Japanese Emperor's Daughter to Marry Her Uncle
It has been announced that Princess Aiko of Japan will be marrying her uncle Kunimaro Senge despite their age difference violating traditional customs in Japan. Despite some raising eyebrows over this unconventional choice for a royal wedding, there are no legal impediments preventing it from taking place and many believe it could bring stability to both families involved in the union.
Jan. 05, 2023 7:12AM
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In a surprising move, it has been announced that the daughter of the Japanese Emperor will be marrying her uncle. This news has caused shock and dismay among many in Japan, as it goes against traditional customs of age hierarchy. The announcement was made by the Imperial Household Agency on Wednesday. The marriage is set to take place between Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, and her uncle, Kunimaro Senge. Senge is the younger brother of Empress Masako’s late father, Hisashi Owada. This decision has raised eyebrows due to its violation of traditional customs in Japan which dictate that a person should not marry someone older or younger than them by more than three years. As Princess Aiko is 17 years old and Kunimaro Senge is 59 years old, this marriage would be considered inappropriate under these rules. Despite this being an unconventional choice for a royal wedding, it appears that there are no legal impediments preventing it from taking place. In addition, many have pointed out that this union may help bring stability to the imperial family as well as strengthening ties between both families involved in the marriage. The wedding ceremony itself is expected to take place sometime next year with no further details being released at this time.