Princesses Mako and Kako and Prince Hisahito

[mandyy]

Photos of Kako from http://www.yuko2ch.net/

[mandyy]

photos of Kako from previous skating competitions and her family there to support her
http://www.yuko2ch.net/

[Harry's polo shirt]

pretty girls. great photos especially the ones with their parents.

[bea214]

I like Princesses Mako and Kako for many years before Aiko born.

[kawaiian]

Rough translation of the video:

Princess Kako: "If I go to other side, there will be Umihebi(sea snake)? Isn't it father?!"
Akishino: "Yes there is"
Princess Kako: "Umihebi(sea snake) is there, it's there!!"
***wave to the sea***
Princess Kako: " Why are we fishing for Umihebi(sea-snake)?"
Akishino: "I'm not sure dear"
Akishino: "Kako, let's leave now"
Princess Kako: "Where? to where Umihebi is?"

[Harry's polo shirt]

thanks or the translation!!! It is so much cuter now!

[monica17]

Many thanks, kawaiian, for the translation. I have been very curious on what was being said.

HPS was right - your translations makes the video cuter. Mako was so spirited then. :) Hope we can see more of her.

[monica17]

Many thanks for the princesses' pictures! :) It's kind of hard to find pics of them on the Net. I think these girls are darling.

[mandyy]

Photos of the 2 sisters from http://www.yuko2ch.net/

[mandyy]

More photos from http://www.yuko2ch.net/

[mandyy]

More photos from http://www.yuko2ch.net/
Playing with their cousin Aiko at the 2005 New Years photo session in Dec 2004.

[foiegrass]

omans! she's so cute! ((:
her voice is so high pitched! hahaha.

who knows how we can write to Mako ?

[kawaiian]

If you would like to send letter to Mako.. May be you can try to write to IHA adress..

[Poppy]

A video llink of Princesses Mako and Kako from http://www.yuko2ch.net/netgame/mako/index.html :

http://tnpt.net/uploader/src/up1295.mpg

[monica17]

Thanks, poppy, for the video link. I loved it. It's quite rare to see videos of Mako and Kako (I wonder why there are no videos and pictures released by the IHA on their birthdays - unlike Aiko. Maybe when they're older?). I especially liked the parts when Mako patted the dog... her expression was of pure joy and priceless... and the end when Mako and Kako held hands and waved together - very sweet. :)

[mandyy]

Kyodo news reported that Princess Mako will begin her first solo overseas trip to Austria from August 3 to August 16 doing a homestay at the home of her parents' friend.

Her mom Princess Kiko stayed in Austria 30 years ago when Mr. Kawashima taught there.

#1: from Kyodo news
#2: TBS news
#3: NNN news

[wlee]

Princess Mako to take part in homestay in Austria

Princess Mako, the 14-year-old daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, will travel to Austria for two weeks to take part in a homestay, it was reported in a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

From Mainichi Daily News...

http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/nation...na019000c.html

[monica17]

Thanks for the latest on Princess Mako. I hope she enjoys her stay in Austria.

I know Kako likes skating. What is Mako interested in? Hope to see more of both.

[Vanesa]

I can't hardly believe that she is already 14 years old!!! My...Where time is gone? :(

Vanesa.

[Rebafan81]

I really don't know much about the Japanese Royal family but will these girls loose their title of Princess when they marry? Aren't they then considered commoners? If this is true, how do they prepare them for this life?
Thanks