Japan’s Princess Aiko Visits Shiga Welfare Facility

from Disability News Japan · host Michael Gillan Peckitt

Japan’s Princess Aiko on Friday 21st August, interacted with people at a medical and welfare facility in the city of Maibara in the western prefecture of Shiga. At the facility, the princess, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, observed a rehabilitation session for children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy. Episode notes: ‘Japan’s Princess Aiko Visits Shiga Welfare Facility’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2026/08/22/japans-princess-aiko-visits-shiga-welfare-facility/

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