Hanae Mori, renowned Japanese fashion designer, dies at 96 Nicknamed ‘Madame Butterfly’, Mori was the first Japanese designer to make it in the world of French haute couture The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2022
Tragic story of the world’s loneliest princess who faces an agonising choice Japan’s Princess Toshi cannot ascend to the throne and must decide whether to risk national scandal by marrying a commoner. Daily Record · May 21, 2022
Tragic story of the world's loneliest princess - who faces a harrowing choice Japan’s Princess Toshi cannot ascend to the throne and must decide whether to risk national scandal by marrying a commoner or become a chaste shrine maiden as she navigates the country’s conservative traditions Daily Mirror · May 21, 2022
Japanese emperor's daughter says being an adult royal still 'rather tense', marriage far off Princess Aiko, the only child of Japanese Emperor Naruhito, said on Thursday that taking part in rituals as an adult member of the imperial family remained "rather tense" for her, and marriage is still far in the future. Reuters · Mar 17, 2022
With male imperial descendants dwindling, will Japan's leaders finally accept a female emperor? Princess Aiko, the only child of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, came of age last month as she turned 20. Despite her royal lineage, Aiko may never ascend to the throne. The Conversation · Jan 28, 2022