Onishi, Norimitsu,

A Princess's Distress Pierces Japan's Veil of Secrecy. Norimitsu Onishi. - New York Times, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 33, Global Issues, 1522-3221; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: A Princess's Distress Pierces Japan's Veil of Secrecy, Aug. 7, 2004; pp. A3.

"When the Imperial Household Agency announced...that Princess Masako was receiving therapy for depression and anxiety, it was the first time in the long, long history of Japan's monarchy that there was royal recognition of something most take for granted: personal happiness." (NEW YORK TIMES) This article discusses how royal traditions are changing in Japan and how these changes were sparked by an unhappy princess.

1522-3221;


Depression--Mental
Princesses--Japan
Social change--Japan


Japan--Royal family

AC1.S5

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