Mako made history as the first woman to refuse this payment. Now, the former princess enjoys a life as a commoner alongside her husband. 
Following their nuptials, the couple moved to New York, where Kei works as a law firm clerk.
They rent a one-bedroom apartment close to Central Park and dress in casual attire. Just six months after settling in New York City, the former princess secured a position at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She works as a volunteer in the museum’s Asian art department, receiving praise from a former curator for her diligence and competence, spending a significant amount of time in the library.
What would your choice be if you were in the former princess’s position? Would you also pursue the love of your life and embrace a commoner’s lifestyle alongside your husband?
