On the morning of March 20, local time, Princess Aiko of Japan attended the graduation ceremony of Gakushuin University. After four years of somewhat special study life, she graduated from the school's Japanese language and literature major.
Because the enrollment was during the "pandemic" period, Gakushuin University did not hold an entrance ceremony, and subsequent courses were also conducted online. It is reported that although Japan lifted the blockade in the following years, Aiko still rarely returned to school. Her explanation was that she was afraid of contracting the virus after contact with the outside world, and then infecting her parents.
However, some analysts believe that Aiko, who once suffered from an eating disorder due to being bullied at school and had to drop out of school, is actually not that willing to deal with the outside world too much.
Aiko is the only daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, and because she is a woman, she will not be able to inherit the throne in the future. Although Japan had discussed whether Aiko could become the female emperor, as her uncle, Prince Akishino Fumihito, was appointed as the crown prince, this discussion died down, and Aiko no longer had the chance.
How Aiko feels about such a result is unknown to the outside world, and it is impossible for her to open her heart.
Judging from the photos at the graduation ceremony, Aiko was indeed very happy, with a bright smile hanging on her face.
Wearing a cherry blossom-colored kimono, she looks fresh and bright, which is in line with her age. Compared with the period when he lost weight suddenly, Aiko is really round now, and his plump face looks healthy.
From a close-up view, Aiko's nose is very special. Although it is not beautiful, it is a sign that she has inherited the royal bloodline.
Regarding her feelings after graduating from college, Princess Aiko did not accept a face-to-face interview, but responded in writing to reporters’ questions via email.
In this way, what Aiko said was somewhat "official", such as thanking the school, thanking the teachers, etc., and also mentioned campus friendship. It can be felt that Aiko wants to speak as lightly as possible, but perhaps due to her upbringing and status, it is difficult to detect her true feelings from between the lines.
Because he guided the emperor's daughter's thesis, Aiko's mentor, Professor Nakano Takafumi, also became a celebrity for a while, and some media conducted exclusive interviews with him.
Aiko's thesis is titled "A Study of Prince Shikinai and His Waka" (A Study of Prince Shikinai and His Songs). The so-called Prince Uchi is a title given by the emperor to the princess. In fact, there is no such title as princess in Japan. Nakano The professor said that her impression of Aiko was cheerful, and that the female classmate showed a sincere attitude and tenacity in writing the paper. “She persisted before the deadline and looked forward to making her paper better. ."
According to reports, Aiko is currently not considering continuing to graduate school. She has "found" a job and will work for the Japanese Red Cross Society.
has been announced in January this year. Aiko’s future working location will be in Minato-ku, Tokyo, but the specific position has not yet been disclosed. It is reported that Aiko said that her work at the Red Cross will not affect her royal duties and she plans to take care of both.
