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Princess Aiko's Official Coming-of-Age CeremonyOn December 5, 2021, Princess Aiko was honored with the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown at the Imperial Palace.
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- Princess Aiko was formally recognized as an adult during a ceremony at the Imperial Palace on December 5, 2021.
- She received the prestigious Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown, a significant Japanese decoration.
- This event symbolizes the transition of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's only child into adulthood.
- Traditional rites accompanied the ceremony, underscoring the princess’s new status and responsibilities.
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