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Tokyo Deaflympics: Princess Kako

Tokyo Deaflympics: Princess Kako

Japanese Princess Kako (front row, C) watches a tennis match at the Tokyo Deaflympics in Tokyo on Nov. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Princess Kako

Tokyo Deaflympics: Princess Kako

Japanese Princess Kako (front row, C) watches a tennis match at the Tokyo Deaflympics in Tokyo on Nov. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Princess Kako

Tokyo Deaflympics: Princess Kako

Japanese Princess Kako uses sign language to applaud during a karate competition at the Tokyo Deaflympics in Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing Ceremony

Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing Ceremony

Japanese Princess Kako uses sign language to applaud during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Deaflympics at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in the Japanese capital on Nov. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing Ceremony

Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing Ceremony

Japanese Princess Kako waves during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Deaflympics at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in the Japanese capital on Nov. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing Ceremony

Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing Ceremony

Japanese Princess Kako waves during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Deaflympics at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in the Japanese capital on Nov. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing Ceremony

Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing Ceremony

Japanese Princess Kako claps during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Deaflympics at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in the Japanese capital on Nov. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing Ceremony

Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing Ceremony

Japanese Princess Kako attends the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Deaflympics at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in the Japanese capital on Nov. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Princess Kako

Tokyo Deaflympics: Princess Kako

Japanese Princess Kako watches a tennis game at the Tokyo Deaflympics in Tokyo on Nov. 25, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako attends speech contest by students

Princess Kako attends speech contest by students

Japanese Princess Kako (L) arrives at the venue of a speech contest by junior high school students in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako attends speech contest by students

Princess Kako attends speech contest by students

Japanese Princess Kako arrives at the venue of a speech contest by junior high school students in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako attends speech contest by students

Princess Kako attends speech contest by students

Japanese Princess Kako (back, C) attends a speech contest by junior high school students in Tokyo on Nov. 16, 2025. (Pool photo)

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1st anniversary of Princess Yuriko's death

1st anniversary of Princess Yuriko's death

Japanese Princess Kako (foreground) and her brother, Prince Hisahito, are seen on their way to offer prayers for the late Princess Yuriko at Toshimagoka Cemetery for the imperial family in Tokyo on Nov. 15, 2025, in a ceremony marking the first anniversary of her death. (Pool photo)

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1st anniversary of Princess Yuriko's death

1st anniversary of Princess Yuriko's death

Japanese Princess Kako (foreground) and her brother, Prince Hisahito, are seen on their way to offer prayers for the late Princess Yuriko at Toshimagoka Cemetery for the imperial family in Tokyo on Nov. 15, 2025, in a ceremony marking the first anniversary of her death. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Opening Ceremony

Tokyo Deaflympics: Opening Ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from L), Crown Princess Kiko (2nd from R), their daughter Princess Kako and son Prince Hisahito applaud in sign language during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Deaflympics at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in the Japanese capital on Nov. 15, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Japanese delegation

Tokyo Deaflympics: Japanese delegation

Japanese Princess Kako uses sign language during a ceremony for Japan's delegation at the Tokyo Deaflympics in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2025, the eve of the event's opening ceremony.

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Japanese delegation

Tokyo Deaflympics: Japanese delegation

Japanese Princess Kako uses sign language during a ceremony for Japan's delegation at the Tokyo Deaflympics in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2025, the eve of the event's opening ceremony.

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Princess Kako at craft exhibition

Princess Kako at craft exhibition

Japanese Princess Kako attends the award ceremony of a traditional craft exhibition in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako at craft exhibition

Princess Kako at craft exhibition

Japanese Princess Kako attends the award ceremony of a traditional craft exhibition in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Princess Kako chats with guests at the autumn imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Princess Kako chats with guests at the autumn imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Princess Kako chats with guests at the autumn imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Princess Kako attends the autumn imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Princess Kako attends the autumn imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Princess Aiko (C, L) and Princess Kako (C, R) attend the autumn imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

(from L) Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako, Crown Prince Fumihito, Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako attend the autumn imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako at national convention

Princess Kako at national convention

Japanese Princess Kako addresses the national convention of the New Inclusion Japan Association, a group formed by people with intellectual disabilities and their family members, in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako at national convention

Princess Kako at national convention

Japanese Princess Kako addresses the national convention of the New Inclusion Japan Association, a group formed by people with intellectual disabilities and their family members, in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako at int'l deaf arts festival

Princess Kako at int'l deaf arts festival

Japanese Princess Kako, niece of Emperor Naruhito, communicates with participants in sign language at the Tokyo International Deaf Arts Festival in the Japanese capital on Nov. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako at int'l deaf arts festival

Princess Kako at int'l deaf arts festival

Japanese Princess Kako (C), niece of Emperor Naruhito, applauds in sign language during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo International Deaf Arts Festival in the Japanese capital on Nov. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako at int'l deaf arts festival

Princess Kako at int'l deaf arts festival

Japanese Princess Kako, niece of Emperor Naruhito, uses sign language during a visit to the Tokyo International Deaf Arts Festival in the Japanese capital on Nov. 6, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess visits exhibition digitally showcasing imperial treasures

Princess visits exhibition digitally showcasing imperial treasures

Japanese Princess Kako visits Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo on Oct. 31, 2025, for a special exhibition digitally displaying imperial artifacts housed in the Shosoin treasure house in the ancient Japanese capital of Nara. (Pool photo)

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Princess visits exhibition digitally showcasing imperial treasures

Princess visits exhibition digitally showcasing imperial treasures

Japanese Princess Kako visits Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo on Oct. 31, 2025, for a special exhibition digitally displaying imperial artifacts housed in the Shosoin treasure house in the ancient Japanese capital of Nara. (Pool photo)

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Princess visits exhibition digitally showcasing imperial treasures

Princess visits exhibition digitally showcasing imperial treasures

Japanese Princess Kako visits Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo on Oct. 31, 2025, for a special exhibition digitally displaying imperial artifacts housed in the Shosoin treasure house in the ancient Japanese capital of Nara. (Pool photo)

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Princess visits exhibition digitally showcasing imperial treasures

Princess visits exhibition digitally showcasing imperial treasures

Japanese Princess Kako visits Ueno Royal Museum in Tokyo on Oct. 31, 2025, for a special exhibition digitally displaying imperial artifacts housed in the Shosoin treasure house in the ancient Japanese capital of Nara. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako paints pottery

Princess Kako paints pottery

Japanese Princess Kako paints Shigaraki pottery at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, on Oct. 26, 2025. Shigaraki pottery has been traditionally produced in the western Japan prefecture.

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Princess Kako paints pottery

Princess Kako paints pottery

Japanese Princess Kako paints Shigaraki pottery at the Shigaraki Ceramic Cultural Park in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, on Oct. 26, 2025. Shigaraki pottery has been traditionally produced in the western Japan prefecture.

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Princess Kako at girl scouts event

Princess Kako at girl scouts event

Japanese Princess Kako speaks during an event organized by the Girl Scouts of Japan in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2025.

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Princess Kako at girl scouts event

Princess Kako at girl scouts event

Japanese Princess Kako speaks during an event organized by the Girl Scouts of Japan in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2025.

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Princess Kako at girl scouts event

Princess Kako at girl scouts event

Japanese Princess Kako speaks during an event organized by the Girl Scouts of Japan in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2025.

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Princess Kako at girl scouts event

Princess Kako at girl scouts event

Japanese Princess Kako (far R) attends an event organized by the Girl Scouts of Japan in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako at girl scouts event

Princess Kako at girl scouts event

Japanese Princess Kako speaks during an event organized by the Girl Scouts of Japan in Tokyo on Oct. 19, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako watches Japan national tennis championship final

Princess Kako watches Japan national tennis championship final

Japanese Princess Kako poses for a photo with Ryotaro Taguchi, winner of the Japan national men's singles tennis championship, at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Oct. 12, 2025.

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Princess Kako watches Japan national tennis championship final

Princess Kako watches Japan national tennis championship final

Japanese Princess Kako poses for a photo with Ryotaro Taguchi, winner of the Japan national men's singles tennis championship, at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Oct. 12, 2025.

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Princess Kako watches Japan national tennis championship final

Princess Kako watches Japan national tennis championship final

Japanese Princess Kako visits Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Oct. 12, 2025, to watch the final of the Japan national men's singles tennis championship.

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Princess Kako watches Japan national tennis championship final

Princess Kako watches Japan national tennis championship final

Japanese Princess Kako hands the Emperor's Cup to Ryotaro Taguchi, winner of the Japan national men's singles tennis championship, at Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Oct. 12, 2025.

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Princess Kako visits Kyoto guesthouse

Princess Kako visits Kyoto guesthouse

Japanese Princess Kako is briefed about a kimono on display from Kunihiko Moriguchi, living national treasure for his mastery of "yuzen" resist dyeing technique, during a visit to a guesthouse operated by Panasonic Holdings Corp. in Kyoto on Oct. 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako at Japan Games

Princess Kako at Japan Games

Japanese Princess Kako presents a trophy during the closing ceremony of the Japan Games national sports festival in Hikone in the western Japan prefecture of Shiga on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Princess Kako at Japan Games

Princess Kako at Japan Games

Japanese Princess Kako attends the closing ceremony of the Japan Games national sports festival in Hikone in the western Japan prefecture of Shiga on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Princess Kako in Shiga

Princess Kako in Shiga

Japanese Princess Kako chats with high school students participating in the calligraphy club at Shiga Prefectural Ibuki High School in Maibara, in the western Japan prefecture of Shiga on Oct. 8, 2025.

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