In a heartwarming sight, the former Japanese princess who chose love over royalty has been seen enjoying suburban life with her husband and their new baby. Stepping away from the hustle and bustle of New York City, they have found a quieter haven.
Princess Mako Komuro, once a member of Japan’s esteemed imperial family as the daughter of Crown Prince Fumihito and niece to Emperor Naruhito, was recently photographed with her husband Kei Komuro and their infant child. The family was spotted in a suburb of Fairfield County, Connecticut, embracing the simpler joys of everyday life.
On this sunny spring day, the couple took a leisurely shopping trip, visiting a local cheese store, a bakery, and a supermarket. Mako, who gave up her royal status to marry Kei, dressed casually in a black top, blue jeans, and a light cream cardigan. Her husband, an international trade lawyer, was seen in a green t-shirt and tan pants, carrying their baby in a sling.
Their young child appeared delighted, engaging with a toy as the family strolled through their new neighborhood, relishing their new chapter away from the public eye.
Her international trade lawyer husband wore a green t-shirt and tan pants and cradled their child in a sling.
The couple’s happy young baby was all smiles, playing with a toy while the two hit the town.
The Post also spotted the two coming and going from their modest condo in the Connecticut suburb.
Mako and Kei’s quaint $680,000 Connecticut townhouse is far quieter than the couple’s previous digs in the Manhattan nabe of Hell’s Kitchen.
But the two have consistently bucked the limelight, even when they lived in New York.
The former royal, who is an art historian, was previously reported to be a volunteer at The Metropolitan Museum of Art helping curators in the Asian art collection.
Her husband Kei passed the bar in October 2022 after studying at Fordham Law School and works as an associate at Lowenstein Sandler LLP, where he specializes in global trade and national security.
She and her husband have reportedly lived financially independent from the Japanese royal family.
Mako’s post-royal life has been exceptionally low-key for someone raised as a member of the Japanese royal family.
The former Princess of Akishino moved with her husband to the United States in 2021 following their marriage, which caused a significant stir in Japan.
Japanese society was shocked, not only because the princess’ sweetheart was a commoner, but also because she renounced her royal title to wed him.
The couple have continued to keep things private, even after paparazzi snapped a picture of the two pushing a stroller last year.
The child’s birth was confirmed by the Japanese royal family, who said mother and baby were healthy, but that the ex-princess still planned to keep personal matters quiet.
Their baby – whose name and gender still haven’t been revealed – is not in line for the Japanese throne since Japanese law only allows for royal succession to be passed down from father to son.
