Japan’s popular Princess Aiko turned 23 on Sunday, as she takes on more official duties even while her future in the imperial ...

But Japanese law requires her to renounce her royal status and leave the family if she marries outside the imperial family.

Japan’s popular Princess Aiko turned 23 on Sunday, as she takes on more official duties even while her future in the imperial ...

TOKYO — Japan's popular Princess Aiko turned 23 on Sunday, as she takes on more official duties even while her future in the ...

Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, celebrated her 23rd birthday today. According to Japan ...

Marking her 23rd birthday on Dec. 1, Princess Aiko fondly recalled the first trip she made outside Tokyo alone this autumn as ...

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AS the nation’s popular Princess Aiko (pic) turns 23, she has taken on more official duties even while her future in the ...

Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor Naruhito, turns 23 as she takes on more official duties amidst uncertainty over her future in Japan's imperial family. Aiko must renounce her royal status if she ...

Princess Aiko held her first news conference since becoming an adult member of the imperial family on March 17. “While cherishing each and every duty that I carry out, I want to do my best to be ...