Kei Komuro and Princess Mako to marry… “New York trials” await them

All the newspapers and TV stations have reported that Mako, the eldest daughter of the Akishino family, is going to marry Kei Komuro. As previously reported by this site on August 30, the couple will marry without any ceremony.

According to the lawyer representing Ms. A, there has been no communication from the Komuro family’s representative regarding a settlement.

“It’s a shame that she’s so bewildered by the news that she’s going to get married within the year and live in the U.S., even though she’s been saying that she wants to talk with Kayo. According to some reports, Kayo is also going to follow him to the US. I wonder if she plans to leave Japan, leaving behind the troubles and various suspicions.

It was reported that Kayo also had trouble with the confectionery store where she works as a full-time employee due to work-related injuries and unauthorized absences. It was reported that Kayo had problems with her full-time job at a confectionery store, including work-related injuries and absenteeism. Since her marriage was already fixed, was she planning to “say goodbye” to the company?

On the other hand, it was an unprecedented situation for the couple not to perform all of the ceremonies, including the “Noukai-no-gi,” which is the ceremony of tying the knot, and the “Asami-no-gi,” which is the ceremony of saying goodbye to the Emperor and Empress.

“It will be a marriage that will be etched in the history of the Imperial Family. Normally, the whole country would be in a celebratory mood when a member of the Imperial Family gets married, but this time there was too much opposition and criticism. It can be said that Prince Akishino, Princess Noriko, and Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress have been overwhelmed by Mako’s strong will.

Considering the fact that this would upset the people, it could be seen as “running away” to the United States. She can be excused for the Corona disaster, but it will be interesting to see how she will explain her reason for not doing the ceremony.

The fact that Noriko’s birthday falls on September 11 may have something to do with this report. It is said that a reporter asked her about Mako’s marriage, so it is possible that she solidified the details of her announcement there. Furthermore, Mako’s birthday is in October, and there is a possibility that she will enter the marriage ceremony to coincide with her birthday.

Once in the U.S., Mako will be able to live the life of her dreams with her beloved Komuro and Kayo. Basically, she will not be hounded by the media, and since she will no longer be a member of the royal family, she will be able to live as a normal person.

Even if the 150 million lump-sum payment for leaving the imperial family is paid out, living in New York is said to be no mean feat.

“The cost of living in New York is incredibly high. The cost of housing is usually two or three times higher than in Tokyo. Fordham University, where Mr. Komuro went to school, is located in Manhattan, but it’s not realistic to live in the neighborhood. There is a possibility that the former royal family will have to commute from the suburbs to live there safely and afford the housing costs.

Kayo and her grandfather Kunimitsu would also have to be supported if they were to live together, and it would not be an easy life. The pitfall is the medical expenses. In the U.S., where there is no universal health insurance, even a minor illness can be very expensive.

As a parent, His Imperial Highness Prince Akishino is not allowed to help with funds. The royal family expenses are used to pay for the personnel and living expenses of the Akishino family, and the amount of money that remains in the hands of Prince Akishino is said to be not very large. Furthermore, since Princess Mako will become an ordinary person once she leaves the Imperial Family, it is not permissible for the Imperial Family to divert money from her pocket.

However, no matter what anyone says about Mako, she has found happiness as a woman. She may have to face some hardships, but I’m sure she is excited about her new life with Mr. Komuro…