Princess Kaya Michiko

Michiko Kaya (Kaya Michiko, born July 29, 1923 (Taisho 12) - April 21, 2009 (Heisei 21)) was a former member of the Imperial Family of Japan and the first princess of Prince Tsunenori Kaya. Her mother was the same consort, Toshiko (the fifth daughter of Duke Michiyuki Kujo). Her former name was Princess Michiko. She was a second cousin once removed of Emperor Emeritus Akihito.

Biography

She was born on July 29, 1923, at 5:50 a.m., as the first daughter of Prince Tsunenori Kaya and Princess Toshiko. The ceremony known as "Oshichiya" was held on August 4, and she was named "Michiko." On December 9, 1943, her marriage was officially approved by imperial decree to Sadaakira Toku-aji, the second son of Duke Toku-ji. She was awarded a decoration on December 27 of the same year, being conferred the Second Class of the Order of the Rising Sun with the Paulownia Flowers. On December 29, she married Sadaakira Toku-aji and became Sadaakira Toku-aji (formerly Princess Michiko). She divorced him in September 1945, and they had no children. Sadaakira Toku-aji died from illness related to war in March 1946.

Regarding her career, she served as chairman of the former International Education Information Center Foundation and also held the honorary chairman position of the Kikukai Medical Association. She passed away on April 21, 2009.

Family Ties

Her father was Prince Tsunenori Kaya; her mother was Princess Toshiko. Her siblings include Prince Kunihisa, Princess Michiko, Prince Jiken, Prince Hashiken, Prince Bunken, Prince Soken, and Prince Kenken.

Genealogy

No detailed information about her bloodline or genealogy is provided.

Honors

On August 15, 1940, she received the Commemorative Medal of the 2600th Anniversary of the Founding of Japan. On December 28, 1943, she was awarded the Second Class of the Order of the Rising Sun with Paulownia Flowers.

Writings

Under the title "The Image of Japan in Overseas Textbooks," she published an article in the 13th volume, 11th issue of "Shokun!" (Bungei Shunju, November 1981, pages 210–215, ISSN 0917-3005).

Notes

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