1958 Press Photo University of the Sacred Heart, at Hanezawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo

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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