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Princess Aiko tests positive for COVID-19: The princess underwent testing after reporting a fever of about 38.5 degrees Celsius and throat pain at noon Tuesday.
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An Imperial Week in Photos: Emperor Naruhito Presents the Order of Culture: Highlights included an honors ceremony, a tea gathering, a Louvre art exhibition ...
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An Imperial Week in Photos: Autumn Garden Party and Kochi Visit: Highlights include a cultural festival in Kochi, the Imperial Family's autumn garden party ...
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An Imperial Week in Photos: Asian Para Games and Tottori Visit: Highlights included imperial visits to sporting events, Princess Aiko's disaster prevention ...
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Princess Aiko to visit Singapore in November for 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties
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Japan’s Emperor and Empress, Along with Princess Aiko, to Postpone Visit to Iwate, Miyagi Prefs
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Imperial couple postpone Tohoku visit due to cold symptoms: The couple, along with Princess Aiko, were slated to inspect recovery efforts in areas affected by ...
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Princess Aiko’s Popularity Sparks Calls to Change Japan’s Male-Only Succession Law
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Japan's Princess Aiko returns from first official overseas trip: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress ...
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Princess Aiko meets with Lao president during 1st official visit - The Mainichi: VIENTIANE (Kyodo) -- Princess Aiko, the only child of Japanese Emperor Naruhito ...
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Princess Kako tests positive for COVID-19 - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Princess Kako, a niece of Emperor Naruhito, has tested positive for COVID-19 ...
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Japan’s imperial family mourns 1945 Tokyo air raid victims: Tokyo’s Sumida Ward memorial preserves the remains of some 105,000 people, including those who died ...
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Princess Aiko to visit Laos from Nov. 17: Marking the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Laos this year, the princess will attend a ...
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Japan’s imperial family pays respects to Nagasaki victims 80 years after atomic bombing
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Photos of Japanese Imperial Couple, daughter Princess Aiko at summer retreat released - The Mainichi
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Imperial family to visit Nagasaki atomic bomb site in September: Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko will visit Nagasaki next month ...
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Imperial family mourns WWII victims in two-day visit to Okinawa: The visit was Princess Aiko's first to Okinawa, which reflected the imperial couple's wish that ...
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Princess Aiko to make 1st official overseas visit in November to Laos: Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, will travel to Laos ...
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Japan imperial couple, Princess Aiko to visit Okinawa WWII sites - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Okinawa ...
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Princess Aiko, only child of emperor, turns 23: This year, the princess graduated from Gakushuin University in Tokyo and began working at the Japanese Red Cross ...
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Key FactsPrincess Aiko Embraces Official Duties at 23
Dec 1, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mainichi.jp
- Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, celebrated her 23rd birthday and is stepping into her role as a working member of the imperial family.
- Since graduating from university in the spring, she has been increasingly involved in official duties, including her work with the Japanese Red Cross Society starting in April.
- In October, she made her first solo visit to regional areas to attend the National Sports Festival and experienced traditional culture at a handmade paper workshop.
- Aiko expressed sympathy for earthquake victims and participated in memorial services while enjoying sports and walks with her parents in her free time.
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