TOKYO, Apr 26 (News On Japan) –
The Emperor and Empress attended the Greenery Ceremony, an annual occasion honoring researchers who’ve made excellent contributions in fields similar to plant and forest conservation.
The Imperial couple arrived on the venue in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward round 4 p.m., greeting officers upon their arrival.
The ceremony is held together with Greenery Day, which falls on May 4th, and goals to lift public consciousness of environmental preservation.
At the occasion, the Emperor and Empress applauded because the Green Academic Prize was awarded to 2 researchers: Kyoto University Professor Emeritus Yukihiro Morimoto, acknowledged for his work in city ecological restoration, and Tohoku University Professor Junko Keizuka, honored for her analysis into plant progress processes.
After the ceremony, the Emperor and Empress engaged warmly with the awardees, asking questions similar to “Was there a particular reason that inspired your work?” and “Is it difficult to preserve wetlands?” The couple listened attentively and confirmed deep curiosity within the researchers’ efforts, additionally asking, “What would you like to try next?”
Source: TBS