Makino Sumiko
| Name | Makino Sumiko |
| Title | The head lady-in-waiting of the Japanese Imperial Palace's Eastern Palace, a loyal assistant to the Crown Princess. |
| Gender | Female |
| Birthday | — |
| nationality | Japan |
| Source | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q65272737 |
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| LastUpdate | 2025-11-19T08:04:34.942Z |
Introduction
Junko Makino (Makino Sumiko, November 4, 1900 – October 1, 1990) was a Japanese official associated with the Imperial Court. She served as the former East Court Lady-in-Waiting to Empress Michiko (then Crown Princess).
Biography
Birth and Family Background
Her father was Naaki Nabeshima, a baron of the Shiraishi Nabeshima family. The Shiraishi Nabeshima family was a branch of the senior vassal family related to the Nabeshima clan, lords of Saga Domain. Her husband was Nobutada Makino, the eldest son of Nobuyuki Makino, who served as a Court Official (Shikibu). Her eldest daughter was Sadako Hayashi, who was the founder of Matsuto Kindergarten and a professor at Tokai University. Her second daughter was Yoshiko Sugiyama, wife of Gentarō Sugiyama, former president of Horenko Corporation. Among her great-grandchildren is Noriko Horiuchi, a member of the House of Representatives and a Cabinet Minister under Prime Minister Kishida.
Service at the Imperial Court
Junko Makino grew up during the late Meiji era and belonged to Jōban-kai, an alumni association of Gakushuin Girls' High School. She entered the Imperial Court during the period following the wedding of Crown Prince Akihito and Michiko Shoda, selected by Nobuko Matsudaira, an aide to the Crown Prince, to serve in the Imperial Household Agency. She began her duties at the court thereafter. From around 1958 until about six years later, when she was 58, she served as the chief lady-in-waiting (Tōgū Joganku) for Crown Princess Michiko. Her responsibilities involved assisting the Imperial family and supporting ceremonial functions at the court.
Other Activities and Death
She had her grave at Aoyama Reien Cemetery and passed away in 1990. Her life and activities within the Imperial Court are widely known through academic works and media reports.
Cultural References
She is believed to be the model for Tomoko Hamamura, a character in the television drama "Princess Michiko: The Unknown Love and Struggle Story."
Notes
No specific references or sources are provided.
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