Princess Takamado paid a visit to Romania Pavilion within Expo 2025 Osaka, being welcomed by Commissioner-General for World Exhibitions Ferdinand Nagy, along the Pavilion team, who gave the Princess a full tour of the exhibition called "Romania, Land of Tomorrow," the Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) conveyed on Wednesday.
According to the quoted source, Princess Takamado attended a recital performed by musicians from Transilvania University of Brasov, under the direction of Professor Florin Balan, which included the Expo 2005 Aichi anthem "I'll Be Your Love," the traditional piece "Sakura" and the well-known Romanian folk tune "Ciocarlia."
Moreover, the Princess visited the "Hemp - Back to the Future" exhibition, curated by architect Teodor Frolu and Dr. Florica Zaharia, Conservator Emerita of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as the permanent and temporary exhibitions at Romania Pavilion: delicate sculptures made from eggshells by artist Cristina Prisacariu, the painting project "Bucovina, Blue Project" by artist Roland Pangratti, works by painter Rodica Benitendi and the watercolor exhibition "Flower Glow" signed by Loredana Popescu Tariceanu. "Her Imperial Highness particularly appreciated the refinement and diversity of the artistic expression that defines Romania Pavilion," the MAE mentioned.
Princess Takamado also took a keen interest in the workshops held in the area dedicated to art and crafts, led by Victor Vulpe, world vice-champion in shoe design and production (London 2023) and ceramic artist Ioana Deak.
Furthermore, within the visit, Her Imperial Highness was also presented with the souvenir sheet created by the National Company Romfilatelia for the Osaka 2025 World Expo. The issue, designed using the overprint technique applied to the original sheet issued in 1970, marks the 55th anniversary of the first Romanian stamp dedicated to Japan, on the occasion of the first World Expo in Osaka. This philatelic work, of significant historical and symbolic value, reflects both Romania's philatelic tradition and the continuity of cultural relations between Romania and Japan.
As a symbol of friendship and gratitude, the Commissioner-General of the Pavilion presented Her Imperial Highness with a traditional hand-embroidered ie (traditional Romanian blouse), marking both her honorary visit and Japan's hosting the third world expo.
"The visit of Her Imperial Highness honors Romania's Pavilion and highlights the role of cultural diplomacy in strengthening the excellent bilateral relations between Romania and Japan, as well as promoting shared values that bring the two nations closer. Princess Takamado is a member of the Japanese imperial family, widow of Prince Takamado, brother of former Emperor Akihito," the MAE informed.
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