Japan’s Princess Ayako is now a married woman — and no longer a royal. The 28-year old, who renounced her royal status to wed a commoner, tied the knot on Monday morning in a Shinto ceremony at ...

Japan's Princess Ayako married a commoner in a ritual-filled ceremony Monday at Tokyo's Meiji Shrine. Ayako and groom Kei Moriya were shown on national news walking slowly before guests at the shrine.

Recognized in her native Japan as a jazz prodigy (in the 5th grade she was already transcribing Bud Powell solos), Ayako Shirasaki while yet a pre-teen won many prizes including the Grand Prize at the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Princess Ayako married a commoner in a ritual-filled ceremony Monday at Tokyo's Meiji Shrine. Ayako and groom ...

Princess Ayako of Japan’s decision to follow her heart is making headlines around the world. According to an official announcement on Tuesday by Japan’s Imperial Household, Ayako will marry a commoner ...

Japan's Princess Ayako is now a married woman — and no longer a royal Japan’s Princess Ayako is now a married woman — and no longer a royal. The 28-year old, who renounced her royal status to wed a ...