The Imperial House Economy Council on Tuesday decided that Princess Akiko, 43, will become head of the Mikasa family, a position that had been held by her late grandmother Princess Yuriko. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/30/japan/princess-akiko-mikasa-family/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #imperialfamily #princessakiko