Parental Approval Brings Princess Mako’s Marriage Closer, But Questions Remain

Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko at the Rikkōshi-no-Rei ceremonies at the Imperial Palace on November 8, 2020. (© Jiji)

A family photo from November 2020. From left, Princess Mako, Crown Prince Fumihito, and Crown Princess Kiko stand behind Prince Hisahito and Princess Kako. (Courtesy of the Imperial Household Agency)