Princess Mako ahead of her wedding - in pictures

Princess Mako bows as she leaves her home in Tokyo, Japan. EPA
Princess Mako is hugged by her sister Princess Kako. EPA
Princess Mako leaves her home for her wedding in Tokyo. Reuters
Kei Komuro leaves his house in Yokohama, Japan. Getty Images
Princess Mako, the eldest daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, takes a walk in the Akasaka imperial residence garden in Tokyo, ahead of her 30th birthday. Reuters
Japan's Princess Mako and Kei Komuro announce their engagement on September 3, 2017. AFP
Japan's Prince Hisahito, wearing traditional ceremonial attire, is accompanied by his father Prince Akishino, mother Princess Kiko and sisters Princess Mako and Princess Kako on November 3, 2011. AFP