Japan’s Princess Mako to marry after years of controversy


Japan’s Princess Mako waves as she arrives at the residence of former Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko in Tokyo. – EPA pic, October 26, 2021.

JAPAN’S Princess Mako finally marries her university sweetheart Kei Komuro today, but it won’t be a lavish affair, with the couple forgoing traditional rites after years of controversy.

Emperor Naruhito’s niece Mako, who turned 30 over the weekend, will lose her royal title when she and Komuro register their marriage.


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