Princess Aiko's Adult Press Conference to be Held Next January to Avoid Impact of Mako Scandal
Her Imperial Highness Princess Toshinomiya Aiko , the only daughter of Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress, will turn 20 years old on December 1. It has been decided that Aiko's press conference will be held at the beginning of January next year, contrary to customary practice, "Shukan Josei" reported. Normally, the members of the Imperial Family hold their press conferences before their birthdays, but it is extremely unusual for it to be held a month after their birthdays. The reason behind this is believed to be that Mako Komuro's father, Prince Akishino, will celebrate his birthday on November 30, the day before Aiko's birthday. There are circumstances that force them to consider what Prince Akishino said at the press conference he will hold on the occasion of his birthday, which will be announced publicly on November 30. This year, too, Akishino is expected to be asked questions by reporters about the Mako marriage scandal. Furthermore, the