Japan Crown Prince, Crown Princess Attend Green Protection Event

   Matsudo, Chiba Pref., June 7 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko attended the 36th national "Midori no Aigo" green conservation ceremony in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Saturday.
   "I believe it is important to protect, create and nurture precious greenery and pass it down to future generations," the Crown Prince said in a speech at the event, held at the Hall of the Forest 21 culture center in the city.
   After the annual event, the couple planted a young Edohigan, a species of cherry tree, at a nearby park.

(2025/06/07-18:42)