By AYAKO NAKADA/ Staff Writer
May 9, 2025 at 18:10 JST
Princess Aiko visits the Singapore Pavilion at the Osaka Kansai Expo on May 9. (Pool)
OSAKA—Princess Aiko has visited the Osaka Kansai Expo to deepen her understanding of global cultures and the efforts of international aid organizations.
Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, visited various pavilions and exhibits during her two-day visit to the world fair.
The princess expressed her heartfelt aspiration for "world peace" at the Singapore Pavilion where she drew a finger across an interactive panel to write the phrase before it was projected onto a large screen alongside other visitors' dreams.
She also admired art installations at the pavilion, including intricate paper-cutting art that represents the harmony between urban living and nature.
The princess said she was very impressed to learn how urban life and nature coexist in balance, according to Singaporean Ambassador Ong Eng Chuan, who guided the tour.
Aiko also toured the Grand Ring, a massive wooden structure and symbol of the expo, on May 8 and visited the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Pavilion.
There, she reflected on the global humanitarian efforts showcased in the exhibition, commenting, “The displays clearly conveyed their strong commitment to addressing conflicts and disasters around the world.”
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