Japan's Imperial Household Agency establishes a formal press relations office to revamp its public outreach. The launch comes after the agency in charge of the family's affair
Princess Kako, the niece of Japanese Emperor Naruhito, turns, having spent the past year actively taking on the official duties of her older sister Mako Komuro.
Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito stresses on the occasion of his 57th birthday Wednesday the need for the imperial family to provide "accurate information in a timely manner."
Japanese princess Mako finally marries college sweetheart, gives up royal status - Japan’s Princess Mako married college sweetheart and commoner Kei Komuro on Tuesday, giving up her royal status.