Princess Mako’s Fiance Leaves Japan to Study at U.S. Law School

August 8, 2018

Narita, Chiba Pref.- Kei Komuro, whose marriage to Japanese Princess Mako has been postponed, left Japan on Tuesday to study at Fordham University's law school in New York.

A U.S. commercial jet carrying Komuro departed from Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo.

Donned in a dark-colored suit and a blue striped tie, Komuro, carrying a black briefcase in his left hand, arrived at the boarding gate.

With a slightly nervous look on his face, Komuro was ushered into the boarding gate by Chiba prefectural police officers as the press and passengers watched.

He bowed in response to reporters' calls of encouragement and boarded the airplane.

He will be studying at the law school for three years.

Komuro, 26, and Princess Mako, also 26, the eldest granddaughter of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko and the first daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko, announced their engagement in September last year. In February this year, however, it was announced that their marriage will be put off until 2020. Jiji Press