Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, turned 22 on Friday.
The Princess has been increasing her duties as an adult member of the Imperial family. She took part for the first time in a New Year event with the Imperial family to greet the general public at the Imperial Palace. She also appeared with the Imperial family to celebrate the Emperor's birthday in February. She has been attending meetings to discuss issues regarding the Imperial family.
In April, she began her fourth year at Gakushuin University's Department of Japanese Language and Literature.
She is enjoying attending classes on campus which she could not do when most of them were online. She is currently working on her graduation thesis.
Princess Aiko's interests range from Japan's traditional arts to social welfare activities. She visited an exhibition of art works on Japanese scenery at the Tokyo National Museum. She also viewed an exhibition of materials on rescue operations after the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake at the Japan Red Cross Society.
On Friday, the Princess will visit Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko at their residence in the Akasaka Estate.
A birthday celebration will be held at the Imperial Palace.
The Princess has been increasing her duties as an adult member of the Imperial family. She took part for the first time in a New Year event with the Imperial family to greet the general public at the Imperial Palace. She also appeared with the Imperial family to celebrate the Emperor's birthday in February. She has been attending meetings to discuss issues regarding the Imperial family.
In April, she began her fourth year at Gakushuin University's Department of Japanese Language and Literature.
She is enjoying attending classes on campus which she could not do when most of them were online. She is currently working on her graduation thesis.
Princess Aiko's interests range from Japan's traditional arts to social welfare activities. She visited an exhibition of art works on Japanese scenery at the Tokyo National Museum. She also viewed an exhibition of materials on rescue operations after the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake at the Japan Red Cross Society.
On Friday, the Princess will visit Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko at their residence in the Akasaka Estate.
A birthday celebration will be held at the Imperial Palace.
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Summary
22-year-old Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, has been increasing her duties as an adult member of the Imperial family. She attended New Year events at the Imperial Palace, celebrated the Emperor's birthday, and participated in discussions on Imperial family matters.
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20231201_16/
Date: Dec. 1, 2023
Created: 2023/12/01 18:08
Updated: 2025/12/08 20:47
Last Read: 2023/12/02 08:24