Key Facts
• Prince and Princess Akishino attended the opening ceremony in Kagawa on July 26, 2025.
• The event, “Kagawa Soubun Festival 2025,” is a cultural arts festival for high school students.
• The ceremony featured a performance using “Sanukite,” a unique stone from Kagawa.
• High school students from 47 prefectures entered with flowers representing their regions.
• Prince Akishino encouraged students to showcase their creativity and talents.
• The festival includes 19 standard categories and 4 unique to Kagawa, totaling 23 categories.
• Approximately 20,000 high school students are participating across Kagawa.
• The festival runs until July 31, 2025.
Summary
Prince and Princess Akishino attended the opening ceremony of the National High School Cultural Festival, “Kagawa Soubun Festival 2025,” in Takamatsu City, Kagawa. The event celebrates high school students’ cultural and artistic achievements. Highlights included a performance using Kagawa’s unique “Sanukite” stone and a parade of students representing 47 prefectures with their regional flowers. Prince Akishino expressed hopes for students to showcase their creativity and talents. The festival features 23 categories, including 4 unique to Kagawa, and will host around 20,000 students until July 31, 2025.
