The nephew of Emperor Naruhito is enrolled in the University of Tsukuba’s University’s School of Life and Environmental Sciences. Read more
The 18-year-old prince, nephew of Emperor Naruhito and second in line to the throne, is scheduled to enter the University of Tsukuba in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, next month. Read more
The emperor’s daughter, 23-year-old Aiko, is not eligible as Japanese law stipulates that only male members of the royal family can ascend the throne. Read more
The event will be the first Coming of Age ceremony for a male member of the Imperial Family since that of Crown Prince Akishino 40 years ago. Read more
It is customary for Imperial Family members to hold a press conference when they reach the age of majority. Read more
The 18-year-old, who is a student at the university’s affiliated high school, secured admission through a recommendation-based exam. Read more
Having reached the age of adulthood, the prince says he wants to deepen his learning and grow. Read more
Prince Hisahito visited Tamagawa University in the city of Machida in Tokyo with his father, Crown Prince Akishino, on Saturday. Read more
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will set up a new team to discuss measures to ensure a stable imperial succession while securing the imperial family lineage, sources have said. Read more
Prince Hisahito, who is second in line to the imperial throne, has tested positive for COVID-19, the Imperial Household Agency said Thursday. The nephew of Emperor Naruhito has a high fever... Read more
