Sumo 101: Imperial family and sumo
You don't have to look far in sumo to find links with Japan's imperial family. Every two months the top rikishi compete for a whole host of prizes, the most prestigious of which is the Emperor's Cup. The sterling silver trophy stands 108 cm high and ...
Future role of Japan's imperial women in spotlight as family numbers decline
The ascension of Emperor Naruhito has raised questions about how public duties should be shouldered in an ever-shrinking household.
Princess Aiko, the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, turned 17 on Saturday. The princess, who is in her second year at Gakushuin Girls' Senior High School in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward, is enjoying school life, extracurricular events, and also private activities. Princess ...
Princess Aiko, the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, will study at Eton College on the outskirts of London from late July to early August, sources close to the matter said Thursday. The 16-year-old princess, currently a second-year student at Gakushuin ...
On 16th birthday, Princess Aiko says she's enjoying school life and growing into Imperial role
As Princess Aiko turned 16 on Friday, the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako was said to be enjoying high school life and striving to better fulfill her role as a member of the Imperial family. Over the past year, she ...
Princess Aiko, the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, marked the beginning of her high school education Saturday by attending the entrance ceremony for the private Tokyo institution where she will spend the next three years. "I want to lead a ...
Turning 15, Princess Aiko is slowly learning official duties
Princess Aiko, the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, turned 15 on Thursday. The princess, now a third-year student at Gakushuin Girls' Junior High School in Tokyo, has been learning more about carrying out official duties over the past year by ...
Princess Aiko, the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, has been absent from junior high school for a month due to poor health, an Imperial Household Agency official said. The 14-year-old princess has missed school since Sept. 26 because of fatigue ...
Princess Aiko, only child of Crown Prince and Princess, turns 14
Princess Aiko, the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, turned 14 years old Tuesday. As this year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, the princess, who is now in her second year at Gakushuin Girls' Junior ...
Princess Aiko, the only child of Crown Prince Naruhito and his wife, Princess Masako, attended the entrance ceremony Sunday at Gakushuin Girls' Junior High School. "I am looking forward (to starting a new school life)," the 12-year-old told reporters after taking photos with her parents ...
On eve of birthday, Crown Prince stresses Constitution is basis of peace and prosperity
On the eve of turning 54 on Sunday, Crown Prince Naruhito praised the vital role the postwar Constitution has played in ensuring peace and prosperity in the country. "Today's Japan was built with the Japanese Constitution as the cornerstone, and our country is now enjoying ...
