{
  "id": 2455976,
  "title": "Princess Aiko Makes First Visit to Shiga",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/princess-aiko-makes-first-visit-to-shiga",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T23:52:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "News On Japan",
    "slug": "news-on-japan",
    "url": "https://newsonjapan.com/article/150469.php"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 21, Princess Aiko embarked on her inaugural visit to Shiga Prefecture, joining facilities once frequented by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako. The young princess toured the Lake Biwa Museum in Kusatsu, where she discovered the unique features of the Lake Biwa catfish and engaged in a novel activity - trying boccia for the first time during the Paralympic Games. The visit held special significance for the Imperial couple, as Shiga was the first place Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako ventured together two months after their marriage in 1993. Crowds gathered along the roadside in Ryuo, eager to catch a glimpse of Princess Aiko, some waiting over two hours for the opportunity.",
  "summary": "Princess Aiko made her first visit to Shiga Prefecture on August 21, touring facilities previously visited by Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, viewing exhibits at the Lake Biwa Museum and trying the Paralympic sport of boccia for the first time. (News On Japan)",
  "key_points": [
    "Princess Aiko visited Shiga Prefecture on August 21",
    "She toured Lake Biwa Museum and tried boccia",
    "Crowds gathered along roadside in Ryuo to see her"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}