Michiko Shoda and Her Family

(Original Caption) Prince Akihito's Fiancee and Family. Tokyo, Japan: Miss Michiko Shoda (second from left, front row), who was chosen to be the bride of Crown Prince Akihito of Japan, relaxes with members of her family at her home here November 27, after the official announcement of her engagement. In the picture are (left to right), front row, Mrs. Fumi Shoda, her mother; Michiko; Telichiro, her grandfather; Emiko, her younger ssiter; and Hidesaburo Shoda, her father. Standing in back are (left), Usamu, a younger brother; and Iwao, an elder brother. The engagement of the Crown Prince to a commoner breaks more tha 2,000 years of Japaense tradition. November 27, 1958.
(Original Caption) Prince Akihito's Fiancee and Family. Tokyo, Japan: Miss Michiko Shoda (second from left, front row), who was chosen to be the bride of Crown Prince Akihito of Japan, relaxes with members of her family at her home here November 27, after the official announcement of her engagement. In the picture are (left to right), front row, Mrs. Fumi Shoda, her mother; Michiko; Telichiro, her grandfather; Emiko, her younger ssiter; and Hidesaburo Shoda, her father. Standing in back are (left), Usamu, a younger brother; and Iwao, an elder brother. The engagement of the Crown Prince to a commoner breaks more tha 2,000 years of Japaense tradition. November 27, 1958.
Michiko Shoda and Her Family
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