Princess Aiko

The princess, a granddaughter of Emperor Akihito, will join them for about two hours twice a week at the National Children's Castle in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward under the plan, intended to promote her healthy growth and give her experience of being with other children, according to Hideki Hayashida, the grand master of the Crown Prince's Household.

Princess Aiko has been enjoying eurythmics, which combines music and physical exercises, at the Togu Palace in Tokyo's Minato Ward twice a week with other children her age, along with her mother Crown Princess Masako and the children's parents.

At the children's castle, she will be instructed in working with clay, painting and music, and will also play in a swimming pool.

The Japan Times Weekly: April 16, 2005
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