Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan seated with the Japanese Consul of Southern California, Tomokazu Hori, and his wife. In 1934, Prince and Princess Kaya embarked on a 5-day visit to Los Angeles and a seven-month world tour in 1934, visiting the United States, Great Britain, France, and Germany.
Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan seated with the Japanese Consul of Southern California, Tomokazu Hori. In 1934, Prince and Princess Kaya embarked on a 5-day visit to Los Angeles and a seven-month world tour in 1934, visiting the United States, Great Britain, France, and Germany.
Prince Kaya of Japan (left) in front of the Lt. Col. Shunzo Kido memorial plaque on the World Peace Bridge on Mount Rubidoux, with Rufus B. von Kleinsmid (President of the University of Southern California, center), Tomokazu Hori (Japanese consul of Southern California, 2nd from right) and 2 others. The plaque reads: "During the Equestrian Games of the 10th Olympiad Lt. Col. Shunzo Kido Turned Aside From the Prize to Save His Horse. He Heard the Low Voice of Mercy, Not the Loud Acclaim of Glory. 1934. Erected by the Riverside Humane Society. Unveiled in the Presence of H.I.H. Prince Tsunenori Kaya"
Prince and Princess Kaya undertook a seven-month world tour in 1934, visiting the United States, Great Britain, France, and Germany. The tour received extensive press coverage at the time.
