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Princess Sayako of Japan has said her formal farewells to the imperial family ahead of her wedding to a commoner. Wearing a 12-layered ceremonial kimono, she also paid her respects at the shrines of her ancestors during a traditional ritual in Tokyo. Princess Sayako is the only daughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. On Tuesday, the 36-year old princess marries Yoshiki Kuroda, 40, who works for the Tokyo city authorities. She must then give up her imperial title Japan does not allow women to take the throne, and therefore the youngest child of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko must leave the imperial family after the wedding. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/4431642.stmPosts: 2691 | Registered: Oct 2005
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