Princess Kako turns 29 on December 29.
Birthday photos and video were taken at Akasaka Estate on December 2.
Her furisode kimono "is dyed in Asagi (traditional blue color) and cream with patterns such as flowing water, pine, and chrysanthemums. The obi has a gold cloisonné pattern (a combination of circles and flowers), and the obijime and obiage are madder (traditional red color)."
With pandemic measures removed, Princess Kako has increased her activities and devoted herself to each event. She expressed gratitude to everyone involved in preparing events, interactions, etc.
This past year, Princess Kako had 69 public activities and court rituals compared to 42 last year. [
Asahi]
TV-Asahi reports 58 events in Tokyo and 10 regional trips. (I'm guessing the discrepancy is the Peru official visit?)
"... I would also like to express my gratitude to the people who prepared the event, the people I met, the people who welcomed me, and the people who supported me in various ways."
"As in the past, Her Imperial Highness Princess Kako is committed to creating a society where everyone can live in peace, a society in which everyone has a wider range of choices, and a society in which these things become the norm. She has been praying for this, and she keeps this thought in mind when conducting her activities."
Imperial Household Agency recap of activities, statement, photos and video:
https://www.kunaicho.go.jp/activity/activity/03/birthday03-r051229.html
Photos:
Asahi,
NTV,
Yomiuri slideshow
Mixed with old photos:
FNN,
Mainichi
Princess Kako, Daughter of Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino, Turns 29 - The Japan News
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2023 recap from ANN News: