Akie Abe is 44 years old and was born in Tokyo.  She is part of the Matsuzaki clan. Her father, Akio, was the president of the Morinaga confectionary company.
 

Akie Abe once worked for Dentsu, where she met up with her current husband, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.  They got married in 1987.  Akie "Akky" Abe is also known for having appeared as an FM radio DJ.
 
 
 

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• First Lady Akie Abe makes diplomatic debut in China
  First Lady Akie Abe makes diplomatic debut in China

  Linked from http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/20061009TDY02010.htm Daily Yomiuri News reports Akie Abe makes good on first diplomatic journey as a First Lady: --- Chinese news organizations...

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• Akie Abe meets with high school students
  Akie Abe meets with high school students

  Akie Abe spoke to high school students and encouraged them to create a strong relationship between Japan and China. She said, "I hope to see you work for a better Japan-China relationship by...

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  Welcome to our blog about Akie Abe

  This is our group blog, which is unique because any Zimbio member can post an entry to it. Some members blog about recent news and trends related to the portal topic, others recount relevant...

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