Flour miller's daughter to become future empress of Japan. The engagement is to be expected to be announced soon between Crown Prince Akihito of Japan - and Miss Uichiko Shoda, daughter of the president of a Tokyo flour company. The bride - to - be has just completed her education at the university of the sacred Heart, Tokyo - and is 24. The prince is 25. Thus for the first time in history, a commoner will become future express of japan. photo shows View of the modern university of the sacred Heart, at Hanezawacho, shibuya, Tokyo - where Miss shoda received her education.
Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.
Photo is dated 11-11-1958.
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