Such a birthday deserved a special outfit! December 1, 2021, Aiko, Princess Toshi, celebrated its 20th anniversary. Not only does the only daughter of Emperor Nahurito of Japan and Empress Masako come of age, but above all she becomes an active full-time member of the imperial family. However, although she is the emperor’s only daughter, the princess will not inherit the throne since it is reserved for men.
To celebrate this important anniversary, Princess Aiko went to meet the press in front of the Tokyo Imperial Palace on Sunday, December 5. “I am deeply grateful to everyone who has been involved in my journey to date.“She said in a statement, relayed by Reuters. Smiling in her immaculate outfit, the princess posed in front of the photographers. The only touch of color: her scarf and her precious Order of the Crown badge , traditionally reserved for women of the imperial family, which had just been handed over to him by his father, the Emperor Nahurito.
Rather than being offered a whole new set on the occasion of her 20th birthday, the young woman wore a diamond tiara on loan from her aunt, Princess Sayako (the emperor’s sister). If we are to believe the information from the specialized site The Court Jeweler, a new set should have been created and financed by public funds, but budget cuts were made due to the pandemic …
In March 2020, Princess Aiko graduated from high school at Gakushuin Girls’ High School in Tokyo. She is now studying Japanese literature at Gakushuin University.