Princess Aiko arrives in Ishikawa to visit quake-hit areas
japantimes.co.jpPublished: 5/18/2025
Summary
The 23-year-old Princess Aiko made history by visiting areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, marking the first time she’s personally inspected disaster recovery efforts since becoming an emperor. On Monday, she’ll check on temporary shelters in Shika and head back to Tokyo later. Her appearance highlights her role in supporting disaster relief amid Japan's ongoing challenges.