Princess Kako & Prince Hisahito Current Events Part 3: October 2021 -

[iceflower]

Today, March 20, Prince Hisahito visited the mausoleum of Emperor Showa, his great-grandfather, at the Musashi imperial mausoleum complex in Hachioji:


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[Prisma]

At a press conference on March 28th, Naomasa Yoshida, grand master of the Crown Prince Household, announced details regarding Prince Hisahito's preparations to start at University of Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture.

• commute by car from Akishino residence in Tokyo, a distance of about 60 km, nearly 2 hours
• due to late or early classes, Prince Hisahito will rent a 1-room unit in a private apartment building near campus
• apartment will be paid from the Akishino family's personal funds
• he will also use a bicycle to get around campus
• for safety reasons, no staff will be stationed at the residence nor stationed regularly in Tsukuba city
• Prince Hisahito will prioritize academics, and will only engage in official activities as an Imperial family member to the extent that it does not interfere with his studies

Sources: Asahi, Sankei, FNN, NHK

The University of Tsukuba entrance ceremony is on April 5.

Prince Hisahito to Rent Apartment Near University

Tokyo, March 29 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prince Hisahito, who is set to enroll in the University of Tsukuba in A…

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Japan's Prince Hisahito makes university living arrangements | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Japan's Imperial Household Agency says Prince Hisahito will attend a university in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, and sometimes stay in a nearby apartment.

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[Prisma]

On April 5th, Prince Hisahito attended the entrance ceremony at the University of Tsukuba in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. He met reporters before ceremony.

Photos: Asahi, Mainichi, FNN, Getty Images

Japan’s Prince Hisahito Attends University Entrance Ceremony; Prince Will Study Biology at University of Tsukuba

<p>Prince Hisahito attended the entrance ceremony for the University of Tsukuba in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Saturday.</p>

japannews.yomiuri.co.jp

“I am grateful to be able to study various subjects including those I have been interested in for a long time. I am anxious about some aspects of my new life, but I will cherish every single experience from now on,” he said with a smile when asked by the press about how he felt about enrolling in the university.

Japan's Prince Hisahito Starts College Life

Tsukuba, Ibaraki Pref., April 5 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prince Hisahito on Saturday attended the entrance cerem…

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[Somebody]

At a press conference on March 28th, Naomasa Yoshida, grand master of the Crown Prince Household, announced details regarding Prince Hisahito's preparations to start at University of Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture.

• commute by car from Akishino residence in Tokyo, a distance of about 60 km, nearly 2 hours
• due to late or early classes, Prince Hisahito will rent a 1-room unit in a private apartment building near campus
• apartment will be paid from the Akishino family's personal funds
• he will also use a bicycle to get around campus
• for safety reasons, no staff will be stationed at the residence nor stationed regularly in Tsukuba city
• Prince Hisahito will prioritize academics, and will only engage in official activities as an Imperial family member to the extent that it does not interfere with his studies

Sources: Asahi, Sankei, FNN, NHK

The University of Tsukuba entrance ceremony is on April 5.

Prince Hisahito to Rent Apartment Near University

Tokyo, March 29 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prince Hisahito, who is set to enroll in the University of Tsukuba in A…

www.nippon.com

Japan's Prince Hisahito makes university living arrangements | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Japan's Imperial Household Agency says Prince Hisahito will attend a university in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, and sometimes stay in a nearby apartment.

www3.nhk.or.jp

Is the 2-hour commute one way? So, the poor boy is to spend 4 hours a day in traffic, so he can remain living with his parents and only occasionally stay at a Bachelor suite near campus.

 

[Prisma]

It could be 2 hours one way, depending on time of day. Other estimates are 75 to 90 minutes. For the 9am entrance ceremony, Prince Hisahito and staff left the Akishino residence around 6:30am, according to TBS.

I think he'll spend more days at the apartment near campus sooner than later. A long commute can get tiresome quickly, even with drivers.

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On April 6th, Prince Hisahito visited the Imperial residence around 11am to report his university enrollment to Emperor Naruhito. Princess Aiko was also present.

Afterwards, he visited the Emeritus couple at Sento Imperial residence to report his high school graduation and university enrollment.

Photos: FNN

 

[Prisma]

On April 13th, Princess Kako attended the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge Final Qualifiers at Ariake Coliseum in Koto, Tokyo. She watched the women's singles match between Japan and Canada.

Photos: AP Images, Asahi, FNN

 

[iceflower]

Princess Kako paid a visit to a lacquerware training center in Wajima today, April 17

- as always so lovely to see her interest and excitement!!


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[iceflower]

Princess Kako visited the Kinzangama pottery studio in Komatsu, Ishikawa today, April 18:


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[Prisma]

Princess Kako will visit Gifu Prefecture May 20-21 for the 42nd National Urban Greening Fair "Gifu Green Life Festival 2025" at Gifu World Rose Garden in Kani City.

May 20: tour World Freshwater Aquarium Aquatotto (Kakamigahara City) and Gifu Mokuyukan (Gifu City)
May 21: tour Gifu World Rose Garden before National Urban Greening Festival ceremony, make bouquet at the Prefectural International Horticultural Academy (Kani City)

Source: gifu-np.co.jp

 

[Prisma]

Princess Kako will make an official visit to Brazil June 4-17 for the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The Cabinet approved the visit on May 9. Basic outline:

• June 4: depart Japan
• June 5: arrive in Sao Paulo (via Chicago, USA)
• June 10: enter Brasilia for 130th anniversary ceremony, courtesy call to President Lula
• June 15: leave Sao Paulo
• June 17: return to Japan

Overall, she will visit 8 cities (including Rio de Janeiro), offer flowers at memorials for Japanese immigrants, meet Japanese-Brazilians, etc.

Sources: Asahi, Sankei, Jiji, TBS

Japan OKs Princess Kako's June Brazil visit to mark 130 yrs of ties

Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a plan for Princess Kako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, to visit Brazil in June, with 2025 marking the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the countries.

english.kyodonews.net

Japanese Princess Kako to Visit Brazil from June 4

Tokyo, May 9 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Princess Kako will make an official visit to Brazil for two weeks from Jun…

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[Prisma]

On May 10th, Princess Kako attended the 34th Forest and Flower Festival "Greenery Thanksgiving" ceremony at Iino Hall in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. She also expressed condolences to victims of fires in Ofunato City (Iwate Prefecture), Okayama City (Okayama Prefecture), and Imabari City (Ehime Prefecture).

Photos: AP Images, Mainichi, FNN

 

[Prisma]

On May 16th, Princess Kako visited the mausoleums of Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun at Musashi Imperial Graveyard in Hachiōji, Tokyo ahead of her upcoming official visit to Brazil.

Photos: Mainichi, FNN

 

[iceflower]

Princess Kako will visit Gifu Prefecture May 20-21 for the 42nd National Urban Greening Fair "Gifu Green Life Festival 2025" at Gifu World Rose Garden in Kani City.

May 20: tour World Freshwater Aquarium Aquatotto (Kakamigahara City) and Gifu Mokuyukan (Gifu City)
May 21: tour Gifu World Rose Garden before National Urban Greening Festival ceremony, make bouquet at the Prefectural International Horticultural Academy (Kani City)

Source: gifu-np.co.jp

Princess Kako began her visit to Gifu Prefecture today, May 20 - lovely and charming as always!


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[iceflower]

Day 2 in Gifu Prefecture today, May 21:


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[Prisma]

On June 2nd, Princess Kako visited the Imperial Palace to greet Emperor Naruhito ahead of her official visit to Brazil. She entered the palace gates around 2:30pm. Princess Aiko also attended the meeting.

Photos: FNN

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More photos of Princess Kako in Gifu May 20-21: FNN, FNN2, FNN3, TBS

Visit to Gifu International Academy of Horticulture, where she observed 2nd-year students practice for a Level 2 Flower Decoration Skills Examination.

秋篠宮家の次女佳子さまが国際園芸アカデミーをご視察 | 専門学校・岐阜県立国際園芸アカデミー

５月２１日、佳子さまが、当アカデミーをご訪問されました。 佳子さまには、花き装飾コース２年生が、２級フラワー装

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[Prisma]

On April 28th, Princess Kako visited the Kobe Center for Overseas Migration and Cultural Interaction in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture to learn about the history of Japanese migration to Brazil ahead of her official visit.

Photos: Yomiuri, kobe-np.co.jp, Sankei, TBS

Princess Kako’s Brazil Visit to Shed Light on Emigrants, Including Dark Period of Persecution Around World War II

<p>Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, will visit Brazil from Wednesday as this year marks the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Brazil.</p>

japannews.yomiuri.co.jp

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On June 3rd, Princess Kako worshipped at the Imperial Palace Sanctuaries ahead of the official visit. She entered the palace around 10am.

Photos: FNN

 

[Prisma]

On June 4th, Princess Kako departed from Narita Airport around 5pm to travel to Brazil.

Photos: Mainichi, FNN

Japanese Princess Kako Leaves for Brazil

Tokyo, June 4 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Princess Kako left Japan on Wednesday to make an official visit to Brazil…

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Princess Kako Departs from Narita Airport for 1st Official Visit to Brazil; Trip to Mark 130 Years of Diplomatic Relations

<p>Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, departed from Narita Airport on a commercial flight for an official visit to Brazil on Wednesday.</p>

japannews.yomiuri.co.jp

 

[iceflower]

Princess Kako during her first engagements in Sao Paulo, Brazil, today, June 5:


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Embaixada do Japão no Brasil on Instagram: "Nessa quinta-feira (5/6), Sua Alteza Imperial a Princesa Kako deu início à sua visita de 11 dias ao Brasil, realizada em celebração ao Ano do Intercâmbio da Amizade Brasil Japão, designado na ocasião do 130

3,318 likes, 29 comments - embaixadajapao on June 5, 2025: "Nessa quinta-feira (5/6), Sua Alteza Imperial a Princesa Kako deu início à sua visita de 11 dias ao Brasil, realizada em celebração ao Ano do Intercâmbio da Amizade Brasil Japão, designado na ocasião do 130º aniversário das relações...

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Japan's Princess Kako honors Japanese immigrants to Brazil | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

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.

www3.nhk.or.jp

Princess Kako honors Japanese pioneers during Sao Paulo visit | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis

 

[iceflower]

Princess Kako in Brazil on June 6:


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Embaixada do Japão no Brasil on Instagram: "Em seu segundo dia no Brasil, Sua Alteza Imperial a Princesa Kako foi recebida pelo governador do estado de São Paulo, @tarcisiogdf, no Palácio dos Bandeirantes. O governador reforçou a importância históri

2,840 likes, 36 comments - embaixadajapao on June 6, 2025: "Em seu segundo dia no Brasil, Sua Alteza Imperial a Princesa Kako foi recebida pelo governador do estado de São Paulo, @tarcisiogdf, no Palácio dos Bandeirantes. O governador reforçou a importância histórica da cultura nipônica no...

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Japan's Princess Kako receives medal in Brazil as she starts 11-day trip

Japan’s Princess Kako of Akishino, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, received the highest order of Brazil’s powerhouse state of Sao Paulo on Friday as she kicks off an 11-day trip to the South American nation

abcnews.go.com

 

[iceflower]

Princess Kako during her engagements in Brazil on June 7 and 8:


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Japan's Princess Kako meets elderly residents of Japanese descent in Brazil | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News

Japan's Princess Kako, who is on an official visit to Brazil, has met elderly people of Japanese ancestry near the country's largest city of Sao Paulo. The South American nation is home to the world's largest community of Japanese descendants.

www3.nhk.or.jp

Princess Kako meets people of Japanese descent in Brazil nursing home - The Mainichi

SAO PAULO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Princess Kako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, visited a nursing home near Sao Paulo on Saturday to interact with locals of

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On June 9 she visited the Japanese Immigrant Center in Paraná, the Londrina Cultural and Sports Association and the Parana Japan-Brazil Cultural Association:

 

[iceflower]

Yesterday, June 10, Princess Kako was in Campo Grande.
She visited the Pioneer Memorial Monument, attended a reception and visited a school, before traveling to Brasilia to attend the commemorative event for the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations today.

佳子さま、ブラジル・カンポグランデの学校で日系児童らと交流　沖縄出身者多い地域に「カンヒザクラ」植樹｜日テレNEWS NNN

ブラジル滞在6日目となる秋篠宮家の佳子さまは、5つ目の都市、カンポグランデを訪問されました。

news.ntv.co.jp

Added: Princess Kako at the events commemoratiing the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Brazil today:


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[iceflower]

One of Princess Kako's engagements today, June 12, was a visit to the University of Brasilia:


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[iceflower]

Princess Kako in Rio de Janeiro today, June 13:


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[Alisa]

The Princess has been shining on this visit!
I didn't realize that Brazil was home to nearly 3 million people of Japanese descent.

Video:

McChaz_{[D.A]} on Instagram: "Princess Kako meets with Japanese-Brazilian students and speaks at culture center https://youtu.be/aWflZZQWwI0?si=U-py3H5NYkGdmBoT"

4 likes, 0 comments - ashercsnader_ on June 9, 2025: "Princess Kako meets with Japanese-Brazilian students and speaks at culture center https://youtu.be/aWflZZQWwI0?si=U-py3H5NYkGdmBoT".

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Photos:
Visit to Foz do Iguaçu

Princess Kako Visits Foz do Iguaçu During Official Brazil Tour

Princess Kako of Japan is on an official visit to Brazil to commemorate the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Brazil

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Visit to the Nikkei Cultural Centre in Rio de Janeiro

Princess Kako Visits the Nikkei Cultural Centre in Rio de Janeiro

Princess Kako attended a ceremony with students and members of the Japanese community at the Nikkei Cultural Centre Association in Rio de Janeiro

www.newmyroyals.com

 

[iceflower]

Kako's engagements on June 14:


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Today, June 15, she visited the Iguazu water falls in Foz do Iguazu:


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[Somebody]

As always she comes across as a lovely young lady.

The Argentinian side of Iguazu is arguably more impressive but as this is a visit to Brazil, I assume she’ll have to make do with only the Brazilian side.

 

[iceflower]

It's been a long visit to Brazil, with so many engagements!

Yesterday, June 17, Princess Kako has arrived back in Japan.


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Today, June 18, she went to the Kashiko-dokoro in the Imperial Palace, according to the costum:

 

[Prisma]

Due to dizziness and fatigue, Princess Kako canceled her June 23 visit to the mausoleums of Emperor Showa and Empress Kojun at Musashi Imperial Graveyard. She does not have fever and has not been tested for influenza or other illnesses. Her poor health is attributed to the long journey from Brazil. The customary mausoleum visit after traveling abroad will be rescheduled.

Her attendance at a tea reception at the Imperial Palace on June 24 will depend on her health.

Sources: NTV, FNN, Yomiuri

Hope she feels better soon. The Brazil itinerary was busy.

 

[Prisma]

Princess Kako's impressions of her official visit to Brazil was released on June 25: 佳子内親王殿下 ブラジルご訪問を終えられてのご印象：佳子内親王殿下のご印象 - 宮内庁

Photo with Polícia Rodoviária Federal (federal highway police) that accompanied her June 14-15: Grupo de Motociclismo Policial - PR

Princess Kako and her entourage dined at Casa do Chef in Foz do Iguaçu on June 14

Casa do Chef on Instagram: "Neste sábado tivemos a honra de receber a princesa Kako de Akishino e sua comitiva imperial. Felizes e lisonjeados com a oportunidade de dividir com ela e seus convidados um pouco da incrível diversidade do Brasil, nossos

199 likes, 25 comments - casadochef.iguazufalls on June 16, 2025: "Neste sábado tivemos a honra de receber a princesa Kako de Akishino e sua comitiva imperial. Felizes e lisonjeados com a oportunidade de dividir com ela e seus convidados um pouco da incrível diversidade do Brasil, nossos sabores...

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She received gifts from the visit.

Coffee and matcha chocolate in Maringá

Tamura Café Especial on Instagram: "No último domingo (08/06), Maringá recebeu a visita da princesa do Japão, Kako de Akishino, em comemoração aos 130 anos de relações diplomáticas entre Brasil e Japão. E com muito orgulho, presenteamos a representa

664 likes, 12 comments - cafetamura on June 9, 2025: "No último domingo (08/06), Maringá recebeu a visita da princesa do Japão, Kako de Akishino, em comemoração aos 130 anos de relações diplomáticas entre Brasil e Japão. E com muito orgulho, presenteamos a representante da família imperial...

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Official gifts from the government: linen and lace jacket, carved wooden box and ceramic piece

Fernanda Yamamoto on Instagram: "Como parte das comemorações aos 130 anos do Tratado de Amizade Brasil-Japão e a convite da embaixadora Susan Kleebank, presenteamos a princesa Kako de Akishino com um casaco feito sob medida, em linho e renda renascen

4,323 likes, 80 comments - fernandayamamoto_ on June 12, 2025: "Como parte das comemorações aos 130 anos do Tratado de Amizade Brasil-Japão e a convite da embaixadora Susan Kleebank, presenteamos a princesa Kako de Akishino com um casaco feito sob medida, em linho e renda renascença do Cariri...

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Morito Ebine Móveis on Instagram: "Neste mês de junho, a princesa Kako de Akishino do Japão, esteve em visita ao Brasil pelos 130 anos do Tratado de Amizade Brasil-Japão. E, como parte das comemorações, foi presenteada com obras e peças artísticas s

1,243 likes, 98 comments - morito.ebine on June 20, 2025: "Neste mês de junho, a princesa Kako de Akishino do Japão, esteve em visita ao Brasil pelos 130 anos do Tratado de Amizade Brasil-Japão. E, como parte das comemorações, foi presenteada com obras e peças artísticas selecionadas pelo...

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[Mbruno]

The Princess has been shining on this visit!
I didn't realize that Brazil was home to nearly 3 million people of Japanese descent.

Brazil is a quite diverse country demographically speaking. There are also many Brazilians of Italian, Portuguese, Syrian/Lebanese, Spanish, and German/Austrian/Swiss ancestry. Of course there is a strong African genetic ancestry too because Brazil received 40 % of the Atlantic slave trade.

Members of the Japanese imperial family have visited Japanese-Brazilian communities many times over the years. Most of the new generation has mixed ancestry now though and are losing their connection with Japanese culture.