Princess Aiko, the first child of Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako, will celebrate her first birthday Sunday.
The baby is the only child of the 42-year-old Crown Prince and his 38-year-old wife, who married in June 1993.
The "ai" in Aiko comes from the kanji meaning love, reflecting her parents hope that she will grow to love and be loved.
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