Crown Princess Masako

The chamberlain of Togu Palace, where Crown Princess lives with Crown Prince Naruhito, told reporters May 13 she is making progress "slowly but steadily."

"She now seems to be regaining a positive frame of mind more quickly, and we recognize that her condition has apparently improved," Hideki Hayashida told a news conference.

But Hayashida added that doctors said she should not push too hard, and it may take some time before she can resume her official duties.

The Japan Times Weekly: May 21, 2005
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