Question from a reader:
Is Mako-san’s child a boy? It seems that there’s no coverage on television, but do you have any information?
Thoughts on the Komuro Couple’s Child
Recently, there has been discussion surrounding the child born to Mako-san and Kei Komuro. There seem to be many questions regarding the child’s gender; however, the reality is that not much information
is publicly available. I have decided to consider this situation from a legal perspective.
The Importance of Privacy
I believe the reason the gender of the Komuro couple’s child has not been disclosed is due to the respect for their privacy. Generally, births of former royal family members are announced through the Imperial Household Agency, but in Mako-san’s case, she seems to be outside of that norm. While there are cases like Ayako Moriya’s where births are announced, Mako-san may strongly wish to be left alone. I also feel that it is important to protect individual privacy.
The Media’s Handling and Public Interest
It is interesting to note why the media has not reported much on this matter. Since it involves the birth of a private citizen and public interest is not particularly high, it likely holds low news value. In the past, I have felt joy and surprise upon hearing about a friend’s childbirth. It made me realize that such special moments can also intersect with someone else’s privacy.
Anticipating Future Information
There may come a time when we learn about the child’s gender or when the birth occurred, but it is unlikely that the name or face will be made public. For the Komuro couple, who are living as private citizens, protecting their child’s privacy must be the top priority. As someone who works in law, this has been a good opportunity to reaffirm the importance of privacy.
Share Your Experiences
For now, while information about Mako-san’s child remains unclear, I believe that respecting privacy is crucial. I would love for everyone to share their own experiences related to childbirth of family or friends, or thoughts on privacy in the comments. I would be happy to engage in a discussion on this theme while sharing my own experiences as well.
