Atsuko Ikeda

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Atsuko Ikeda
Atsuko Ikeda, c. 1952
Born	Atsuko, Princess Yori (順宮厚子内親王) (1931-03-07) 7 March 1931 (age 93) Tokyo Imperial Palace, Tokyo City, Empire of Japan
Spouse	Takamasa Ikeda ​ ​ (m. 1952; died 2012)​
Children	Motohiro Nozu (Adopted)
Parents	Emperor Shōwa (father) Princess Nagako Kuni (mother)
Relatives	Imperial House of Japan Ikeda clan

Atsuko Ikeda (池田 厚子, Ikeda Atsuko, born 7 March 1931), formerly Atsuko, Princess Yori (順宮厚子内親王, Yori-no-miya Atsuko Naishinnō), is the fourth daughter of Emperor Shōwa and Empress Kōjun. As such, she is the older sister of Emperor Emeritus Akihito and paternal aunt of Emperor Naruhito. She married Takamasa Ikeda on 10 October 1952. As a result, she gave up her imperial title and left the Japanese Imperial Family, as required by law. Later, she served as the most sacred priestess (saishu) of the Ise Grand Shrine between 1988 and 2017. In April 2024 the former princess adopted Motohiro Nozu CEO of Kabaya.