Former Imperial Household Chamberlain, Minoru Hamao.

He served as the caretaker for the young Crown Prince, the current Emperor, supporting his growth while sometimes scolding him strictly.

On the other hand, Mr. Hamao also left frank words for Empress Michiko and Empress Masako.
Why did he continue to convey such harsh words to the Imperial Family?

This video traces the deep bond between Minoru Hamao and the Emperor, his critical remarks to the Imperial Family, and the words he left behind in his later years.
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[Table of Contents]
00:00 Former Imperial Household Chamberlain, Minoru Hamao
03:38 20 Years Raising the Emperor
07:16 Strict Imperial Family Education
14:59 Letter to Empress Michiko
24:02 Criticism of Empress Masako and Final Words

Please watch until the end.

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📖 Main Reference Materials (Titles omitted)
① Hamao Minoru, "Prince Hiro" (PHP Institute, PHP Bunko / Paperback edition released December 4, 2024)
② Hamao Minoru, "Together with His Highness" (KADOKAWA, Kadokawa Bunko / Released January 23, 2020, First published 1993)
③ PHP Online Shuchi, "Memoirs of Hamao Minoru, who served as the Emperor's caregiver during his childhood, 'The Days Until Prince Hiro Entered Kindergarten'" (Published February 2025)
④ "Weekly Asahi," Criticism by former Crown Prince's Chamberlain, Hamao Minoru, "New Emperor, Please Fly to Disaster Sites" (1989 / Issue and Release Date) (Unconfirmed)
⑤ "Weekly Post" Special Memoir "With all due respect, I would like to say this to Empress Michiko" by Minoru Hamao, former Chamberlain to the Crown Prince (August 20th & 27th, 1993 issue / Shogakukan)
⑥ nippon.com " Back then  Their Majesties offer encouragement in the Unzen disaster area" / "13 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake: The image of the symbolic Emperor shown in the disaster area" (Record of their visit to Shimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture, July 10, 1991)
⑦ Bunshun Online / Gendai Business May 10, 2004 Articles related to the press conference before the European tour
⑧ Wikipedia "Minoru Hamao", "Shin Hamao", "Statements denying personality"
⑨ Minoru Hamao Magazine Interview (1993 / Magazine name and issue number unconfirmed)
⑩ Minoru Hamao Magazine Contribution (1997 / Magazine name and issue number unconfirmed)