Princess Aiko Starts Classes at Gakushuin Primary School

In spite of the rainy day, Princess Aiko of Japan’s face was wreathed in a cheerful smile as she walked with her parents Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako to begin classes at Gakushuin Primary School today. The six-year old little princess completed kindergarten last month.

The Royalist article, Princess Aiko Swaps The Palace For The Schoolroom, can be read here.

Photo: Associated Press/Yoshikazu Tsuno

Japan’s Princess Aiko Completes First Educational Milestone

Princess Aiko of Japan completed her first educational milestone this month when she graduated from Gakushuin Kindergarten. In front of her delighted parents, Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, six-year old Aiko received her diploma at her kindergarten graduation ceremony today. She will begin classes at Gakushuin Primary School in April.

Photo: Associated Press/Itsuo Inouye