Princess Mako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito and the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, turned 28 on Wednesday. The princess has engaged in some official duties previously performed by Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko since May 1 when her father became heir ...
Crown princess declines to comment on postponed marriage of her daughter, Princess Mako
Crown Princess Kiko, who celebrated her 53rd birthday Wednesday, has said she does not wish to comment on the postponement of her eldest daughter's marriage to Kei Komuro. "I believe she (Princess Mako) is thinking through a lot of things. Under such circumstances, I would ...
Princess Mako on Wednesday attended a commemoration in Santa Cruz, eastern Bolivia, to mark the 120th anniversary of the arrival of Japanese immigrants to the South American country. "I express my sincere respect for Japanese immigrants and their descendants who have won trust in Bolivian ...
Princess Mako pays courtesy call on Bolivian President Evo Morales
Princess Mako paid a courtesy call on Bolivian President Evo Morales at the presidential palace in La Paz on Monday. At a luncheon hosted by Morales, Princess Mako, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, said she is very pleased to ...
Princess Mako paid a visit to Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Thursday in Lima during her trip to mark the 120th anniversary of the start of Japanese immigration to the South American country. "I feel Japanese Peruvians are treated very well in Peru. I'm grateful ...
Princess Mako praises Japanese Peruvians during ceremony in Lima
Princess Mako showed her respects to Peruvians of Japanese descent at a ceremony in Lima on Wednesday to mark the 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in the country. The ceremony, part of events for the princess during her stay in ...
Princess Mako, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino, left Japan on Tuesday for an official visit to Peru and Bolivia to mark the 120th anniversary of the start of Japanese emigration to the South American countries. The 27-year-old princess will attend commemorative ceremonies during ...
Princess Mako's marriage prospects unknown, Crown Prince Akishino says
Crown Prince Akishino says he does not know whether the marriage between his daughter, Princess Mako, and her boyfriend, Kei Komuro, will take place.
In graduation comments, Princess Kako wishes for sister's happiness
Princess Kako, the 24-year-old granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, graduated from International Christian University in Tokyo on Friday, and expressed her wish for her sister's happiness. In written answers to questions from the media, Princess Kako commented on the postponement of the marriage ...
Kei Komuro's family financial trouble resolved? Depends who you ask
Princess Mako’s suitor — whose prospective engagement to her is currently up in the air over family financial trouble — claims the issue is resolved.
State sticks to stance on funding Imperial ritual despite Prince Akishino's misgivings
The government said Friday its position on using state funds to hold a key Shinto ritual during next year's Imperial succession remains unchanged, despite the fact that the younger son of Emperor Akihito has raised a question about financing the religious event. "We are aware ...
Prince Akishino questions Japanese government financing of Shinto-linked rite
The prince expressed doubts about the constitutionality of the Daijosai grand thanksgiving rite, saying he believes it is a “highly religious” event.
