Princess Aiko of Japan says she is 'happy and humbled' to start new job at Red Cross after completing her studies in April

Princess Aiko of Japan will work for the Red Cross after graduating from university where she studies Japanese language and literature.

Aiko, 22, the only daughter of Emperor Naruhito, 63, and Empress Masako, 60, has shown her dedication to charitable activities with her latest move.

The 22-year-old's contractual role with the Red Cross will not affect her official duties, and she plans to perform both at the same time, according to Kyodo News.

It is believed the princess will commute to the company's headquarters in Tokyo's Minato district, although her exact role has not been revealed.

“I am happy to become involved in the work of the Japanese Red Cross,” Princess Aiko said in a statement released by the agency. She added: “At the same time, I feel determined.”

The Japanese Imperial Family has a long-standing association with the charity, and Empress Masako currently serves as honorary chairman of the organization.

Aiko said, “I am happy and humbled to work for the Japanese Red Cross, which I have always been interested in.

'I continue to learn different things and work hard knowing that I am a member of society. I hope that, even if only on a small scale, I can do something for people and society.'

The exact nature of the Aiko's role in the Red Cross is unknown.

Currently, Aiko is completing her fourth year at Gakushuin University, where she studies in the Department of Japanese Language and Literature.

The princess leads a private life and she previously went through a period of bullying and fear during her childhood, which caused her to drop out of school.

It comes after Princess Aiko's aunt, Princess Kiko, reportedly underwent a medical test to determine the cause of her mysterious illness, but to no avail.

Crown Prince Akishino's wife, 57, underwent an endoscopy at a Tokyo hospital earlier this month, but no abnormalities were discovered.

Kiko has been suffering from an unknown illness since last year The Mainichi.

The 22-year-old princess will reportedly commute to the company's headquarters in Tokyo's Minato Ward

Princess Aiko is the only child of Japanese Emperor Naruhito (center), 63, and Empress Masako (left), 60

The royal family has experienced painful symptoms related to the gastrointestinal tract, leaving her unable to eat normal meals.

The mother-of-two has been advised to “rest and focus on recovery,” the Japanese newspaper said.

Although doctors have advised Kiko to rest, they have suggested she may face painful symptoms in the coming months.

It comes after claims that Crown Princess Kiko of Japan is unable to eat 'normal meals' after contracting a mystery illness.

The Imperial Household Agency said the royal mother of two has been unwell since last year, according to the national newspaper The Mainichi.

Doctors have ruled out Covid-19 as the cause of Kiko's ill health after the princess tested negative for the virus and flu.

Since the cause of Kiko's illness is still unknown, medical professionals are conducting tests to find a solution.

The princess recently attended the New Year celebrations and appeared to be in a positive mood as she beamed in family portraits released to mark the New Year.