On October 6, 2026, Princess Kako, the second daughter of the Akishino family, visited the towns of Kyotamba and Kameoka in Kyoto Prefecture, coinciding with the "National Urban Greening Fair in Kyoto-Tanba" currently being held in the region. Her itinerary included stops at the Kyotamba Town Hall, the Kyoto Prefectural Tanba Nature and Sports Park, and the Kyoto-Kameoka Hozugawa Park, where she engaged with local culture and regional initiatives.
At the Kyotamba Town Hall, the Princess watched a performance of "Wachi Ningyo Joruri"—a form of traditional puppet theater designated as an intangible folk cultural property of Kyoto Prefecture. As the Wachi Ningyo Joruri Preservation Society performed a scene depicting the reunion of a mother and daughter who had been separated, Princess Kako remarked, "The interaction between the puppets and the narration, perfectly synchronized with the shamisen, was wonderful."
She also met with four students from Wachi Junior High School who study this traditional puppet theater. The students explained their regular activities and performed a segment they have been practicing. Princess Kako listened attentively, asking questions such as how much the puppets weigh and what the students are most mindful of when manipulating them.
At the Kyoto Prefectural Tanba Nature and Sports Park, the Princess viewed a chrysanthemum exhibition and interacted with students from Suchi High School. She later visited the Kyoto-Kameoka Hozugawa Park to view the various art installations on display.
On October 7, Princess Kako is scheduled to attend the commemorative ceremony for the National Urban Greening Fair, which will take place at the Kameoka Sports Park.
