Kako’s “marriage” with a handsome dentist was reported, but the “Komuro affair” continues to linger… What will happen to Kako’s “marriage”?

On December 29, Kako, the second daughter of the Akishino family, will celebrate her 28th birthday. In 2010, Kako has been energetically performing her official duties more than 40 times. She has been in the public eye more and more, and some people are expecting her to get married. ……

In August of this year, there were reports of a relationship with a “handsome dentist” in Tokyo. At first, the dentist responded, “I can’t answer any questions,” but after the report, he began to deny the relationship completely, and the truth became a bit of a blur. It is only speculation, but I think the Imperial Household Agency may have instructed him to deny it.

Kako has been reported several times about her boyfriend, but no official announcement of their engagement has been made. Yuji Odabe, professor emeritus at Shizuoka University of Welfare, points out that there is a reason for this that is unique to the Akishino family.

The husband of our eldest daughter Mako (31), Kei Komuro (31), has tarnished the image of the Imperial Family as a whole,” he said. If the husband is another person like Mr. Komuro, he will not escape the criticism of the public. Moreover, unlike the time of Mako’s announcement, Prince Akishino, 57, is now in the position of Imperial Heir and next Emperor of Japan, so he is particularly careful and sensitive in his choice of a partner. The issue of a female imperial family is also under discussion, and Kako’s marriage will probably face more hurdles than Mako’s.”

There is a view that the Imperial Household Agency is conducting a thorough background check on the other party to avoid a repeat of the ″Komuro riots, ″……. Will the day ever come when a good match will come for the flower of the Reiwa Imperial Family?

From the January 6 and 13, 2023 issues of FRIDAY