Japan's ex-princess Mako, new husband depart for life in U.S.

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Japan's ex-princess Mako, the emperor's niece, departed the country with her new husband on Sunday to start a new life in the United States.

college sweetheart Kei Komuro last month, the former royal and her husband, both 30, walked past waiting journalists at Tokyo's Haneda International Airport before boarding an ANA flight for New York.Their marriage captivated Japan and ignited a public dialogue about gender roles and media coverage of the royal family.

After the wedding, Mako, daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, received her first passport so she could accompany Kei to New York, where he works at a law firm.More from ReutersSubscribe for our daily curated newsletter to receive the latest exclusive Reuters coverage delivered to your inbox.

 

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They have been cheating a lot by using their royal privileges. We are disappointed in this couple. Don't ever come back.

all e best ....

Welcome to the U.S., Mako and Kei!

Leave them alone? I mean, they chose to renounce titles etc to live a normal life. Can you respect that Reuters? Surely your reporting resources would be better utilised elsewhere?

Leaving beautiful Japan. Why?

US seems to be country of choice for ex royalty, first UK and now Japan. No surprise it’s the Land of the Free!

US seems to be country of choice for ex- royalty

Ex-princess!!! She wants to have a life before she dies...

She holds her new passport 😓

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