Kako de Akishino is the daughter of Prince Fumihito and niece of current Japanese emperor Naruhito; Asian country is a constitutional monarchy and it is up to the imperial family to promote the country’s foreign relations
Last Wednesday (11), received the imperial princess of Kako of Akishino, in Brasilia. The meeting took place at the Planalto Palace and marks the celebration of the 130th anniversary of the Friendship, Trade and Navigation Treaty, which was signed on November 5, 1895, strengthening ties between the two countries. Before meeting with the president, the 30 -year -old princess was received at the National Congress and attended a lunch with Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira at the Itamaraty Palace. Kako is the daughter of Prince Fumihito and niece of the current emperor Naruhito, representing the continuity of the Japanese imperial tradition.
The princess visit began on June 5 in São Paulo and includes stops in several Brazilian cities that have a significant Japanese community. This year also marks the 117th anniversary of Japanese immigration to Brazil, which began in 1908, an event that is celebrated with great cultural importance. Brazil is home to the largest population of Japanese descendants outside Japan, totaling about two million people. In economic terms, Japan stood out as Brazil’s third largest commercial partner in Asia in 2024, with an exchange that reached $ 11 billion.
Japan’s direct investments in Brazil totaled US $ 35 billion in 2023, positioning the country as the second largest Asian investor in Brazil. Brazilian exports to Japan include products such as iron ore, chicken, coffee, aluminum and corn, while imports are predominantly manufactured goods. On a visit to Japan in March, Lula expressed the desire to recover the $ 6 billion in trade balance that has been lost in the last decade, highlighting the importance of trade relations between the two countries. The imperial princess visit reinforces these ties and mutual cooperation in various areas.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
