TOKYO, Nov 25 (News On Japan) –
A wake for Princess Yuriko of Mikasa was held at her residence inside the Akasaka Estate, attended by members of the Imperial household, together with Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor and Empress.
The wake started on the night of November twenty fourth at 6 p.m., with the coffin positioned within the Mikasa residence. Offerings, resembling sacred Shinto branches from the Emperor and Empress and the Emperor Emeritus and Empress Emerita, have been positioned in entrance of the coffin. Prime Minister Ishiba, House of Representatives Speaker Nukaga, Liberal Democratic Party Advisor Aso, Defense Minister Nakatani, cupboard members, and relations have been amongst those that attended the ceremony.
The wake was led by Princess Akiko, granddaughter of the late princess and the chief mourner. Following her entry into the room, Prince and Princess Akishino entered to pay their respects earlier than the coffin. The room’s lights have been dimmed, and attendees noticed a second of silent prayer in solemnity. Princess Aiko, Princess Kako, and Prince Hisahito additionally attended the wake, becoming a member of different Imperial members of the family in providing their condolences.
Earlier, round 3:30 p.m., the Emperor and Empress, who don’t attend funeral ceremonies attributable to Imperial customs, visited the residence to precise their condolences. The Emperor Emeritus, accompanied by Empress Emerita Michiko utilizing a strolling stick, additionally paid their respects earlier than the coffin.
The wake is being held over two days, November twenty fourth and twenty fifth. The most important funeral ceremony, often called the “Renso no Gi,” is scheduled to happen on November twenty sixth.
Source: FNN