Marking her 23rd birthday on Dec. 1, Princess ... duties. Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, went to Saga Prefecture in October for a first-hand look at traditional ...

Japan’s popular Princess Aiko ... several photos of Aiko, including one of her standing by a persimmon tree at a palace ...

Princess Aiko ... The agency said she was delighted to experience the traditional performing arts of the imperial court in person. Aiko also watched ceremonies on TV, such as the 50th anniversary ...

AS the nation’s popular Princess ... several photos of Aiko, including one of her standing by a persimmon tree at a palace garden. Another showed her holding pieces of traditional hand-crafted ...

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