Kei Komuro, the husband of former Princess Mako of Akishino, has resolved the financial dispute with his mother’s former fiance that loomed over his wedding.
The financial dispute concerned approximately 4 million yen, some of which was reportedly used to fund Kei Komuro’s education. It was claimed to be either a gift or a loan, leading to the dispute. The former fiance and Kei…
Former Princess Mako and husband Kei hold press conference following wedding
26th October 2021
Former Princess Mako and her new husband Kei Komuro have held a press conference following their wedding today. Although a question and answer session had been planned, it was changed at the last minute to the couple answering questions that had been submitted beforehand.
No progress made in financial dispute concerning Princess Mako's fiancé
12th October 2021
The financial dispute between Kei Komuro, Princess Mako of Akishino’s fiancé, and his mother’s former fiancé has seen no progress.
The dispute concerns money that was also used for Kei Komuro’s tuition, and it is unclear if the money was meant to be a…
Princess Mako requested not to receive her lump-sum payment as early as 2014
5th October 2021
Princess Mako requested not to receive the lump-sum payment upon her departure from the imperial family as early as 2014.
Princess Mako, the eldest daughter of the Crown Prince and Princess of Japan and a niece of the reigning Emperor Naruhito, is set to marry her long-time boyfriend Kei Komuro at the end of the month. Princess Mako’s engagement to Kei Komuro was announced in 2017, with…
Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan has two sons and a daughter, who have given him four grandchildren in total.
Aiko, Princess Toshi
His eldest son – the current Emperor Naruhito – has one daughter with his wife, Empress Masako: Aiko, Princess Toshi.
Japan’s Yuriko, Princess Mikasa has been hospitalised after being diagnosed with having an abnormal heart rhythm, the Imperial Household Agency announced on Monday.
The Princess is not believed to be in critical condition. She was admitted to St. Luke’s…
Japan’s Yuriko, Princess Mikasa has been hospitalised following a heart failure diagnosis, the Imperial Household Agency has announced.
Yuriko, Princess Mikasa is the oldest member of Japan’s Imperial Family and the great-aunt of Emperor Naruhito. The Imperial Household Agency said that the 97-year-old Princess is in stable condition and is able to speak and eat. She will receive…
Emperor Naruhito of Japan and his wife, Empress Masako, have marked the 75th anniversary of the country’s surrender in the Second World War. Emperor Naruhito is the grandson of Emperor Hirohito who reigned during the Second World War.
The Emperor expressed a…
A survey held by Kyodo News revealed that 75 per cent of the respondents feel positive about Emperor Naruhito of Japan, who succeeded his father on 1 May last year.
Over 2,000 people responded to the survey. Fifty-eight per cent said they felt an affinity for the…
Yuriko, Princess Mikasa, an aunt of Emperor Emeritus Akihito of Japan and great-aunt of the current Emperor Naruhito, will undergo cataract surgery on her right eye today at St. Luke’s International Hospital in Tokyo, according to the Imperial Household Agency. She will need to remain in hospital for several days.
Yuriko, Princess Mikasa, was born Yuriko Takagi on 4 June 1923. She married…
