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3 days ago
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Japan's Princess Kako returns from official tour of Brazil
Japan's Princess Kako has returned from an official visit to Brazil, completing an 11-day tour of eight cities, including the country's largest, Sao Paulo. The second daughter of Crown Prince and Princess Akishino transited on civilian aircraft in the United States and landed at Narita Airport near Tokyo, shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Princess Kako smiled as she was greeted by senior members of the Imperial Household Agency. During her trip, the princess attended various welcoming events and promoted friendly relations and exchanges. She touched upon the history of Japanese immigrants in Brazil, which is home to the largest overseas community of Japanese descendants. In the capital, Brasilia, Princess Kako attended a commemorative ceremony and luncheon to mark the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. She also paid a courtesy call on Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who made a state visit to Japan in March. On Friday, she visited Mount Corcovado, a World Heritage site famous for being where the Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks Rio de Janeiro. She wrapped up her tour with a visit to Iguazu Falls at a national park, and learned about the local nature and culture.
NHK
12-06-2025
- Politics
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Princess Kako pays courtesy call on Brazilian president
Japan's Princess Kako, who is on an official visit to Brazil, has paid a courtesy call on the country's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The second daughter of Crown Prince and Princess Akishino visited the presidential office in the capital Brasilia on Wednesday. The princess conveyed her gratitude for the warm welcome she has received in Brazil. Lula visited Japan as a state guest and met with Emperor Naruhito in March. He told the princess that the Emperor was very kind, affectionate and receptive. The princess also visited Brazil's Congress earlier in the day. There, she attended a ceremony commemorating 130 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Brazil. The princess said she hopes the relationship between the two countries will continue to deepen and remain long-lasting. She said she envisions a future in which people from both countries continue to deepen their exchanges and remain close to each other. The princess is scheduled to stay in Brasilia until Thursday. On Friday, she is expected to visit Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, upon which a giant statue of Christ overlooks the city.
Japan Times
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Japan Times
Princess Kako helps mark 130 years of Japan-Brazil ties on official visit
Princess Kako, on an official visit to Brazil, attended a ceremony on Wednesday marking the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and the South American country. During the ceremony in Brasilia, Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, said in her speech that, despite the geographical distance between the two countries, she feels "the distance of our hearts is very close." She noted that a samba carnival has been held in Japan. The ceremony was hosted by the Brazilian National Congress. Wearing a traditional kimono, the princess delivered the speech in the Chamber of Deputies, the lower chamber of the congress. She expressed gratitude to Brazil, home to the world's largest community of Japanese immigrants and their descendants, totaling about 2.7 million people, for "warmly accepting immigrants from Japan." "I envision a future in which (people from the two countries) will continue to interact and remain close to each other as a dear friend and amigo," she said. Prior to Princess Kako's speech, Chamber of Deputies President Hugo Motta said that Brazil became an agricultural powerhouse thanks to Japanese cooperation, and that great results can be achieved by combining Japanese discipline and Brazilian creativity. The princess later paid a courtesy call to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, whom she had met in March during his state visit to Japan. She also attended a welcome event hosted by the Japanese Brazilian community at the official residence of the Japanese ambassador.
NHK
06-06-2025
- Lifestyle
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Japan's Princess Kako honors Japanese immigrants to Brazil
Japan's Princess Kako, who is visiting Brazil, has prayed for the souls of Japanese immigrants who laid the foundations for the world's largest overseas Japanese community. The second daughter of Crown Prince and Princess Akishino arrived in the city of Sao Paulo on Thursday morning. Brazil is home to more people of Japanese ancestry -- about 2.7 million -- than any other country. Of those, nearly 1.3 million live in the southern state of Sao Paulo. In the capital of the state, the princess offered flowers and a prayer before the memorial monument for Japanese settlers who died in the region. She also visited the Japanese Pavilion, which was built with contributions from immigrants from Japan and the Japanese government. The facility was built entirely in Japanese style and is known for its garden with "nishikigoi" colorful carp swimming in a pond. On the premises are trees planted by members of the Imperial family who previously visited the facility. Princess Kako planted a cherry sapling near the tree her parents had planted 10 years ago. The princess will stay in Brazil through June 15. During the latter half of her trip, she will attend a ceremony in the capital Brasilia to commemorate 130 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
NHK
04-06-2025
- General
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Japan's Princess Kako leaves for Brazil tour
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince and Princess Akishino, left Japan on Wednesday for a visit to Brazil. This year marks the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Princess will stay in Brazil from Thursday through June 15. The tour will take her to eight cities, including Brazil's largest, Sao Paulo. Her schedule includes welcome events hosted by people of Japanese descent. Brazil is home to more people of Japanese ancestry -- about 2.7 million -- than any other country. During the second half of her trip, the Princess will attend a ceremony and a lunch party in the capital, Brasilia, to commemorate the 130 years of diplomatic ties and to pay a courtesy call on President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Lula visited Japan in March as a state guest. The two countries have designated this year as their friendship and exchange year. This is Princess Kako's fourth official overseas visit.
