Japan to hold ceremonies on Princess's coming-of-age

Coming-of-age ceremonies for Japan's Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, who will turn 20 on December 1, will take place on December 5, the government said Tuesday.

Report informs, citing the Japanese media, that the delay is due to consideration for her schoolwork. December 5 falls on a Sunday.

According to the Imperial Household Agency, a press conference by Princess Aiko on reaching the adult age is under consideration.

According to the agency, in the morning of December 5, Princess Aiko will visit the three sanctuaries at the Imperial Palace and receive the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown from Emperor Naruhito.

In the afternoon, Princess Aiko will meet Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako and Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko, her grandparents.