Japan’s Prince Hisahito Becomes First Male in His Family to Reach Adulthood in 40 Years

Prince Hisahito

On September 6, 2025, Japan marked a significant milestone in its imperial history as Prince Hisahito, the only son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, celebrated his coming-of-age ceremony, formally recognizing him as an adult at the age of 19. This event is noteworthy not only because Hisahito is the first male royal … Read more

Prince Hisahito Becomes Japan’s First Royal Male to Turn 18 in 40 Years Amid Population Crisis

Prince Hisahito

Prince Hisahito has reached a significant milestone in Japan’s royal history, becoming the first male member of the Japanese imperial family to turn 18 in nearly four decades. Hisahito, born in 2006, is the son of Crown Prince Akishino and the nephew of Emperor Naruhito. As the youngest member of Japan’s 17-member imperial family, Prince … Read more