The two of them smiled at each other and watched the World Championships in Athletics in good humor… The dignified older sister, Kako, “Devotion to His Eugene”.

Kako firmly supports Eugene

On September 16, Kako (30) and Hisahito (19) watched the finals of the men’s high jump and men’s hammer throw at the World Championships in Athletics held at the National Stadium in Shinjuku, Tokyo.

Kako was smiling, and Eugene was cheering her on with subdued applause,” a spectator said.

Kako wore a cool polka-dot one-piece dress. She and Prince Hisahito of Akishino, who was the first to come of age in 40 years since her father, Prince Akishino, smiled at each other and cheered the athletes on.

She said, “My sister and brother get along very well. At the coming-of-age press conference in March of this year, Prince Eugene spoke about Princess Kako as follows. When my parents were away in Japan or abroad, she would play with me or read books to me and take care of me,’ he said. Prince Eugene is not accustomed to official duties. The fact that Kako seemed to be taking the lead in the World Championships in Athletics was probably due to her devotion to Eugene.

Kako’s busy schedule has often been pointed out. Some believe that now that Eugene has reached the age of majority, Kako’s official duties will become less of a burden and her marriage will become more realistic. …… Yuji Odabe, professor emeritus at Shizuoka University of Welfare, explains.

Princess Eugene is still a university student. It would be difficult for him to replace Kako, who serves as president of several organizations, including the Japan Crafts Association and the Japan Tennis Association, due to academic conflicts. However, I think there will be more official duties for her and her siblings. For the time being, Kako is expected to support her younger brother, who is 11 years older than her.

It is likely that we will have more opportunities to see the dignified older sister standing by her younger brother.

From the October 3-10, 2025 issue of “FRIDAY