosted by the Minister and his spouse) and its diplomatic missions abroad. |
Ministry of Finance
| Issuance of coins in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne | Description: The Ministry will issue special coins in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne. - 1,000 yen Gold Coin (Mintage: 100,000 pcs) - 500yen Nickel-brass Coin (Mintage: 10,000,000 pcs) Issuance month: November 2009 (subject to change) |
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
| Free admission to national museums | These national museums will include (subject to change): The National Museum of Nature and Science; The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation; The National Museum of Ethnology; The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo; The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto; The National Museum of Western Art; The National Museum of Art, Osaka; The National Art Center, Tokyo; Tokyo National Museum; Nara National Museum; Kyushu National Museum; Asuka Historical Museum (National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Nara) |
| The exhibition tentatively titled "the Diversity of Gobioid Fishes" in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne | Description: The National Museum of Nature and Science will organize a commemorative exhibition on the diversity of gobies to honor His Majesty the Emperor's research on the species. The exhibition will be designed to provide visitors with an opportunity to appreciate the value of biodiversity and consider how to preserve it. Period: During FY2009 (the specific period to be decided) Organizer: National Museum of Nature and Science |
| Exhibition tentatively titled "Progress in Science and Technology during the Heisei Era" | Description: This exhibition will present the distinguished progress in Japan's science and technology during the Heisei Era, featuring photos of His Majesty the Emperor and researchers including Japanese winners of the Nobel Prize, the Japan Prize, and the International Prize for Biology. Period: During FY2009 (the specific period to be decided) Organizer: National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation |
| "The Emperor and the Japan Academy Prize with the world of the Shinkan Eiga" | Description: The exhibition will show the award ceremony of the Japan Academy Prize in the presence of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress with photos and video recordings. It will also show a selection from the Shinkan Eiga, a photo collection of the 1362 autograph documents of the successive Emperors from the Emperor Shomu in the 8th century to the Emperor Taisho in the 20th century (compiled by the Japan Academy in 1944). Period: Friday, October 30 - Sunday, November 15, 2009 Venue: Building of the Japan Academy Organizer: Japan Academy |
| Special exhibition celebrating the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne "Kyoto Gosyo: Recalling Great Treasures of Court Culture" | Description: This exhibition displays a rich spectrum of works of art that added more color to the elegant court life at Kyoto Gosyo or the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Period: Saturday, January 10 - Sunday, February 22, 2009 (completed) Venue: Kyoto National Museum Organizers: Kyoto National Museum, The Kyoto Shimbun, NHK Kyoto, NHK Planet Kinki |
| Special exhibition in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne: 61st Annual Exhibition of Shoso-in Treasures | Description: This exhibition will display treasures of Shoso-in, the wooden storehouse at Todaiji Temple in Nara. Period: Saturday, October 24 - Thursday, November 12, 2009 Organizer: Nara National Museum |
| Special exhibition of works of art that have won the Imperial Prize and the Japan Art Academy Prize | Description: This exhibition displays works of art in the possession of the Japan Art Academy that have won the Imperial Prize as well as the Japan Art Academy Prize. Period: Saturday, July 18 - Sunday, August 16, 2009 Venue: University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts Organizer: Japan Art Academy |
| Kabuki performance | Description: "Tokaeri no Matsu," which was originally composed as a koto music piece in 1928, will be played as a kabuki dance for the first time. This elegant piece contains lyrics celebrating the enthronement of Emperor Showa in that year. Period: Saturday, January 3 - Tuesday, January 27, 2009 (completed) Organizer: National Theatre of Japan |
| Imperial Court Music (GAGAKU) | Description: Musicians in the Music Department, Board of the Ceremonies, Imperial Household Agency will perform "Seigaiha" and other pieces suitable for this happy occasion. Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 (completed) Organizer: National Theatre of Japan |
| The program to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the National Chuo Youth Friendship Center in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne and the 50th anniversary of Their Majesties' wedding | Description: The National Chuo Youth Friendship Center, established in 1959 to celebrate the wedding of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of that year, will build a training building to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne and the 50th anniversary of the wedding in 2009, as well as holding a commemorative ceremony. Program period: By the end of FY2009 Venue: National Chuo Youth Friendship Center Organizer: National Institution for Youth Education |
| 64th National Sports Festival | Description: The National Sports Festival is the largest national sports event in Japan. Athletes representing prefectures compete in this annual event, hosted by different prefectural governments in turn. The prefecture that has won overall victory in the combined category of men and women will be awarded the Emperor's Cup and the one that has won overall victory in the women's category the Empress's Cup. Period: Saturday, September 26 - Tuesday, October 6, 2009 (in Niigata Prefecture) Organizers: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; Japan Amateur Sports Association; Niigata Prefectural Government; etc. |
| Japanese martial arts festival | Description: This festival will be part of the program to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the opening of Nippon Budokan. It will provide an opportunity to display the essence of Japanese martial arts with a view to promoting and developing these martial arts. Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009 Organizer: Nippon Budokan |
| Sports Masters Japan 2009 | Description: Sports Masters Japan is a sports festival for competition-oriented sports lovers of 35 years of age or older. The purpose is to promote life-long sports and thus help middle-aged and older people to maintain and even improve their sound mind and body in an aging society. Period: Wednesday, September 16 - Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Organizers: Japan Amateur Sports Association, Shizuoka Prefectural Government, Shizuoka Sports Association |
| National Sports Recreation Festival | Description: As a major festival of life-long sports in Japan, this annual event has been hosted by a different prefectural government in turn since 1988. The purpose is to motivate individuals to take part in sport recreation activities and thus help promote such activities through people's life-long participation. Period: Saturday, October 17 - Tuesday, October 20, 2009 Organizers: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; Miyazaki Prefectural Government; Japan Amateur Sports Association; National Recreation Association of Japan; Zenkoku Taiiku Shido Iin Rengo (national federation of community sports commissioners) |
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
| Activities related to sports events for the disabled | (1) 9th National Sports Festival for the Disabled | Description: As the largest sports festival for the disabled in Japan, this annual event is hosted by different prefectures in turn. Period: Saturday, October 10 - Monday, October 12, 2009 Organizers: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare; Japan Sports Association for the Disabled; Niigata Prefectural Government and others. |
| (2) Japan Paralympic Games 2009 | Description: The paramount games in Japan for top-rated athletes aiming to compete in the Paralympic Games. Panels of photos that show His Majesty the Emperor and other members of the Imperial Family attending the Games will be displayed. |
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| (i) Sledge hockey games | Period: Tuesday, January 13 - Friday, January 16, 2009 (completed) |
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| (ii) Alpine skiing games | Period: Friday, March 20 - Sunday, March 22, 2009 (completed) |
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| (iii) Cross-country skiing games | Period: Friday, February 20 - Sunday, February 22, 2009 (completed) |
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| (iv) Archery games | Period: Saturday, October 3 - Sunday, October 4, 2009 |
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| (v) Swimming games | Date: Monday, July 20, 2009 |
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| (vi) Track and field games | Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 Organizers: Japan Sports Association for the Disabled, Japan Paralympic Committee, etc. |
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| (3) 38th Japan Wheelchair Basketball Championship | Description: The paramount championship of wheelchair basketball in Japan. Panels of photos that show His Majesty the Emperor and other members of the Imperial Family attending the championship will be displayed. Period: Monday, May 4 - Wednesday, May 6, 2009 (completed) Organizers: Japan Sports Association for the Disabled, Japan Wheelchair Basketball Federation |
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| Association of KODOMONOKUNI | (1) Issuance of commemorative admission tickets | Description: The Association will issue commemorative admission tickets for KODOMONOKUNI and the Children's Zoo. Period: October 2009 |
| (2) Tree-planting in commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne | Description: Commemorative trees will be planted in KODOMONOKUNI to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne. Date: November 2009 |
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| 47th National Skills Competition (Skills Competition, Abylimpics, Ibaraki 2009) | Period: Friday, October 23 - Monday, October 26, 2009 |
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| 31st National Skills Championship for the Disabled (Skills Competition, Abylimpics, Ibaraki 2009) | Period: Friday, October 30 - Sunday, November 1, 2009 |
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Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
| Special exhibition at the Festival of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries "Harvest Festival" | Description: This exhibition will display photos that show His Majesty the Emperor planting rice, and Her Majesty the Empress raising silk and listening to an explanation of the track records of the winners of the Emperor's Cup at the festival for agriculture, forestry and fisheries. Photos that demonstrate Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress's close association with these primary industries will also be displayed. Period: Friday, November 6 - Saturday, November 7, 2009 Venue: Tokyo International Exhibition Center Organizers: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; Japan Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Promotion Association |
| Symposium on silk culture | Description: The panel discussion on the silk industry is going to be held. Its main theme is the promotion of the silk industry. Mayors of the cities that produce a lot of the silk products are invited as panelists. Date: November 30, 2009 Venue: Tokyo Kaikan Organizers: The Dainippon Raw Silk Foundation |
| Establishment of "Hippophile Day" | Description: This is the day when the Japan Racing Association (JRA) introduces traditional Japanese equestrian entertainment from many parts of Japan and holds events on the theme of communing with horses. Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 Venue: Equestrian Park Organizer: JRA |
| 12th national summit on agricultural human resources in Saitama | Description: Next generation farmers will gather to interact with and learn from one another through a session for presenting and commending good practices and an inter-regional get-together session. Period: Tuesday, November 17 - Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Venues: Many parts of Saitama Prefecture (including Saitama City) Organizer: The executive committee for the 12th national summit on agricultural human resources in Saitama |
| Special exhibition and an open symposium on silkworm research | Description: - Special exhibition: An exhibition of silkworm research, including photos showing Her Majesty the Empress raising silkworm - Symposium: An open symposium on new materials and industries that make use of silkworms Period/date: - Special exhibition: Friday, October 30 – Monday, November 23, 2009 - Symposium: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Venue: Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture Organizer: National Institute of Agrobiological Sciences |
| Commemorative tree-planning and exhibitions as part of national land afforestation events | Description: The public are encouraged to plant trees in national land afforestation events to be held in national forests and privately-owned forests. These events will include exhibitions that review progress that has been made in national land afforestation to allow more participants to get a first-hand look at the realities. Period: FY2009 - FY2010 Places: Tree-planting: National forests and privately-owned forests Exhibitions: National tree-planting festivals Organizers: Forestry Agency; National Land Afforestation Promotion Organization |
| Compilation of a photo collection concerning national land afforestation | Description: The photo collection will depict progress that has been made in national afforestation activities where Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress have been serving as role models. Publication date: By the end of FY2009 Organizer: National Land Afforestation Promotion Organization |
| Commemorative improvements to natural recreation forests | Description: Commemorative improvements will be made to two national forests (natural recreation forests), including the improvement and construction of nature trails, in order to allow more people to enjoy the splendid natural landscapes safely and comfortably. Period: FY2009 Places: Sasagamine natural recreation forest (Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture) Yunomaru-Takamine natural recreation forest (Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture) Organizer: Forestry Agency |
| Commemorative reforestation for profit sharing | Description: Local people and others will be encouraged to participate in commemorative reforestation on a profit-sharing basis in national forests. Recruiting period: FY2009 - FY 2011 Places: National forests Organizer: Forestry Agency |
| 29th National Convention for the Development of an Abundantly Productive Sea | Description: Videos including the images of His Majesty the Emperor in attendance will be shown at the ceremonial venue for the National Convention for the Development of an Abundantly Productive Sea. In addition, the compilation of a publication commemorating the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne will be compiled by the end of FY2009. Date: Saturday, October 31, 2009 Venue: Shinagawa Campus, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology Organizer: Promotion committee for the convention for the development of an abundantly productive sea |
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
| Free admission to National Government Parks | Description: Free admission to 12 National Government Parks across Japan Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009 |
| Commemorative tree-planting in National Government Parks | Description: Commemorative tree-planting will be conducted in 17 National Government Parks across Japan. Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009 |
| Full-dressing of training ships | Description: Training ships will be fully dressed or decorated with electric lights to offer best wishes on this happy occasion. Period: Saturday, November 14 - Sunday, November 15, 2009 Implementing agency: National Institute for Sea Training |
| Full-dressing of training ships | Description: Kaigi Maru and other training ships of branch schools will be fully dressed on the date of the commemorative ceremony and during the subsequent weekend to offer best wishes on this happy occasion. Period: Thursday, November 12; Saturday, November 14; and Sunday, November 15, 2009 Implementing agency: Marine Technical Education Agency |
| (Full) dressing of patrol boats | Description: Patrol boats moored at ports will be fully dressed and other ships decorated on the date of the commemorative ceremony to offer best wishes for this happy occasion. Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009 |
Ministry of the Environment
| Improvements to outdoor lightings and signs and tree-planting in Kokyo Gaien National Garden | Description: Improvements will be made to outdoor lightings and signs, and young pine trees of next-generation species will be planted in Kokyo Gaien National Garden Plaza, the Wadakura Fountain Park and the Kitanomaru Garden. Period: FY2009 - FY2010 |
| Project to improve the water environment of the moats in Kokyo Gaien National Garden | Description: A project will be implemented to improve the water quality and habitats in the moats in Kokyo Gaien National Garden. Period: FY2009 - FY2015 |
| Free admission to and a guided walk in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden | Description: Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden will be open to the public free of charge. In addition, a guided walk will be organized to introduce the garden as a former garden of the Imperial Family. Date: Thursday, November 12, 2009 |
| A special chrysanthemum show in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden | Description: The annual chrysanthemum viewing will be improved, with the addition of a special chrysanthemum show. Period: Sunday, November 1 - Sunday, November 15, 2009 |
| Special opening days of the Old Imperial Rest House in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden | Description: The Old Imperial Rest House, an important cultural property, will be opened to the public. Visitors will be provided with guidance. Period: Saturday, November 7 - Sunday, November 15, 2009 |
| Reconstruction of the greenhouse in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden | Description: The greenhouse in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, which houses plants associated with the Imperial Family and a few endangered species, will be reconstructed to further preserve and multiply species and educate the public. To be completed by: The end of FY2011 |
| Project for sapling-rearing and planting of cherry species in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden | Description: This project will rear and plant saplings of about 30 cherry species, which characterize Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. A plate will be attached to indicate the species. Period: FY2009 - FY2011 |
| Conservation and Utilization of the "Nasu no Mori (Forest of Nasu)" (tentative name) | Description: The "Nasu no Mori (Forest of Nasu)" (tentative name), a northern part of the grounds of the Nasu Imperial Villa that was transferred to the Ministry of the Environment, will be conserved and utilized to provide opportunities for the public to commune with nature. Period: FY2009 - FY2013 (to be partly put to public use from FY2011) |
| Nature observing events in the "Nasu no Mori (Forest of Nasu)" (tentative name) | Description: The "Nasu no Mori (Forest of Nasu)" (tentative name), a northern part of the grounds of the Nasu Imperial Villa that was transferred to the Ministry of the Environment, will be opened to the public for nature observing events when the color of autumn leaves deepens. Period: October 31 - November 10, 2009 |
| Commemorative tree-planting around visitor centers in national parks | Description: For this happy occasion, the Ministry will plant native tree species around its visitor centers in national parks and Wildlife centers etc. across Japan. Period: FY2009 |
Ministry of Defense
| Full dressing and lamp ornamentation of vessels | Description: The Ministry will dress its vessels fully or decorate them with lamps on the date of the commemorative ceremony and during the subsequent weekend to offer its best wishes on this happy occasion. Period: Thursday, November 12; Saturday, November 14; and Sunday, November 15, 2009 |
| Publication of commemorative booklets for the Self-Defense Forces' central ceremonies | Description: To offer best wishes on this happy occasion, the Ministry will make entries such as "the 20th Anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor's Accession to the Throne" in booklets published for the Self-Defense Forces' central ceremonies (including a naval review and a music festival) Period: Late October - late November, 2009 |
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