Kako, the second daughter of the Akishino family, pushing ahead with her official duties in her favorite one-piece of exquisitely priced and branded
Despite her busy schedule, Kako makes a lighthearted appearance at a commemorative ceremony
Kako sold out.
A gorgeous dress with white flowers and green leaves on a beige background.
This was the fashion of Kako, 30, the second daughter of the Akishino family, when she attended the ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the founding of the National Federation of Hand in Hand Education Associations on November 9. It is believed to be from the Kobe-based brand “Viaggio Blu,” and is priced at 59,400 yen (including tax). A spokesperson for Java Corporation, which operates the brand, said, “The one-piece dress in question was made last season.
The dress in question was sold as part of last season’s fall/winter collection. Princess Kako seemed to like it and wore it when she visited Brazil in June of this year. Since June is autumn in Brazil, which is in the southern hemisphere, she must have worn it. Immediately afterwards, orders poured in. The production of this item, which is a purely domestic product designed by an artist in Kyoto and made by hand, has not been able to keep up with the demand.
The exquisite price of 50,000 yen, which even the average person can afford if he or she is tall enough, is probably one of the reasons for the popularity of “Kako’s sale. Meanwhile, Princess Kako has been keeping up with her daily schedule of official duties even in November. Mr. Shinji Yamashita, a commentator on the Imperial Household, comments on the situation.
Reiwa has taken over the official duties of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, so they have been very busy. Her Imperial Highness Princess Kako must have seen the example of her parents and is trying to attend to her own official duties as much as possible. Although she will leave the Imperial Family after her marriage, I understand that she intends to sincerely live up to the expectations of the people while she remains a member of the Imperial Family.
We can sense the determination of the Princess as she strives to carry out her official duties in her favorite dress.
From the November 28 and December 5, 2025 issue of FRIDAY
PHOTO： JMPA
