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NHK
17-06-2025
- NHK
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
- NHK
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.
Washington Post
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Japan's Princess Kako addresses Brazil's Congress, meets with Lula in presidential palace
BRASILIA, Brazil — Japan's Princess Kako of Akishino, a niece of Emperor Naruhito , was welcomed on Wednesday by Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for a private ceremony on the latest leg of her 11-day tour of the South American nation. The younger daughter of Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko also addressed Congress and thanked Brazilians for hosting Japanese immigrants for more than a century. Her trip, which started on June 5, marks the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. 'The efforts of the Japanese who came, and the Brazilians who went to Japan, are deepening our bilateral relationship of friendship,' Kako told Brazilian lawmakers. 'I hope that the relationship between the two countries is a long lasting one.' Congress speaker Hugo Motta told the princess he hopes Brazil's ethanol 'can help Japan reduce its dependency on fossil fuels.' Brazil has the largest population of people of Japanese descent in the world, estimated at about 2.7 million. About half of those live in Sao Paulo state, official figures show, where the princess last week received the state's highest honor from Gov. Tarcisio de Freitas. Emperor Naruhito has no male children, which makes his brother Akishino, Princess Kako's father, the first successor in line. Japan's tradition does not allow women to take the throne. Princess Kako will arrive in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, where she will visit the Christ the Redeemer statue and a museum of Japanese immigration. The last part of her trip will take place in the city of Foz do Iguacu, where the world famous Iguacu falls are located.
Associated Press
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Japan's Princess Kako addresses Brazil's Congress, meets with Lula in presidential palace
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Japan's Princess Kako of Akishino, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, was welcomed on Wednesday by Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for a private ceremony on the latest leg of her 11-day tour of the South American nation. The younger daughter of Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko also addressed Congress and thanked Brazilians for hosting Japanese immigrants for more than a century. Her trip, which started on June 5, marks the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. 'The efforts of the Japanese who came, and the Brazilians who went to Japan, are deepening our bilateral relationship of friendship,' Kako told Brazilian lawmakers. 'I hope that the relationship between the two countries is a long lasting one.' Congress speaker Hugo Motta told the princess he hopes Brazil's ethanol 'can help Japan reduce its dependency on fossil fuels.' Brazil has the largest population of people of Japanese descent in the world, estimated at about 2.7 million. About half of those live in Sao Paulo state, official figures show, where the princess last week received the state's highest honor from Gov. Tarcisio de Freitas. Emperor Naruhito has no male children, which makes his brother Akishino, Princess Kako's father, the first successor in line. Japan's tradition does not allow women to take the throne. Princess Kako will arrive in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, where she will visit the Christ the Redeemer statue and a museum of Japanese immigration. The last part of her trip will take place in the city of Foz do Iguacu, where the world famous Iguacu falls are located.
