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Princess Akiko goes back to university to celebrate Japanese culture

Princess Akiko of Japan took part in the ceremonies commemorating two important anniversaries for one of Japan’s many private universities. Her Imperial Highness was taking part in the celebrations held on Saturday, 30 April, for the university’s 140th anniversary since it was founded, and the 60th anniversary of its reopening following World War II. Kogakkan University was founded…
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A threat prompts Prince Hisahito's school to beef up security

Despite original wishes for the contrary, Otsuka Senior High School was forced to beef up security measures to protect its most illustrious student, Prince Hisahito.  The 15-year-old Prince started attending the institution on 9 April, following a big welcoming ceremony, and initially, his father, Crown Prince Fumihito, had asked for life in the school to continue as normal.  However…
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Prince Hisahito attends high school entrance ceremony

Prince Hisahito of Japan has attended the entrance ceremony for his high school in the presence of his parents.  The 15-year-old Prince was one of the many students at the ceremony, which took place on Saturday, 9 April, in the school’s gymnasium.  Parents of the students were allowed to be present for the event, which meant that Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko sat amongst…
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Princess Aiko to continue university studies online

Japan’s Princess Aiko plans to continue her university studies online for the time being. The only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako is in her third year of university and has said she will study online to prevent her parents from getting sick. The…
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Princess Aiko vows to fulfill duties as adult in first news conference

Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan, held her first news conference since coming of age last December. Princess Aiko’s official ceremonies to mark her coming of age when she turned 20 were held in December last year, but the customary press conference, usually held before the birthday, was postponed to March to avoid disrupting her studies.
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