Honorary Doctor's Title is conferred upon Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Mako.
2024-12-27
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Chiba University of Technology (President: Ito Satoru) has conferred an honorary doctor's title upon Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Mako, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the fields of art, culture, and education.
Background Information on Crown Princess Mako
Crown Princess Mako is a renowned scholar who has made significant contributions to Japanese art and culture. She earned her Ph.D. from Oxford University's Merton College in 2010, becoming the first female member of Japan's imperial family to receive a doctoral degree. After completing her studies, she returned to Japan and established the General Incorporated Association "Shin-Yo-ya" to promote traditional Japanese culture among young people.
Reasons for Conferment
The university has conferred an honorary doctor's title upon Crown Princess Mako in recognition of her outstanding contributions to education, research, and cultural exchange. Her Imperial Highness has been actively involved in various academic and cultural activities, including serving as the president of the Middle Eastern Culture Center and the Turkish Association.
Presentation Ceremony
The presentation ceremony took place on October 29th at the university's Tsuchidamura Campus. Crown Princess Mako received the honorary doctor's title from President Ito Satoru and expressed her gratitude for the honor. She also delivered a lecture on "The 'Big Picture' of Japanese Culture" at the university's auditorium, attracting over 330 students and staff members.
Speech by Crown Princess Mako
In her speech, Crown Princess Mako thanked the university for the honor and reflected on her experiences as a researcher and cultural ambassador. She mentioned her work in Turkey, where she discovered an ancient iron meteorite that led to a new understanding of Japanese metalworking techniques. She also spoke about her passion for research and her commitment to contributing to society through her work.
President Ito's Comments
University President Ito Satoru congratulated Crown Princess Mako on the honor and expressed his gratitude for her contributions to cultural exchange and education. He noted that the university is honored to have Her Imperial Highness as a part of its community, and he looks forward to continued collaboration with her in the future.
Overall, the conferment ceremony marked a significant milestone in the relationship between Chiba University of Technology and Crown Princess Mako, reflecting their shared values of academic excellence, cultural exchange, and social responsibility.
Translated by Llama3 on 2025-08-06