The date has been set for Aiko, Princess Toshi’s coming of age ceremonies in Japan.
The majority of the ceremonies will be held on 5 December – four days after Princess Aiko celebrates her 20th birthday (the age of adulthood in Japan).
Since her birthday is on a weekday, the coming of age ceremonies are being held on a weekend, so they do not conflict with her classes at…
Former Princess Mako and husband Kei Komuro settle in New York for new life
16th November 2021
The former Japanese Princess Mako and her husband, Kei Komuro, have arrived in New York City to begin their new life together away from the Japanese media spotlight.
The former royal and her new spouse arrived in New York City on a flight from Tokyo on 14 November to…
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…
The Japanese Imperial Family is in mourning as it has been announced that Crown Princess Kiko’s father has died.
Tatsuhiko Kawashima died at the age of 81 on 4 November after having been hospitalised since 19 October, according to the Imperial Household Agency.
He was admitted to Tokyo’s St. Luke’s International Hospital on 19 October and was visited by Crown Princess…
The Imperial Household Agency has recorded the departure of Mako Komuro, the former Princess Mako of Akishino.
Mako’s departure from the Imperial Family was recorded in the Imperial Family register last week after she married Kei Komuro on 26 October.
Grand…
Imperial Household Agency requests privacy for ex-Princess Mako
31st October 2021
The Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Agency has asked for privacy for Mako Komuro (formerly Princess Mako) and her new husband, Kei Komuro.
The Grand Steward, Yasuhiko Nishimura, spoke at a news conference on 28 October – two days after the couple’s…
While debates still take place in Japan on whether or not women should have succession rights and head their own branches of the Imperial Family, empress regnants have existed before in Japanese history. In fact, Japan has had eight women reign in their own right, the last of whom was Go-Sakuramachi.
Born as Princess Toshiko on 23 September 1740, the future monarch was the daughter of Emperor…
Why Japan's Princess Mako and Kei Komuro situation is different from Harry and Meghan
28th October 2021
Since Japan’s Princess Mako married her commoner boyfriend Kei Komuro, many comparisons have been made between their situation and the situation of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. However, while both couples left their kingdoms for the United States, their situations…
Former Japanese diplomat calls for Emperor Emeritus to visit South Korea
27th October 2021
A former Japanese Ambassador to Lebanon has called for Emperor Emeritus Akihito to visit South Korea.
Naoto Amaki, the former ambassador, believes Akihito should visit South Korea as a way to resolve tensions between the country and Japan.
The Emperor Emeritus…
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. The two both also read out a statement.
Princess Mako, now known as Mrs Mako Komuro, spoke first at the press conference…
