Princess Kako, second daughter of the Akishino family, made her first visit to the Peru Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai, an event organized by the Peruvian Commission for the Promotion of Export and Tourism (PromPeru). The Japanese authority showed a deep interest in tourism, cultural heritage, gastronomy and the historical links between Peru and Japan.
During her tour, the princess attended a culinary demonstration in which octopus with olive oil was prepared, a representative dish of Nikkei cuisine. This proposal fuses Japanese sashimi techniques with olives from southern Peru, reflecting the richness of the cultural and gastronomic exchange between both nations.
He also enjoyed immersive projections on the giant screen of iconic sites such as Caral, 5,000 years old, and Machu Picchu – one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, in addition to witnessing a Peruvian folk dance.
The visit included a space dedicated to emblematic products of the country, such as alpaca and vicuña fiber, as well as Andean superfoods. Later, in the exhibition on Nasca culture, he received information about the research carried out by Japanese specialists in the Nasca Lines and carefully observed original pieces of this civilization, provided by the Art Museum of Lima (MALI).
In the memorial area of the bilateral relationship, the princess took an official photograph and tasted a selection of Peruvian dishes: octopus with olive oil, Lima cause, quinoa salad, salted loin, purple mazamorra and cañihua mazamorra. His satisfaction was evident in enjoying all the preparations offered.
Princess Kako of Japan’s visit to the Peru Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai is especially relevant for its growing role in the Japanese Imperial Family and in international diplomacy.
His presence in the Peruvian pavilion not only symbolizes Japan’s interest in Peru’s cultural and gastronomic diversity, but also projects a message of trust and closeness in the bilateral relationship, strengthening mutual understanding and cooperation between Peru and Japan.
It should be remembered that, during her stay in Lima in 2023, Princess Kako visited Maido, a Nikkei restaurant that this year was recognized as the best in the world in the prestigious list The World’s 50 Best Restaurants.
The princess
Niece of Emperor Naruhito and daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, Princess Kako has assumed greater public responsibilities representing the Imperial House, standing out for her charisma and closeness.
His official trips abroad – such as to Austria and Hungary in 2019, and to Peru in 2023 within the framework of the 150th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations – reinforce his role as a promoter of cultural ties and friendship between Japan and the world.
Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai
The Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai of Japan is organized by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) and has established itself as the most important event of cultural, economic and diplomatic exchange at the global level.
Peru’s participation, which began in April and will end in October, is led by PromPerú, an entity attached to the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR).
Under the slogan “Infinite Possibilities”, to date more than 800,000 visitors have been able to know the cultural, historical and natural wealth of the country through a proposal that integrates tradition, innovation and sustainability; turning the Peruvian Pavilion into a platform for the promotion of Peru abroad.