Princess Kako addresses Brazil's Congress, meets with Lula in presidential palace

She’s such an exceptional representative of the nation.

My favorite royal by far.. Exceedingly good!

Japan’s tradition does not allow women to take the throne.

Traditions are thrown like rice water. Japan’s tradition allowed the emperor to perform rice-planting ceremonies personally, but no longer so, which is a real shame—there’s nothing quite like seeing royalty ankle-deep in mud to remind us that even divine descendants are subject to agricultural inconveniences.

And let’s not forget the era when emperors were considered literal deities. That little policy shift after World War II must have come as quite the shock—imagine being told one day, "Actually, Your Majesty, you're not a god. We checked. Sorry about that. Moushi wake nei.”

Good for Princess Kako - she looks stunning. The Brazilians would be thrilled to have royalty visit them, particularly the almost 3 million ethnic Japanese who reside there.

Hopefully Princess Kako is permitted to retain her title and privileges - pending government law changes of course - when she does get married.

Hopefully Princess Kako is permitted to retain her title and privileges - pending government law changes of course - when she does get married.

While other monarchies have embraced the idea that women can, in fact, rule without plunging their nations into chaos (see: Belgium, Britain, China, Denmark, Korea, Sweden, Vietnam), Japan continues its unwavering commitment to tradition. It’s almost as if someone keeps sending reforms via fax and they mysteriously never make it through.

Waste of time and the taxpayers' yen. But then again, the whole anachronistic royalty system is, as well.

Compare this visit to that of the Americans Diplomats, Officials etc, wherever they go

"You need to spend more on defence, buy US weapons and reject contacts with China "

Well done Japan and soft diplomacy .....there is a second way and Japan demonstrates it.

FOOTAGE : Princess Kako's visit encourages Japanese ancestry in Brazil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIJngPb1IwM&t=727s

Princess Kako, indeed represents Japan its people, the Chrysanthemum Throne proud.

Stunning

I feel guilty saying this, its probably sexism in 2025, but she is very pretty. Japanese royals also have the wisdom and decorum to keep their mouths shut about sensitive topics and not embarrass the nation. This also makes them likable, even if you oppose the idea of monarchy. Japanese politicians are very good at embarrassing the nation, so you cannot say this is just "mindo" or whatever word you want to use about the national character.

To an old git, her prettiness is also enhanced by the lack of dyed hair, thick eyeliner, piercings and "ink", or surgical work like a Brazilian buttock lift. Or coloured contact lenses or the work K pop stars have done.

Kako sama is a great representative for Japan. Very proud of her. Her visit to Brazil is very successful.

Excellent Job Kako San!!

I feel guilty saying this, its probably sexism in 2025, but she is very pretty. 

That's not sexism at all. Having a very attractive royal definitely appeals to foreign citizens in places like Brazil more than, say, some of the less attractive European Royals!

Japanese royals also have the wisdom and decorum to keep their mouths shut about sensitive topics and not embarrass the nation. 

As far as I am aware, the government - through their Imperial Household Agency - do not permit the Japanese Royals to talk publicly about sensitive topics or issues. Probably a good move, as it keeps them strictly non political.

I feel guilty saying this, its probably sexism in 2025, but she is very pretty. 

She is pretty. I mean, if you can say that a man is handsome, you can say that a woman is pretty.

she is very pretty. Japanese royals also have the wisdom to keep their mouths shut

Kind of like Hello Kitty, who doesn’t have a mouth, so the public can project whatever attributes they desire onto her.

her prettiness is also enhanced by the lack of dyed hair, thick eyeliner, piercings and "ink", or surgical work like a Brazilian buttock lift. Or coloured contact lenses or the work K pop stars have done.

She certainly doesn’t have all that. Is there something in particular about her physical appearance that you find attractive?

Wonder what this incredible non-event all cost.

Regardless, more taxpayer money down the drain on a cost prohibitive junket.

I would love to read more about the selection of her fashion on these trip. She dons multiple amazing outfits daily, so she must have weeks of fittings before her travels.

Do we taxpayers pay for that? Or are the outfits donated by large fashion designers?

There’s obviously a story here for some intrepid reporter.

For all the celebrations about Brazilians of Japanese descent, in 2009 Tokyo basically asked them to leave with a token cash payment on condition they never return. They basically used them when the economy was good and then showed them the door when it suited them.

Now that is never mentioned, almost like it never happened. So, it is quite cynical to be playing up the ancestry card.

佳子様 is fluent in sign language and uses it to communicate with people with hearing impairments and regularly attends events for deaf people. I really like that about her.

As she has no political mandate, can we said that this visit is completely worthless?

Princess Kako, on behalf of the Japanese government, is projecting soft power in Brazil. It is effective and arguably better at winning hearts and minds than military or economic plays.

So, no, not worthless. The royal visit has much worth. 211 million sets of Brazilian eyes would have been glued to their TVs as Princess Kako addressed them in their Congress.

itsonlyrocknrollToday  08:12 am JST

FOOTAGE : Princess Kako's visit encourages Japanese ancestry in Brazil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIJngPb1IwM&t=727s

Princess Kako, indeed represents Japan its people, the Chrysanthemum Throne proud.

Stunning

If she indeed "encourages Japanese ancestry" perhaps she should be advocating the J-govt's recognition od dual ctizenship. There are quite a few nations that recognize Jus Sangunis nationality. Japan technically does too but ends it abruptly at the age of 22.

Once again, people on here have never heard of soft power

OssanAmerica

I wonder if Princesses Kako is destined for the same, some would consider/regard rejection ostracized for the dedication, the years of duty as bestowed on Princess Mako, the niece of Emperor Naruhito, now Mrs. Kei Komuro?

Which prompts your very pertinent point/question.  

Mr and Mrs Kei Komuro has welcomed their first child.

Princess Mako married for love, will Fumihito, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, Mako's parents reportedly delighted at the news, their first grandchild, be contemplating if the child nationality be ultimately either Japanese or American?

I bitterly regret having to make a choice, that ment being unable to retain my British passport..     

Both Princesse Kako, Princess Mako offer so much, soon to be missed opportunities

Did a Japanese princess really date the grandson of a U.S. president?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zovn_eOeak&t=6s

The Imperial Household Concealed Mako’s Childbirth? Could Her Baby Be a Non-Japanese Citizen?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiPlt-pCwBw&t=104s

@itsonlyrocknroll

I bitterly regret having to make a choice, that meant being unable to retain my British passport.

Who asked you to do that? From what I have heard, usually the J-gov never makes such a request.

Garlic eater

When I applied, the assembled officialdom categorically stated I not be permitted to hold dual citizenship.

I had to renounce my British nationality upon becoming a Japanese citizen.  

There were other requirements the minimum of five years' continuous residence in Japan, 20 years old or over, show proof of good moral character conduct, a financial audit to prove I could fully support myself.

One area a blind eye was turned at the time, the need to demonstrate sufficient Japanese language proficiency, My Japanese was really not proficient.

I also had to agree to abide by the Japanese Peace Constitution.

Hope this answers your question…

Nationality Q&A

https://www.moj.go.jp/EN/MINJI/minji78.html

Garlic eater

I was handed (Article 5, Paragraph 1, Item 5 of the Japanese Nationality Act)

Prevention of multiple nationality condition, that he or she has no other duel nationality, or the acquisition of Japanese nationality will result in the loss of foreign nationality;

Now I have been told of some exceptions, I am not one of them.

An interview to consult with the Legal Affairs Bureau, could well be set up.

Brazil's President Senhor Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is a tireless worldbuilder. May he go on and on. Viva Brazil.