Princess Tomohito of Mikasa
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Princess Tomohito of Mikasa (寛仁親王妃信子) was born on April 9, 1955. She was born as Nobuko Aso, the third daughter of the late Takakichi Asō. Her father was chairman of Asō Cement Co., her mother Kazuko was the daughter of former prime minister Yoshida Shigeru. Former Foreign Minister Tarō Asō is her elder brother.
She studied in England and graduated from Rosslyn House College in 1973. She met and married HIH Prince Tomohito of Mikasa in November 1980 and was created Princess Tomohito of Mikasa. She is also engaged in various welfare-organisations and holds positions as president and vice-president. She has two daughters:
- HIH Princess Akiko, b. 20 December 1981;
- HIH Princess Yōko, b. 25 October 1983.
[edit] Royal duties
The princess accompanies her husband on various missions abroad to charity and welfare events, especially those concerning health issues. She also hold positions as president and honorary vice-president of various organisations, such as the Tokyo Jikeikai.
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| Styles of Princess Tomohito (Nobuko) of Mikasa |
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| Reference style | Her Imperial Highness |
| Spoken style | Your Imperial Highness |
| Alternative style | Ma'am |
