Aiko of Japan has grown up. The 22-year-old daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako has started working for the Japanese Red Cross, an organization for which the princesses of the Chrysanthemum Kingdom have often been ambassadors throughout the country's recent history, but it is the first time that a of them actually work for the Organization.
«I took my first step into the world of work»Aiko told the journalists who were waiting for her in Minato, the Tokyo neighborhood that hosts the headquarters of the Red Cross, where she arrived in a blue suit and smiles: “I want to make an effort to quickly get used to the workplace and be of service to everyone.” The princess currently works in the area that deals with volunteer training and has just started this new phase of her life ten days after graduation in Japanese Literature, obtained from Gakushuin University, attended two years online due to the pandemic and one in person. Last March 20 Aiko defended a thesis on Princess Shokushi, a 12th century poet; to celebrate this important milestone, some images of the day were also released, which portray Aiko radiant in a pink kimono decorated with cherry blossoms, perfect for the season.
The imperial family is slowly opening up to the world, and this is partly thanks to Aiko. Last week the princess took a two-day trip to Japan for the first time, visiting places such as Ise Shrine, the Saiku History Museum and Emperor Jinmu's mausoleum. Her institutional presence is increasing, even if Aiko is not her heir because the Salic law prevents women from accessing the throne. The first in line of succession is Prince Akishino, brother of the current emperor and father of a son, Hisahito, 17 years old. This does not mean, however, that things do not change over time. Aiko made the first revolution at birth, when many were surprised by the choice of the name, very common among Japanese girls: it means “love” and the parents chose it precisely because it was not elitist, wanting their daughter to be like their other.
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Who knows, maybe when she grows up Aiko will be able to do something revolutionary. For now, together with mum and dad she has inaugurated the Instagram account of the royal house, @kunaichi_jp, which after remaining private for a few days became public on Monday 1 April. For now it is not possible to comment, but only share and like. A step at a time.
Source: Vanity Fair
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