Japan's Princess Kako Receives Medal in Brazil as She Starts 11-Day Trip
- Princess Kako of Japan began an 11-day official visit to Brazil on June 5 in Sao Paulo to mark diplomatic ties.
- The visit follows 130 years of relations between Japan and Brazil, which hosts the largest Japanese diaspora globally.
- She paid respects at a memorial for early Japanese immigrants, toured the Japanese Pavilion, and planted a cherry sapling nearby.
- On Friday, Princess Kako received the Order of the Ipiranga, held meetings with the Japanese community, and dined with Governor Tarcisio de Freitas.
- Princess Kako will continue to visit seven cities including Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro, and plans to attend a ceremony commemorating the diplomatic anniversary.
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Japan's Princess Kako Receives Medal in Brazil as She Starts 11-day Trip
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. 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. Her trip also marks the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. World News | Japan's Princess Kako Receives Medal in Brazil as She Starts 11-day Trip.


Japan’s Princess Kako receives medal in Brazil as she starts 11-day trip
SAO PAULO (AP) — 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. Her…
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
Japan’s Princess Kako Places Wreath at Cenotaph for Japanese Immigrants in Sao Paulo; Cherry Blossom Tree Planted in Park by Princess
After laying the wreath, the princess bowed deeply and then signed a guest book. After learning about the construction of the cenotaph from those involved, she thought about the hardships faced by the Japanese immigrants who had undertaken pioneering work far from their homes.
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