Many little girls dream of being a princess - but for Japan's Princess Toshi the reality of being born royal is a very lonely existence. Princess Toshi, also known as Princess Aiko, is the only child ...

The Japanese Imperial Family has only sixteen current members.

The life of a princess is envied around the world, with Royal palaces, lavish ceremonies and a huge wedding are all part of the usual package. However, Japan ’s Princess Toshi is said to be the ...

Emperor Akihito thanks Japanese in farewell and prays for peace Many little girls dream of being a princess - but for Japan's Princess Toshi the reality of being born royal is a very lonely existence.

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In some ways, Princess Toshi’s fate was sealed as soon as she was born. She would never be able to ascend to the throne and the lack of eligible noblemen to marry meant her choice of marriage would ...