Japan's Princess Kako attended a ceremony in Athens on May 27, the second day of her visit to Greece.

The ceremony organized by the Greek government took place in commemoration of 125 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Greece.

Dressed in a kimono, Kako touched on the deep cultural ties between the two countries.

S/ Princess Kako / The compilation of Greek stories known as Aesop's fables was translated into Japanese about 400 years ago, and I read it again after a long time. I feel that ancient Greece still lives in present day Japan. I look forward to getting in touch with the many wonderful things about your country and meeting with people who live in Greece. Thank you. Efharisto poli.

The princess also attended a lunch gathering hosted by the Greek culture minister.

Later in the day, Kako took a boat to Salamina Island near Athens and toured a monastery where Japan helped restore frescoes.

She was welcomed with a flower ceremony by women dressed in traditional costumes at the Faneromeni Monastery.

The convent built in the 17th century has undergone restorations for mural paintings with the long-term involvement of Japanese researcher Kido Masako.

Kako has taken lectures in Japan from Kido, a professor emeritus at Kyoritsu Women's University.

Officials said the princess appeared excited upon seeing that the frescoes have regained color due to the restoration work and how the move must have been pleasing to worshippers.

S/ Princess Kako / The paintings up above are also very visible.

Officials said she was treated to the monastery's traditional hospitality of tea and bread.

Before leaving the island, Kako said she was happy to have visited the monastery.

The princess is the second daughter of Crown Prince Fumihito and a niece of Emperor Naruhito.