Japan's Princess Kako visits Peru to mark 150 years of diplomatic relations

(3 Nov 2023)
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Lima, Peru - 3 November 2023
1. Arrival of Japan's Princess Kako of Akishino at the Japanese Peruvian Association for the Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Peru and Japan
2. Japanese immigrants in Peru applauding
3. Various of Princess Kako listening to the Japanese national anthem
4. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Princess Kako of Akishino:
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"Thanks to the invitation of the government of the Republic of Peru, I have been able to visit the country this year, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Republic of Peru, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all those who have given me so much consideration for the realization of my visit."
5. Princess Kako on stage
6. SOUNDBITE (Japanese) Princess Kako of Akishino:
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"I have just visited the museum of Japanese immigration to Peru, where I observed valuable documents and materials and listened to explanations. One hundred twenty-four years ago, in 1899, 790 Japanese arrived in Peru on the Sakura Maru (ship). I would like to fix it in my mind. I will keep in my heart that Japanese immigrants and descendants overcame many difficulties and sorrows and have performed with honesty, diligence, and helping each other and that they have contributed to Peruvian society, earning its trust. Today many people of Japanese ancestry are still active in various fields. I believe that the efforts of every one of you are linked to the deepening of friendly relations between Japan and Peru, I would like to express my deepest gratitude ".
7. Wide of ceremony
8. Juan Carlos Nakasone, President of the Japanese Peruvian Association, giving a silver and wooden gift to the princess
9. Princess Kako greeting the Japanese community in Peru
10. Japanese Peruvian children with Japanese and Peruvian flags
11. Arrival of Princess Kako at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Lima, accompanied by the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ignacio Higueras, and President of the Board of Directors of Serpost (Postal Services), Enrique Prado
12. Princess Kako
13. Unveiling of postage stamp commemorating the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
14. Close of the postage stamp
15. Princess Kako, accompanied by Peru's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ignacio Higueras, and President of the Board of Directors of Serpost (Postal Services), Enrique Prado
STORYLINE:
Japanese Princess Kako arrived in Peru on Friday on an official visit to commemorate 150 years of diplomatic relations.

Kako led a ceremony to celebrate the start of bilateral relations in 1873 when both countries signed a treaty of friendship, commerce, and navigation.

Later, the Japanese princess unveiled a postage stamp marking the date at Lima's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

She is expected to visit several landmark sites, including Cuzco, the Andean capital of the Inca Empire, between the 15th and 16th centuries.

From there, the princess will head to Qoricancha, or “The Golden Temple” in the Quechua language, considered the most important — and most sacred — temple by the Incas.

While in Lima, Princess Kako will visit a school for students suffering from hearing loss.

According to the Japanese embassy in Peru, Kako has attended speech competitions among deaf students in Japan, where she has given speeches in sign language.
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