[Global Times Special Correspondent in Japan Pan Xiaoduo] The Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) reported on December 1 that the day was the 23rd birthday of Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor of Japan. People were paying tribute to this princess who grew up unde

[Global Times Special Correspondent Pan Xiaoduo in Japan] The Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) reported on December 1 that the day was the 23rd birthday of Princess Aiko, the eldest daughter of the Emperor of Japan, and the public paid tribute to this girl who grew up under the gaze of the nation. The princess gave her best wishes. At the same time, 2024 is also the year when Aiko walks out of campus, successfully takes a job, and participates in various activities independently for the first time.

Princess Aiko photographed by the Imperial Household Agency of Japan. Source: Japanese media

In March this year, Aiko successfully graduated from Nippon Gakushuin University. After leaving campus, Aiko went to Ise Shrine and the Mausoleum of Emperor Jimmu alone for the first time to pay homage, in order to report her growth and the beginning of a new stage to her ancestors. In addition, Aiko has always wanted to engage in social welfare work, so she officially joined the Japanese Red Cross Society in April this year. The Red Cross employees also praised Aiko for being conscientious in his duties and not just a formality. She performs official duties in the morning and works hard at the Red Cross in the afternoon. Employees say she doesn't have the airs of a royal princess at all.

According to reports, Japan’s Imperial Household Agency released a photo of Aiko walking in the Imperial Palace orchard on the occasion of her birthday. Because Aiko has always displayed a sincere and kind image in front of the public, showing her care for others in every move, and possessing the demeanor that a royal family should have, she is deeply loved by the Japanese people. Many news about "Princess Aiko's Birthday" , are all kinds of blessing words. In contrast, Aiko's cousin Hisahito, who just turned 18 in September this year, does not receive this kind of treatment. Public criticism of him never subsided. In the eyes of most people, it is unreasonable to let Hisahito inherit the throne just because he is a "male". Princess Aiko has the qualities and talents of an heir.

Not long ago, the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women also issued a statement stating that Japan’s royal model is contrary to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Faced with such public opinions and international public opinion, whether the Japanese government will revise the royal family model has also become a focus.