Japan’s former princess Mako departs country with husband to start new life in U.S.

Japan’s ex-princess Mako, the emperor’s niece, departed the country with her new husband on Sunday to start a new life in the United States. Known as Mako Komuro after giving up her royal title to marry college sweetheart Kei Komuro last month, the former royal and her husband, both 30, walked past waiting journalists at… Read More Japan’s former princess Mako departs country with husband to start new life in U.S.

Japan’s Princess Mako gives up royal title as she weds college sweetheart

Japan’s Princess Mako, the niece of the emperor, married college sweetheart Kei Komuro on Tuesday, giving up her royal title and saying she was determined to build a happy life with her “irreplaceable” husband after a tumultuous engagement. In an unusually frank joint news conference with her new husband, Mako said “incorrect” news reports about… Read More Japan’s Princess Mako gives up royal title as she weds college sweetheart