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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
