Princess Kako visited an international school in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka province, on 24/3. She paired a pastel pink jacket and a floral dress with 5 cm round-toe high heels. Fan groups shared the photo, garnering thousands of likes. Many viewers commented: "She always looks beautiful," "So lovely."

Domestic media call Princess Kako "Japan's most beautiful princess," while Tatler magazine likened her to "Japan's Princess Kate Middleton." According to Kyodo, the princess is increasingly establishing her position as the most influential figure in the Japanese imperial family today.

Kako is the daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, Emperor Naruhito's younger brother. Tatler described her as having a round, fresh, and gentle face. According to The Japan Times, beyond her praised beauty, she also receives accolades for her intelligence, grace, and dignity inherited from former Empress Michiko. She is seen as a symbol of the new imperial generation: approachable yet maintaining traditional standards.

She graduated from International Christian University in Tokyo with a degree in psychology. She also pursued a course in performing arts and theatre management at the University of Leeds, Yorkshire, England.

Since her elder sister, Princess Mako, left the imperial family to marry a commoner in 2021, Kako has taken on increasing responsibilities, regularly participating in diplomatic activities. Last June, she made an official visit to Brazil to commemorate the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. In 2024, Princess Kako visited the Republic of Peru, Bolivia, and Greece. Additionally, she frequently attends domestic events such as award ceremonies, art exhibitions, and charity programs.

According to The Japan Times, Princess Kako enjoys art, dance, and figure skating. She is beloved by the public for her warm and child-friendly personality.

For her birthday last December, she paired a white sweater with a dark purple shirt dress for a photoshoot among flowers at Akasaka Imperial Gardens.

Princess Kako's beauty at age 32 features bright and healthy skin. She favors an elegant style with light, soft tones such as white, blue, mint green, pink, and light brown.

Attending an autumn party at Akasaka Imperial Gardens in 10/2025, the princess impressed with a red dress featuring a lightly cinched waist, paired with a flower-adorned fedora.

She accessorized a matching blazer and white A-line dress with a black, bow-tied fedora at an event.

Presenting the trophy for the All Japan Tennis Championships in 10/2025 in Tokyo, she chose a loose, thin tweed peplum dress with a belt, creating a balanced silhouette. The princess adorned herself with flower clips, a favored and frequently used style.

Occasionally, Kako varies her style with some office-appropriate outfits, paired with bow-tied shirts, creating a classic look.

A monochromatic pink dress paired with a gray blazer and brown shoes accentuated the princess's figure. According to Kyodo, the designs she wears are often quickly sought after and sell out shortly after, similar to the "Kate effect" in the UK.

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Photos: Kyodo, Japan Daily