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Imperial couple visit daughter Sayako, her husband at Tokyo condo+(Japan Economic Newswire Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)TOKYO, Jan. 21_(Kyodo) _ Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited their daughter Sayako and her husband Yoshiki Kuroda at their downtown Tokyo condominium Saturday evening. It was the royal couple's first visit to their daughter's home since Sayako, formerly a princess, became a commoner through her marriage to Kuroda in November and moved with him into the condo they rent. The two couples had a relaxed time over dinner in the condo, Imperial Household Agency sources said. Kuroda, 40, works for the Tokyo metropolitan government. Sayako, 36, has gone through various experiences since marrying such as driving a car and shopping in neighborhood supermarkets. The couple plan to move into another condo in Tokyo as early as in spring, the sources said. |