On December 1, 2025, Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, celebrates her 24th birthday. To mark the occasion, new photos of the Princess have been released. The birthday photos were taken at the Imperial Residence on November 7 and 10, ahead of her official visit to Laos.
The photos also feature the family's pet cat, Mimi. Princess Aiko and her family adopted the four-and-a-half-month-old female calico cat, naming her Mimi, in August after she was rescued by a local rescue group through a veterinary clinic.
Just imagine, swapping that big fat book for Mimi on her lap! :-)) - When she was younger, I always had the impression that she would prefer to hide away when on an outing. Now he seems much more sure of herself and I find Aiko's silent quiet discipline very likeable.
ReplyDeleteMimi is so cute & lucky to get adopted by this caring family. I think CP Victoria had also wanted to be a veterinarian; life dictated otherwise. All the best to Aiko! ~~Ruthie
Delete愛子さまは10代の頃、獣医になりたいという夢を抱いていました。
ReplyDeleteしかしそれは皇族である立場上、叶わない夢だと諦めたのです。
That is sad to hear. Would she be able to pursue her dreams once she is married and has left the royal family?
DeleteHappy Birthday to Princess Aiko!
ReplyDelete- Anon 9:13
Aiko looks so poised in these pictures. She has a lovely, warm smile, like her parents.
ReplyDelete-Royal Watcher
A l'occasion de cette journée particulière, je souhaite un joyeux anniversaire à Aiko qui est très jolie avec les cheveux lâchés en espérant qu'elle continue sur sa lancée pour se coiffer ainsi - Je craque pour la petite chatte aux trois couleurs !
ReplyDeleteI find in the first photo the colour not the best for her. The dark red is very nice but the tunic or whatever is distracting and not the best outfit, though it looks warm. Lovely young woman with a lovely smile,
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to the Princess, lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteDoes she have a handicap?
ReplyDeleteWrite to the Office of the Imperial Family if you think you really want an answer for this quite silly question.
DeleteQuelle drôle de question mais pourquoi donc la posez-vous ?
DeleteDoes she have a handicap?
ReplyDelete24 ans déjà mais vêtue comme une fillette.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, intelligent your woman. Such a shame she could not pursue her veterinary goals. Both outfits are lovely, details including color, classic. Also nice to see the family adopted, rather than purchased a cat.
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