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Princess Aiko Smiles at Detective Conan

Princess Aiko, the only daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, arrived in Tottori Prefecture on October 19 for her first visit to the region, where she is scheduled to attend a national disaster prevention conference and a symposium on disaster preparedness. (News On Japan)

Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, embarked on her maiden voyage to Tottori Prefecture on October 19. Her first stop in the region was Tottori Airport, where she greeted officials and smiled at trick art depicting Detective Conan, the renowned manga character created by Gosho Aoyama. Tottori Prefecture is renowned as Aoyama's birthplace.

During her stay, Princess Aiko will participate in a disaster prevention conference and a symposium on disaster preparedness. The visit marks her inaugural trip to Tottori Prefecture.

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