Crown Princess Masako of Japan celebrates her 55th birthday. On the occasion of that birthday, Imperial Household Agency published new photos of Crown Princess Masako.Crown Princess Masako, born to a family of a top diplomat, spent many years overseas while growing up. Crown Princess Masako will become the new empress on May 1 when her husband, Crown Princess Naruhito, ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne following the abdication of Naruhito’s father, Emperor Akihito, on April 30. |