Princess Mako is a member of the Japanese imperial family, born on October 23, 1991. She is the eldest daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko. Mako graduated from International Christian University in Tokyo and later studied at New York University. In 2021, Princess Mako made headlines when she married Kei Komuro, a commoner, which led to her renouncing her royal status. This decision was significant as it highlighted the challenges faced by women in the Japanese imperial family, where marrying a commoner results in losing royal privileges.