Princess Kako Visits Traditional Crafts Exhibition in Yokohama

On 8 November 2026, Princess Kako of Japan visited Pacifico Yokohama in Yokohama to attend KOUGEI EXPO in KANAGAWA, an event showcasing Japan's traditional handicrafts. The event’s formal name is the National Convention for Traditional Craft Month. It is presented publicly as KOUGEI EXPO, and 2026 marks its 43rd edition.

During her visit, Princess Kako viewed traditional Hakone-Odawara karakuri woodcraft from Kanagawa. The displayed boxes feature a variety of ingenious mechanisms that must be operated in order to open them. Princess Kako picked up one of the boxes and tried to open it herself. She also had the opportunity to try her hand at painting a traditional Hakata doll.

ADELLY TOKYO Jacket and Flared Trousers