

Arab News Japan
DUBAI: Japanese Princess Takamado expressed her joy for the Japanese national football team qualifying for the Round of 16 match against Croatia at the Qatar World Cup 2022.
Princess Takamado is also the honorary president of the Japanese Football Association. However, sadly the Samurai Blues lost in a penalty shootout against the Croatian team on Dec. 5.
The princess met with Sheikha Jowaher bint Hamad bin Suhaim Al Thani at the Pearl Palace on Dec. 2 During the meeting, they exchanged cordial talks and topics of mutual interest.
The Imperial Family member also attended the Japan vs. Spain match, which took place on Dec. 1, and witnessed Japan’s win against one-time World Cup winners Spain.