Princess Nobuko Asaka

Nobuko, Princess Asaka (鳩彦王妃允子内親王, Yasuhiko Ōhi Nobuko Naishinnō), was born Nobuko, Princess Fumi (富美宮允子内親王, Fumi-no-miya Nobuko Naishinnō) on August 7, 1891, in Tokyo, Japan. She was the twelfth child and eighth daughter of Emperor Meiji of Japan and his fifth concubine, Sono Sachiko. Her childhood title was "Fumi-no-miya" (Princess Fumi).

Her future husband was Prince Yasuhiko Asaka, the eighth son of Prince Asahiko Kuni and court lady Sugako Tsunoda. Prince Yasuhiko was a half-brother to several notable members of the imperial family, including Prince Naruhiko Higashikuni, Prince Morimasa Nashimoto, Prince Kuninori Kaya, and Prince Kuniyoshi Kuni, the father of Empress Kōjun, the consort of Emperor Shōwa.

On March 10, 1906, Emperor Meiji granted Prince Yasuhiko the title Asaka-no-miya and authorized him to establish a new branch of the imperial family. Subsequently, on May 6, 1909, Prince Yasuhiko married Princess Fumi. Their marriage produced four children:

- Princess Kikuko Asaka (September 12, 1911 – February 12, 1989), who married Marquis Nabeshima Naoyasu in 1931. She was the last grandchild of Emperor Meiji to be born during the emperor's lifetime.

- Prince Takahiko Asaka (October 8, 1912 – May 6, 1994), who married Todo Chikako, the fifth daughter of Count Todo Takatsugu. They had two daughters, Fukuko and Minoko, and a son, Tomohiko.

- Prince Tadahito Asaka (January 5, 1914 – February 6, 1944), who renounced his imperial status in 1936 and was created Marquis Otowa. He was killed in action during the Battle of Kwajalein.

- Princess Kiyoko Asaka (August 2, 1919 – August 1, 2019), who married Count Ogyu Yoshiatsu. She died one day before her 100th birthday and was the last surviving grandchild of Emperor Meiji.

Princess Nobuko died on November 3, 1933, at the age of 42, due to kidney disease.

She received the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Precious Crown.