Japan's Princess Kako returns from official tour of Brazil
The second daughter of Crown Prince and Princess Akishino transited on civilian aircraft in the United States and landed at Narita Airport near Tokyo, shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Princess Kako smiled as she was greeted by senior members of the Imperial Household Agency.
During her trip, the princess attended various welcoming events and promoted friendly relations and exchanges. She touched upon the history of Japanese immigrants in Brazil, which is home to the largest overseas community of Japanese descendants.
In the capital, Brasilia, Princess Kako attended a commemorative ceremony and luncheon to mark the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
She also paid a courtesy call on Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who made a state visit to Japan in March.
On Friday, she visited Mount Corcovado, a World Heritage site famous for being where the Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks Rio de Janeiro. She wrapped up her tour with a visit to Iguazu Falls at a national park, and learned about the local nature and culture.
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