The Emperor’s Only Daughter Who Can’t Inherit the Throne? The Story of Princess Aiko of Japan.

Today, let's talk about the story of Princess Aiko. Princess Aiko was born on December 1, 2001, as the only daughter of Japan's current Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako. She was born eight years after her parents' marriage, when her mother, Masako, was already 38. Since Aiko was born as the daughter of the then-Crown Prince, she was given a palace title. Her full title is Princess Aiko, Princess Toshi. Both her palace title and name originate from "Mencius": "The benevolent love others, and the courteous respect others. Those who love others will always be loved in return; those who respect others will always be respected in return."