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Princess Aiko Will Work At The Japanese Red Cross Society After Her University Graduation

Posted by karenl on January 23, 2024, 1:04 am

"......The princess will work as a contract employee and commute to its headquarters in Tokyo's Minato Ward, the agency said. Details of her envisioned work is undecided.

Her parents have expressed hope their daughter will continue to work hard and grow as a member of society, according to the agency."

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/01/c3f120599322-princess-aiko-to-work-at-japanese-red-cross-society-from-april.html

Re: Princess Aiko Will Work At The Japanese Red Cross Society After Her University Graduation

Posted by Nellie on January 23, 2024, 1:24 am, in reply to "Princess Aiko Will Work At The Japanese Red Cross Society After Her University Graduation"

I suppose that is the most "neutral" type of organisation for her to work for. It is neither political nor commercial.

But I'd like to think she will be able to develop any specialisation that appeals to her career-wise, which could be artistic, literary and linguistic, medical, scientific, and more. It could be difficult for her to carve out her own career.

Re: Princess Aiko Will Work At The Japanese Red Cross Society After Her University Graduation

Posted by karenl on January 23, 2024, 1:45 am, in reply to "Re: Princess Aiko Will Work At The Japanese Red Cross Society After Her University Graduation"

It seems to be the correct choice due to it being neutral as you've pointed out. It's the step toward Aiko making her way into society as her parents pointed and starting to forge a new life if and when she marries down the line. She'll have to leave the Imperial House, as we know, and become a "normal" citizen. It's starting a preparation, although I think Aiko is excited for this position. There's been talk about reforms for women in the Imperial House marrying commoners, but between the IHA and the Govt., I don't see that happening for a long, long time.

Re: Princess Aiko Will Work At The Japanese Red Cross Society After Her University Graduation

Posted by Nellie on January 23, 2024, 2:21 am, in reply to "Re: Princess Aiko Will Work At The Japanese Red Cross Society After Her University Graduation"

Oh I didn't see the story pointing to her future out of the royal family.
I thought it was slanted to her future in the royal family. Thus I read it as a bit restrictive, personally, and, frankly, somewhat condescending.
Perhaps some sentiments did not translate well into English.

Re: Princess Aiko Will Work At The Japanese Red Cross Society After Her University Graduation

Posted by karenl on January 23, 2024, 7:14 pm, in reply to "Re: Princess Aiko Will Work At The Japanese Red Cross Society After Her University Graduation"

Translations can be tricky. I think that the Emperor and Empress will make sure Aiko is well prepared for whatever is in her future.

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