MIE - Princess Aiko, the only daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, visited Ise Jingu in Mie Prefecture on Monday, paying respects at the shrine ahead of her first viewing of a traditional timber-hauling ceremony. Aiko arrived at the shrine's Geku outer sanctuary shortly after 9 a.m., wearing a long white dress. After walking slowly along the approach and offering prayers, she traveled to the Naiku inner sanctuary as local residents looked on. Aiko approached the front of the main sanctuary, offered a sacred tamagushi branch and bowed deeply. Emperor Naruhito took part in the ceremony wearing a traditional happi coat when he was crown prince.