Princess Aiko Makes First Visit to Shiga
Princess Aiko made her first visit to Shiga Prefecture on August 21, touring facilities previously visited by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, viewing exhibits at the Lake Biwa Museum and trying the Paralympic sport of boccia for the first time. (News On Japan)
On August 21, Princess Aiko embarked on her inaugural visit to Shiga Prefecture, joining facilities once frequented by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako. The young princess toured the Lake Biwa Museum in Kusatsu, where she discovered the unique features of the Lake Biwa catfish and engaged in a novel activity - trying boccia for the first time during the Paralympic Games.
The visit held special significance for the Imperial couple, as Shiga was the first place Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako ventured together two months after their marriage in 1993. Crowds gathered along the roadside in Ryuo, eager to catch a glimpse of Princess Aiko, some waiting over two hours for the opportunity.
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