Princess Kako of Japan has attracted attention online after a photo of her sleeping on an economy flight to Brazil went viral.
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The 30-year-old princess is the niece of Emperor Naruhito and a member of Japan’s imperial family.
Her younger brother, Prince Hisahito, is next in line to the throne, as Japan still bars women from royal succession.
In June, Princess Kako visited Brazil on an 11-day trip, touring eight cities at the invitation of the country’s government.
During a domestic flight, she was seen flying economy class and resting against the window.
In the video, Princess Kako appears exhausted and falls asleep shortly after taking her seat.
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According to the Japanese media, she had visited four different locations on that same day.