Japan’s Princess Mako to Marry after Delay and Controversy
After years of controversy, Japan’s Princess Mako will marry this month, but she will forego traditional rites and will not take a usual payment given to royal women marrying commoners.
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Japan Awaits Wedding News as Royal Sweetheart Returns
Japanese romantics and royal-watchers held their breath for a wedding announcement as Princess Mako's boyfriend returned to Tokyo on Monday, following years of public controversy over their marriage.
