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Princess Aiko speaks to reporters in front of the Japanese Red Cross Society in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Monday.
JAPAN
Apr 1, 2024
Princess Aiko joins Japanese Red Cross Society
"I feel that I have taken my first step as a working adult," the princess, 22, told reporters.
Princess Aiko visits the mausoleum of Emperor Jinmu in the city of Kashihara in Nara Prefecture on Wednesday.
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2024
Princess Aiko visits Emperor Jinmu's tomb in Nara
The 22-year-old princess made a Shinto ritual offering at the tomb of Japan's mythical first Emperor to report her university graduation.
Princess Aiko heads to the graduation ceremony at Gakushuin University in Tokyo on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Society
Mar 20, 2024
Princess Aiko set to work with Red Cross following Gakushuin graduation
The princess studied for four years in the Department of Japanese Language and Literature, writing her thesis on a noted 12th-century poet.
Emperor Naruhito waves to well-wishers from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday, his 64th birthday.
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2024
On 64th birthday, Japan's Emperor Naruhito mourns Noto quake victims
The emperor expressed his desire to visit areas affected by the disaster on the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture with his wife, Empress Masako.
Princess Aiko during the Imperial New Year's Lectures at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Jan. 11
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2024
Princess Aiko to work at Japanese Red Cross Society from April
Although planning to continue engaging in her official duties as an imperial family member, the princess has been hoping to be employed by the society.
Princess Aiko, a fourth-year student at Gakushuin University's Faculty of Letters, has been studying on campus since last spring after attending classes online during the coronavirus pandemic.
JAPAN / Society
Dec 1, 2023
Princess Aiko balances studies with official duties as she turns 22
Her responsibilities have allowed her to connect with the history and traditions of the imperial family.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2022
Princess Aiko, only child of Emperor Naruhito, turns 21
The princess is currently a third-year student at Gakushuin University's Faculty of Letters and has continued to attend classes online amid the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 18, 2022
Emperor Naruhito speaks of hopes for pandemic's end in poem at annual ceremony
The imperial family's poems were recited in traditional style at the reading together with 10 works composed by members of the public, selected from 13,830 submissions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 3, 2022
Mental health issues show women bear brunt of Japan's monarchy system
The diagnosis of former princess Mako's post-traumatic stress disorder prior to her marriage in October has once again highlighted the pressure that women in the imperial family face.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2021
Japan's Empress Masako turns 58, expresses high hopes for daughter
Empress Masako expressed hopes that her daughter Princess Aiko, who recently came of age, would 'grow step by step' to successfully fulfill her official duties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2021
Princess Aiko vows to support parents in official duties as she turns 20
On Sunday, the princess will visit sanctuaries that enshrine the imperial family's ancestors and Japanese gods to offer prayers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2021
Princess Aiko's 20th birthday ceremonies to be held mainly on Dec. 5
No banquet or similar type of gathering will be held due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Imperial Household Agency.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2021
Plan emerges to preserve royal family by retaining married women
The dwindling number of imperial family members has again come into focus ahead of the expected marriage later this year of Princess Mako.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
May 16, 2021
Para archery athlete still aiming for gold despite year of hardships
Aiko Okazaki, who picked up the sport years after being paralyzed in the 2005 Amagasaki train derailment, has struggled with restrictions to her training regimen as a result of the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 3, 2021
Princess Aiko attends college entrance ceremony one year late
The princess attended the Gakushuin University's online entrance ceremony as a second year student, after many universities canceled ceremonies last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2020
Empress Masako turns 57, wishes to overcome pandemic with people
She also expressed her gratitude to health care workers, who have 'devoted themselves day and night to save the lives of many patients and to prevent the spread of infections.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2020
Asian elephant calf makes public debut at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo
An Asian elephant calf excited visitors at a Tokyo zoo on Tuesday as he made his public debut as the first elephant born at the zoo since its opening in 1882.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2020
Princess Aiko turns 19 while attending online university classes amid pandemic
The princess, enrolled in Gakushuin University in Tokyo, has been taking part in virtual lectures since the start of the academic year in April.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 23, 2020
Japan's Princess Aiko graduates from high school
Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, attended a graduation ceremony at Gakushuin Girls' Senior High School on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2019
Princess Aiko turns 18 as she enjoys final year of high school
Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, turned 18 on Sunday, enjoying her last year in high school as she prepares to move on for further studies at university starting next spring.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.

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