Biography
Princess Mikasa graduated from Gakushuin Women's Academy in 1941. The engagement of Takahito, Prince Mikasa and Yuriko Takagi was announced on 29 March 1941 and the engagement ceremony was held on 3 October 1941. The wedding ceremony held on 22 October 1941. The Prince and Princess have 5 children. The couple's two daughters left the imperial family upon marriage:
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