TOKYO, Jan 22 (News On Japan) –
The Imperial Household Agency introduced that Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of Emperor and Empress, will begin working as a employees member on the Japanese Red Cross Society from April.
Princess Aiko was born in 2001. When she was youthful, Emperor Naruhito, then the Crown Prince, affectionately referred to her as “Aiko-chan” and emphasised the significance of a father’s position in parenting. He was concerned in her upbringing, typically studying her image books.
Princess Aiko, at all times within the public eye since her early years, entered kindergarten holding her father’s hand, visibly nervous. By the time she entered elementary faculty two years later, she had grown extra assured, typically seen smiling. On her ninth birthday, she was noticed practising calligraphy with a severe expression.
From a younger age, Princess Aiko confirmed curiosity in Japanese historical past and literature. Emperor Naruhito, recalling his time as Crown Prince, expressed shock on the problem of her research. He himself graduated from Gakushuin University’s Faculty of Letters after which studied on the University of Oxford for 2 years. Empress Masako additionally graduated from Harvard University within the United States, joined the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and later studied on the University of Oxford.
Princess Aiko attended Gakushuin from kindergarten via college, demonstrating a eager curiosity not solely in Japanese literature however in a broad vary of topics.
Her curiosity prolonged to pure sciences too. In a dialog with Emperor Naruhito, she shared her impartial analysis on seashells and dragonflies. When requested by Empress Masako a few particular dragonfly, Princess Aiko appropriately recognized it as “アキアカネ, akiakane.”
In 2020, Princess Aiko enrolled within the Faculty of Letters at Gakushuin University, expressing her curiosity in classical literature like “The Tale of Genji.”
At this yr’s New Year’s Poetry Reading, Princess Aiko recited a Waka poem reflecting her deep connection to the artwork type:
“Overcoming years of hardship, the words of Waka resonate with me.”
Her profound appreciation for Waka is clear. Last month, she submitted her commencement thesis on medieval Waka poetry and is quickly to graduate from college.
Source: ANN