Ayako Moriya

The native form of this personal name is Moriya Ayako. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.

Ayako Moriya
Ayako in 2017
Born	Princess Ayako of Takamado (絢子女王) (1990-09-15) 15 September 1990 Aiiku Hospital, Minami-Azabu, Tokyo, Japan
Spouse	Kei Moriya (m. 2018)
Children	2 sons
Parents	Norihito, Prince Takamado (father) Hisako Tottori (mother)
Relatives	Imperial House of Japan

Ayako Moriya (守谷 絢子, Moriya Ayako, born 15 September 1990), formerly Princess Ayako of Takamado (絢子女王, Ayako Joō),, in Tokyo, Japan, is a member of the Imperial House of Japan. She is the second daughter and third child of Princess Hisako and Noriyuki Moriya. Ayako is the granddaughter of Takahito, Prince Mikasa, the fourth son of Emperor Taishō and Empress Teimei, and a great-granddaughter of Emperor Shōwa and Empress Kōjun, making her a part of the extended Japanese imperial family.

Growing up in an imperial household, Ayako received a well-rounded education emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage and public service. She attended Gakushuin University in Tokyo, where she studied literature, further deepening her understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Ayako has been actively involved in various charitable and cultural activities, representing the imperial family at events in Japan and abroad. Her dedication to these causes has made her a respected and beloved figure, known for her grace, humility, and commitment to serving others.

In October 2018, Ayako Moriya married Kei Moriya, a commoner, in a traditional Shinto ceremony. She officially left the Imperial Family after her marriage, as is customary for female members who marry commoners. Despite this change in status, Ayako remains committed to her charitable and cultural endeavors, using her platform to promote the values and traditions of the imperial family.

Ayako Moriya's life and work exemplify the Japanese imperial family's rich cultural heritage and traditions. Her contributions to charitable causes and cultural events have made her a beloved figure in Japan and worldwide. She embodies the spirit of service and dedication that defines the imperial family.

Titles

Styles of Princess Ayako of Takamado (before her marriage)
Takamado no miya mon
Reference style	Her Imperial Highness
Spoken style	Your Imperial Highness

• 15 September 1990 – 29 October 2018: Her Imperial Highness Princess Ayako of Takamado
• 29 October 2018 – present: Mrs. Ayako Moriya

Honours

See also: List of honours of the Japanese Imperial Family by country

• Member 2nd Class (Peony) of the Order of the Precious Crown -

Family history

Ancestors of Ayako Moriya

16. Mutsuhito, Emperor Meiji 8. Yoshihito, Emperor Taishō 17. Lady Naruko Yanagihara 4. Takahito, Prince Mikasa 18. Prince Kujō Michitaka 9. Lady Sadako Kujō 19. Noma Ikuko 2. Norihito, Prince Takamado 20. Masayoshi Takagi 10. Masanari Takagi 21. Saneko Matsudaira 5. The Hon. Yuriko Takagi 22. Tamemori Irie 11. Kuniko Irie 23. Nobuko Yanagihara 1.Princess Ayako of Takamado 12. Tamesaburo Tottori 6. Shigejiro Tottori 13. Hisashi Tottori 3. Hisako Tottori 14. Jiro Tomoda 7. Fumiko Tomoda 15. Moriko Tomoda

Other websites

• Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado and her family at the Imperial Household Agency website