A: Hey there! Guess what?
B: What's up?

A: Did you hear about our princess Kako? She's leaving for Brazil today!
B: No, really? Why?

A: It's to celebrate the 130th anniversary of Japan and Brazil's diplomatic relationship!
B: Wow, that's a long time! Where will she be going?

A: She'll visit eight cities including Sao Paulo! And get this, there are more people of Japanese descent in Brazil than any other country!
B: Incredible! What else does her schedule include?

A: Well, during the second half of her trip, she'll attend a ceremony and a lunch party in Brasilia to commemorate their 130 years of friendship. She's also going to meet President Lula da Silva since he visited Japan recently.
B: That sounds exciting! I wonder what they'll talk about...

A: And get this, it's the friendship and exchange year for both countries! This is Princess Kako's fourth official overseas visit!
B: Wow, she's really busy! Have a great time in Brazil, princess Kako! ????
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Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince and Princess Akishino, left Japan on Wednesday for a visit to Brazil. This year marks the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.



The Princess will stay in Brazil from Thursday through June 15. The tour will take her to eight cities, including Brazil's largest, Sao Paulo. Her schedule includes welcome events hosted by people of Japanese descent.



Brazil is home to more people of Japanese ancestry -- about 2.7 million -- than any other country.



During the second half of her trip, the Princess will attend a ceremony and a lunch party in the capital, Brasilia, to commemorate the 130 years of diplomatic ties and to pay a courtesy call on President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Lula visited Japan in March as a state guest.



The two countries have designated this year as their friendship and exchange year.



This is Princess Kako's fourth official overseas visit.