Kei Komuro, the husband of former Princess Mako of Japan, was spotted in New York City outside of the location of the New York State bar exam.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, Mr Komuro sat down for his second attempt at the exam, which would give him the licence to operate as a lawyer in the State of New York in the US.
Mr Komuro looked almost unrecognisable, sporting a green puffer jacket…
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…
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 gift or a loan. The former fiancé of Kei Komuro’s mother Kayo has now released a statement saying that no progress…
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…
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.
Princess Mako of Akishino – a niece of Emperor Naruhito of Japan – continued her first official overseas visit since her uncle’s accession with a visit to Bolivia.
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Her visit to mark the 120th anniversary of the start of Japanese immigration to Bolivia began on Monday with a courtesy call on the Bolivian President, Evo Morales. “I wish the bilateral…
Princess Mako of Akishino, a niece of Emperor Naruhito of Japan, has visited the ancient Inca ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru as part of her six-day visit to the country. The official trip to Peru and Bolivia marks the 120th anniversary of the start of Japanese immigration to…
Princess Mako's future mother-in-law told to resolve family financial troubles before marriage can take place
9th August 2018
The parents of Princess Mako of Akishino have demanded that her boyfriend Kei Komuro and his mother resolve their financial issues before their formal engagement can be announced, a source told the Japan Times.
Their plans for an engagement were announced last September…
On Saturday, Princess Mako arrived in Brazil to undertake a two-week visit to celebrate 110 years since Japanese immigrants came to São Paulo. An estimated 1.9 million immigrants have made Brazil their home, making it the most prominent Japanese community outside of Japan.
Japanese culture dates back to 1908 when immigrants arrived in Port Santos aboard a cargo and passengers ship. Debt ravaged…
