Former Japanese Princess Spotted Taking Public Bus In New York After Giving Up Royal Life
Former Japanese Princess Mako Komuro and her husband Kei were recently spotted using public transportation in New York City. The couple, who moved to the U.S. after Mako renounced her royal status to marry a commoner, continue to live a modest life away from imperial duties.
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The story highlights the intersection of celebrity culture and the personal lives of former royals who choose to step away from traditional institutional roles.
Bryan Wong 13 Jul 2026 at 17:14 Share Bookmark Bookmark Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp Share on Twitter Share on WeChat Set 8days as your preferred source on Google Add 8days as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Mako Komuro Japan royal family Public Transport Bus If you happened to board a crowded public bus in New York recently, you probably wouldn't have expected one of your fellow passengers to be a former Japanese princess.
The article is a straightforward human-interest report without political agenda or loaded language.
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