To use this site, please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page.
This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content, and analyzing our website traffic. By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies.
Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Pool photo / The Yomiuri Shimbun Princess Kako in Tottori on Saturday
The Yomiuri Shimbun
13:02 JST, September 24, 2023
TOTTORI — Princess Kako canceled her appearance at an event after testing positive for the novel coronavirus during a visit to Tottori, the Imperial Household Agency announced on Sunday.
Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, had been in the city since Saturday to attend a national high school sign language performance competition scheduled for Sunday.
According to the announcement, Princess Kako developed a fever on Sunday morning, and an antigen test revealed that she was infected. The princess canceled her attendance at the event and will stay at a hotel in Tottori until Thursday to recuperate.
