22-year-old Princess Aiko begins working at the Japanese Red Cross Society in Tokyo.

22-year-old Princess Aiko, daughter of Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, has begun working at the Japanese Red Cross Society in Minato District, Tokyo. The princess will be part of the youth and volunteer division and expressed her feelings about taking her first steps as a working adult. The Japanese Red Cross Society has close ties with the imperial family, with empresses serving as honorary presidents.