Japanese Princess Kako in Greece

Japanese Princess Kako in Greece

Japanese Princess Kako (L) visits the Faneromeni monastery on Salamina island on May 27, 2024, during her official visit to Greece to mark 125 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the countries.

Japanese Princess Kako in Greece

Japanese Princess Kako in Greece

Japan's Princess Kako (R) visits the Faneromeni monastery on Salamina island on May 27, 2024, during her visit to Greece to mark 125 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the countries.

Japanese Princess Kako in Greece

Japanese Princess Kako in Greece

Japan's Princess Kako (R) visits the Faneromeni monastery on Salamina island on May 27, 2024, during her visit to Greece to mark 125 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the countries.

Japanese Princess Kako in Greece

Japanese Princess Kako in Greece

Japan's Princess Kako (C) visits the Faneromeni monastery on Salamina island on May 27, 2024, during her visit to Greece to mark 125 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the countries.

Japanese Princess Kako in Greece

Japanese Princess Kako in Greece

Japan's Princess Kako visits the Faneromeni monastery on Salamina island on May 27, 2024, during her visit to Greece to mark 125 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the countries.

Greece, China celebrate Dragon Boat Festival at Piraeus port

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