National / Politics May 5, 2019
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.
National Dec 1, 2018
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 ...
National May 31, 2018
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 ...
National Dec 1, 2017
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 ...
National Apr 8, 2017
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 ...
National Dec 1, 2016
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 ...
National Oct 25, 2016
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 ...
National Dec 1, 2015
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 ...
National Apr 6, 2014
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 ...
National Feb 23, 2014
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 ...