Japan’s Princess Kako Attends Sign Language Speech Contest for High School Students

Princess Kako attends a sign language speech contest for high school students in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Sunday.
20:08 JST, August 27, 2023
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, attended a sign language speech contest for high school students in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, on Sunday.
Princess Kako gave a speech in sign language at the beginning of the national contest, saying, “I strongly hope for the realization of a society in which many people deepen their understanding of sign language and deafness, and in which everyone can live with peace of mind and have a wide range of options.”
The princess listened to the speeches of the 10 contestants, and applauded in sign language.
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