Japan’s Princess Aiko beamed as she attended her graduation ceremony at Tokyo’s Gakushuin University.
Aiko, who is the only daughter of Emperor Naruhito, 63, and Empress Masako, 60, donned a navy kimono featuring pale pink patterned sleeves as she weathered a storm on Wednesday.
The 22-year-old, who had been studying Japanese language and literature for four years, wore traditional Japanese split-toe shoes called Tabi, which are an important part of Japanese fashion and history.
The princess appeared in good spirits as she walked through the university grounds on her way to attend her graduation ceremony in Tokyo’s Mejiro district.
She accessorized with a cream handbag and pink flowers in her raven locks that matched her colorful kimono.
Japan’s Princess Aiko beamed as she attended her graduation ceremony at Tokyo’s Gakushuin University on Wednesday.
Aiko planned to start working at the Red Cross after finishing college.
Her contractual role at the Red Cross will not impact her official duties, and she intends to perform both simultaneously, according to Kyodo News.
It is believed the princess will report to work at the company’s headquarters in Tokyo’s Minato district, although her exact role has not been revealed.
“I am happy to engage in the work of the Japanese Red Cross,” Princess Aiko said in a statement released by the agency. She added: “At the same time, I feel determined.”
The Japanese Imperial Family has long-standing ties to the charity and Empress Masako currently serves as Honorary President of the organization.
Aiko said: “I am happy and honored to be able to work for the Japanese Red Cross, which has always interested me.
“I will continue to learn various things and work hard while being aware that I am a member of society. So I hope that I can be useful to people and society, even if only in a small way. “
She accessorized with a cream handbag and pink flowers in her raven locks that matched her colorful kimono.
Aiko, who is the only daughter of Emperor Naruhito, 63, and Empress Masako, 60, donned a navy kimono featuring pale pink patterned sleeves as she posed up a storm.
The 22-year-old, who had been studying Japanese language and literature for four years, wore traditional Japanese split-toe shoes called Tabi, which are an important part of Japanese fashion and history.
The exact nature of Aiko’s role at the Red Cross is unknown. The princess leads a private life and she previously suffered from a period of bullying and anxiety during her childhood, which led her to drop out of school.
This comes after Princess Aiko’s aunt, Princess Kiko, reportedly underwent a medical examination to determine the cause of her mysterious illness, which was of no use.
Crown Prince Akishino’s wife, 57, underwent an endoscopy at Tokyo Hospital earlier this month, but no abnormalities were found.
Kiko has been suffering from an unknown illness since last year, according to The Mainichi.
The royal experienced painful symptoms related to the gastrointestinal system, which prevented her from eating normal meals.
The mother of two was advised to “rest and focus on her recovery”, according to the Japanese newspaper.
The princess appeared in good spirits as she walked through the university grounds on her way to attend her graduation ceremony in Tokyo’s Mejiro district.
Princess Aiko is the only daughter of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito (center), 63, and Empress Masako (left), 60.
Although doctors advised Kiko to rest, they suggested she might suffer painful symptoms over the coming months.
This follows claims that Japan’s Crown Princess Kiko is unable to eat “normal meals” after contracting a mystery illness.
The Imperial Household Agency said the royal mother of two had been ill since last year, according to the national newspaper. The Mainichi.
Doctors have ruled out Covid-19 as the cause of Kiko’s poor health after the princess tested negative for the virus and flu.
Since the cause of Kiko’s illness is still unknown, medical professionals are conducting tests to find a solution.
The princess recently attended New Year’s Eve celebrations and seemed in good spirits as she beamed in family portraits released to mark the new year.