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…
When you think of Asian monarchies,
Japan, Bhutan, and Thailand come to mind. However, Korea was once a
monarchy, as well. A united Korean Empire (before the Korean War
that led to the split into North and South Korea) existed from
October 1897 until Korea was annexed by…
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.
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 Steward of the Imperial Household, Nishimura
Yasuhiko, signed off on the register. After a female member of the
Imperial Family…
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…
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 are quite different. While the Duke
and Duchess of Sussex were celebrated in the United Kingdom with a
royal wedding, the…
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.
Japan’s Princess Mako has married her
college sweetheart, Kei Komuro, this morning. Mako and Kei Komuro,
both 30, submitted their marriage registration this morning. The
Princess – in a light blue dress – left her family’s residence,
Akasaka Imperial Residence, for the last time as a royal at 10 am
local time. Her younger sister, Princess Kako, was seen giving her
a hug…
