Marking her 23rd birthday on Dec. 1, Princess Aiko fondly recalled the first trip she made outside Tokyo alone this autumn as part of her growing official duties.

Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, turned 23 on Sunday, marking her first year as a working adult

AS the nation’s popular Princess Aiko (pic) turns 23, she has taken on more official duties even while her future in the imperial family remains in doubt.

TOKYO — 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. Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako,