Japanese Princess Kako Visits Brazil Marks 130th Diplomatic Anniversary

Princess Kako of Japan, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, is on an official visit to Brazil to mark the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. During her visit, she paid a courtesy call on Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and expressed gratitude for the warm welcomes she received, highlighting the strong cultural ties and friendship between Japan and Brazil. She also addressed Brazil’s Congress, thanking Brazilians for hosting Japanese immigrants and emphasizing the deepening bilateral relationship, noting the large Japanese-descendant population in Brazil. Princess Kako interacted with students at the University of Brasilia, where she learned about their interests in Japanese culture, including manga and traditional music. Her itinerary includes visits to Rio de Janeiro to see the Christ the Redeemer statue and a museum of Japanese immigration, as well as Foz do Iguacu to see the Iguacu Falls. The princess’s visit underscores ongoing cultural and diplomatic exchanges between Japan and Brazil, fostering hopes for a long-lasting friendship.