US EditionJapan prince comes of age as succession crisis looms
- On September 6, 2025, Japan celebrated 19-year-old Prince Hisahito’s transition into adulthood with an elaborate event held at the Tokyo palace.
- The event highlighted a brewing succession crisis caused by male-only imperial succession rules that exclude Emperor Naruhito's 23-year-old daughter, Princess Aiko.
- The ceremony featured Prince Hisahito being crowned with a traditional black kanmuri made of silk and lacquer to signify his transition into royal adulthood, accompanied by customary rituals and the presence of members of the royal family and government officials.
- Prince Hisahito expressed gratitude, pledged to fulfil his royal duties, and said he has not deeply considered his marriage prospects, while public opinion polls show strong support for a woman emperor.
- Experts note politicians have delayed addressing succession reforms despite public support, suggesting that louder backing for women emperors could prompt serious political action amid tradition-based resistance.
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Japan’s Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. He may be the last.
Japan’s Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. Many people in Japan worry he could be the last. The elaborate palace rituals to formally recognize Hisahito as an adult on Saturday are a reminder of the bleak outlook for the world’s oldest monarchy. Much of this comes down to its male-only succession policy and dwindling numbers. Hisahito is second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne and is likely to become empero…
During a ceremony at the Imperial Palace on Saturday, Japanese Prince Hisahito was officially declared an adult. The 19-year-old nephew of Emperor Naruhito received a black silk crown as a symbol of adulthood.
Prince Ishahito of Japan is the first male member of the imperial family who has reached the age of 40 years. Many Japanese fear that he might be the last, reports AP according to News.ro. The rituals developed from the palace for...
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