In pictures: Princess Mako marries after overcoming hardships

Photos offer look back at her 30 years as part of Japan's imperial family

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Japan's former Princess Mako and her new husband, Kei Komuro, hold a news conference after marrying on Oct. 26. (Pool photo)

KEN KOBAYASHI and YUKI KOHARA, Nikkei Asia photo editors

TOKYO -- Japan's Princess Mako married Kei Komuro on Tuesday, the couple having filed the official paperwork the same day. They later held a news conference at a Tokyo hotel. Mako is expected to be relocating to New York, where Komuro works at a law firm in the city.

Here is a photo retrospective of the 30-year-old eldest daughter of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko.

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