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Oct 2021
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How will Princess Mako's royal exit affe...

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Japan's Princess Mako has given up her royal status after marrying her "commoner" college sweetheart. The couple faced such intense media and public scrutiny during their four-year engagement the princess experienced post-traumatic stress disorder, underscoring the pressure imperial women face. What will her exit mean for Japan's royal family?

Join host Hashem Ahelbarra.

With guests:

Nancy Snow - Professor of Public Diplomacy at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies.

Seijiro Takeshita - Professor of Management at University of Shizuoka.

Farrah Hasnain - Researcher and Writer at Japan Times.

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