Princess Kako, second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, celebrated her 31st birthday on December 29. After receiving congratulations from senior officials including the chief of the Imperial Household Agency at her residence, she greeted Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and Princess Aiko at the Imperial Palace. Before 11 a.m., she smiled and waved to people gathered along the road as she entered the palace grounds by car, then visited the Sento Imperial Palace on the Akasaka Estate in Moto-Akasaka to meet Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko.
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, marked her 31st birthday on December 29, 2025. The day began with congratulations from senior officials, including the chief of the Imperial Household Agency, at her residence. She then proceeded to the Imperial Palace to greet Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, and Princess Aiko.
Before 11 a.m., as her car entered the palace grounds, she smiled and waved to the people lined along the road. This gesture highlighted her approachable demeanor in a public setting. Afterward, she visited the Sento Imperial Palace on the Akasaka Estate in Moto-Akasaka to meet with Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko.
The occasion also served as a moment to reflect on Princess Kako's contributions to key events throughout the year. Such birthday observances underscore the imperial family's role in maintaining traditions and fostering public connection in Japan.
