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On November 25, Their Royal Highnesses went on hunting teals
at Garden of Hama Detached Palace. They were invited to lunch by

Royal Court Ministry of Japan at Hama Palace. In the afternoon, Their
Royal Highnesses took the train to Nikko with the governor and Japanese
government officials present at the departure.

On November 26, Their Royal Highnesses stayed in Nikko and

visited various places.

On November 27, Their Royal Highnesses had lunch with Prince
Hirohito (Crown Prince) and 22 high-ranking Japanese officials at Asakusa

Palace. In this occasion, a piece of silverware was offered as a souvenir
to all the attendees. They departed Kyoto by train at 8:30 pm.

On November 28, Their Royal Highnesses stayed at Kyoto Hotel

to visit Kyoto and attended a dinner reception according to Vice Count
Kuroda’s invitation.

On November 29, at 2 pm, at Katsura Palace, Imperial Villa,
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Their Royal Highnesses had a refreshment. At night, they accepted the
invitation for the dinner reception from Royal Court Ministry of Japan
and Deputy Governor.

On November 30, Their Royal Highnesses visited Mr.K.Inabata’s

residence, a representative of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce,
to attend the reception according to his invitation. On this occasion,

and a western dance hall. It was located in Chiba on the outskirts of Tokyo. The club building
was damaged by bombs during World War II and stopped the service. Subsequently,
the land was sold. It becomes the location of Tokyo Tower today.
7 Katsura Palace, Imperial Villa located on the western bank of the Katsura River.
The villa and gardens are nationally recognized as an Important Cultural Property of Japan.
The grounds of the villa are regard as a notable exemplar of traditional Japanese garden.
Tea ceremony houses within the strolling gardens are the main villa itself are all sited to
maximize appreciation of varied and foliage and changing seasonal vistas.

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