The Royal Fanzine

Princess Yōko of Mikasa  was born 25 October 1983 as  the second daughter of  Prince Tomohito of Mikasa  and Nobuko,  Princess Tomohito of Mikasa{Source}. She has an older sister{Source}: Princess Akiko of Mikasa (1981) Like many of the Japanese Imperial Household, she attended  Gakushūin School for her primary, junior high, and high school education. She studied at  Gakushūin Women's College, earning a bachelor's degree in Japanese Studies.  She reached Japanese Age of Majority in October 2003, and began attending official ceremonies. Upon completing her education, she began active volunteer efforts. From December 2006-November 2012, she was an active member of the Japanese Red Cross Society{ Source }. She was named patron of the International Association for Universal Design (IAUD) in August 2013, a postition which was formerally held by her father{ Source }.  In November 2013, she attended the 10th anniversary of IAUD's Foundation in...

Nobuko, Princess Tomohito of Mikasa  was born on 9 April 1955 as   Nobuko Aso and was the youngest daughter of Takakichi Aso and Kazuko Yoshida { Source }. She has an older brother, Tarō Asō (1940) Chikako Asō (m 1983?) Masahiro Asō (1984) Ayako Asō (1987) Jiro  Asō (unknown) Setsuko Soma (unknown) Kazutane Soma (m. unknown) She was educated in England. She attended Rosslyn House College, earning a degree in 1973{ Source }. Her engagement was officially announced on 18 April 1980 to Prince Tomohito of Mikasa, with the official engagement ceremony taking place a month later in May 1980 { Source }. The pair were wed on 7 November 1980. Together, they have two daughters{ Source }: Princess Akikoof Mikasa (1981) Princess Yōko of Mikasa (1983) She holds several honorary postitions. Some of which include{ Source }: President of the Tokyo Jikeikai Honorary President of the Japan Rose Society Honorary Vice-President of the Japanese Re...