# Prince Hisahito Hiroshima scout visit

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/prince-hisahito-hiroshima-scout-visit
> Updated: 2026-08-08T05:23:15.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

On 7 August 2026, Prince Hisahito made his first official solo trip outside Tokyo, arriving in Hiroshima for the Japan Scout Jamboree. He visited the Peace Memorial Park, laid a white chrysanthemum bouquet at the atomic‑bomb victims’ cenotaph, and toured the Peace Museum and historic school site. Later that day he delivered his inaugural public speech at the jamboree, attended by Emperor Naruhito.

The following morning, 8 August, the prince stayed overnight in a scout tent and joined participants in preparing breakfast, chopping vegetables for pork miso soup, cutting a log with a saw, and taking part in a scouting game. The visit highlighted his role in promoting peace and youth activities while marking a personal milestone in his public duties.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-08: Prince Hisahito prepares breakfast at Hiroshima scout jamboree

Prince Hisahito, son of Crown Prince Akishino, spent a night in a tent and helped prepare breakfast at the Nippon Scout Jamboree in Hiroshima, marking his first solo official duties outside Tokyo.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prince-hisahito-prepares-breakfast-at-hiroshima-scout-jamboree

### 2026-08-07: Prince Hisahito visits Hiroshima, lays flowers at atomic bomb memorial

Prince Hisahito visited Hiroshima on 7 August, laid a white chrysanthemum bouquet at the Atomic Bomb Memorial, and will give his first public speech at the Japan Scout Jamboree attended by the Emperor.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prince-hisahito-visits-hiroshima-lays-flowers-at-atomic-bomb-memorial

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