Japanese Princess Ayako became officially engaged to commoner Kei Moriya following a traditional engagement ceremony on Aug. 12.
Ayako and her mother, Princess Hisako, attended the ceremony, called ‘Nosai no Gi’ (engagement ceremony), at Tokyo’s Imperial House. Princess Ayako formally accepted the proposal and a list of gifts, which included fine Japanese sake and fabric for a dress. The gifts were delivered by a messenger sent by Moriya.
