Japan's Princess Kako receives medal in Brazil as she starts 11-day trip
Japan's Princess Kako of Akishino is welcomed to the Bunkyo Brazilian Society of Japanese Culture in Sao Paulo, Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)
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