
Relationship : Marriage 29 June 1990 (Fumihito, Prince Akishino) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Family : Change in family responsibilities 23 October 1991 at 11:41 PM (Daughter Mako born) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Japanese commoner who married Prince Fumihito, later called Prince Akishino. She is the daughter of a university professor and met the Prince while they were university students. They married on 29 June 1990 at the Imperial Palace. Their first child, a daughter, Mako, was born on 23 October 1991, 11:41 PM JST and their second daughter, Kako, was born on 29 December 1994, 9:20 AM. Their son was born by Caesarean section on 6 September 2006 at 8:27 AM local time in Tokyo (per BBC and MSN news reports). Princess Kiko had been admitted to the hospital on 16 August 2006 for placentia previa and other complications and remained there until after the birth of her son, two weeks earlier than his due date. The child was named Prince Hisahito. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Born on Sunday, September 11, 1966, in Shizuoka-shi, Japan, Crown Princess Kiko is a senior member of Japan’s Imperial Family and the consort of Crown Prince Fumihito (Crown Prince Akishino). She is widely recognized for long-standing commitments to health, welfare, education, and inclusive communication, particularly advocacy related to hearing impairment and sign language.
Full name commonly used in English: Crown Princess Kiko. Birthplace: Shizuoka-shi, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. She studied psychology at Gakushuin University and has maintained an interest in developmental psychology and social welfare throughout her public life.
As Crown Princess, Kiko supports the Crown Prince in official duties in Japan and abroad. Her public work emphasizes:
Note: Specific schedules for Imperial Family members are released by the Imperial Household Agency and by accredited Japanese media; details can vary based on national events and protocol.
Crown Princess Kiko does not maintain personal public social media accounts. Official updates, photos, and schedules are provided by the Imperial Household Agency (IHA). In 2024, the IHA expanded official digital outreach, adding social channels for institutional reporting on Imperial activities.
Primary source for verified information: Imperial Household Agency website. Always be cautious of impersonation or unofficial fan pages labeled “Kiko PrincessofJapan.”
For accurate, timely information about Crown Princess Kiko’s activities, rely on the Imperial Household Agency’s official releases and major Japanese newswires and broadcasters. Event programs and host organizations (health, welfare, culture, education) also publish confirmed schedules and summaries after engagements.