Princess Aiko of Japan, 22, attends event to mark 110th anniversary of Empress Shoken's death in Tokyo

Princess Aiko of Japan looked elegant as she attended an event to mark the 110th anniversary of the death of Empress Shoken in Tokyo today.

The 22-year-old, who is the daughter of Emperor Naruhito, 63, and Empress Masako, 60, arrived in the capital city dressed in various shades of cream and white. 

Putting her best fashion foot forward, she donned a long ivory-coloured patterned panel dress, which featured button detailing on the long sleeves. 

Aiko then paired her modest frock with a pair of white gloves, a matching hat, pointed porcelain-coloured chunky heels and a stylish fan that had a large tassel on the end of it that tied her ensemble together. 

Empress Shoken, wife of former Emperor Meiji of Japan, died on 9 April 1914 at the age of 64 and the Imperial Household Agency announced that it was Princess Aiko's first official visit to the shrine. 

Princess Aiko of Japan looked elegant as she arrived in the capital city dressed in various shades of cream and white

The royal looked sophisticated in a modest cream frock and a matching pearl jewellery set 

The royal gave a smile as 600 well-wishers turned up to catch a look of Princess' first official visit to the shrine

Around 600 well-wishers were gathered to see a glimpse of the Princess and pay their respects to the late Empress. 

She nodded in acknowledgement to royal fans as she made her way down the stone-paved path to the main hall where the shrine is located. 

It is then believed the Princess offered a sacred tree branch, called tamagushi, to the late Empress, before bowing. 

Aiko opted for three sets of matching pearl jewellery to tie in her sophiscated look, including stud earrings, a necklace and a brooch which was pinned to the left side of her chest. 

She chose to wear her black tresses in a smart bun, which she tucked underneath her smart hat and wore neutral makeup. 

The royal took the day off from the Japanese Red Cross Society, which she joined on April 1, according to local reports. 

She has been assigned to the youth and volunteer division of the JRCS. Speaking to reporters at the time, Aiko said: 'It is a sobering feeling to take my first step as a member of society.'

The royal revealed back in January that she would be starting work for the Red Cross Society after completing university.

She has now finished her studies in Japanese Language and Literature at Gakushuin University.

Her contracted role at the Red Cross will not impact her official duties, and she intends to carry both out simultaneously, according to Kyodo News.

The royal took the day off from the Japanese Red Cross Society, which she joined on April 1, according to local reports

Princess Aiko paid her respects to the late Empress Shoken who died 110 years ago 

It is believed the Princess offered a sacred tree branch, called tamagushi, to the late Empress, before bowing

In a statement released by the Society in January, she said: 'I am happy to become engaged in works of the Japanese Red Cross Society.'

She added: 'At the same time, I feel determined.'

The Japanese imperial family enjoys a longstanding connection with the charity, and Empress Masako is currently an honorary president of the organisation.

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

'I will continue to learn various things and work hard with the awareness that I am a member of society.

'So I hope that I can be of some help to people and society, even if it is only in a small way.'

The princess maintains a private life.

She previously suffered a period of bullying and anxiety during her childhood, which saw her dropping out of school.