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The Young Prince Hisahito: Coming of Age as the Heir to the Japanese Empire

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Kapanlagi.com - Written by Angelia Leony Van Augista

Prince Hisahito is the first heir to the Japanese empire to come of age in almost four decades. He turned 18 years old on September 6, 2024. This moment brings new history to the Japanese empire, which is experiencing a youth crisis that is also a social crisis for the country.

In 2015, the public was captivated by his childhood photos, already holding the title of prince. Now, he is growing up as the youngest man in the Japanese imperial family.

This young Prince Hisahito is also active as a high school student in his final year. Let’s check out the complete information below!

1. Become the Youngest Member of the Imperial Family

Prince Hisahito is the nephew of Japanese Emperor Naruhito. His father, Crown Prince Akishino, was the last male to reach adulthood in the family back in 1985. Prince Hisahito is the youngest of 17 other adult members of the imperial family, which currently consists of only four men.

2. Hisahito's Busy Life as a High School Student

He still spends most of his time as a high school student. Hisahito himself has an interest in the world of insects and participates in writing academic papers on a dragonfly survey in Akasaka, Tokyo.

According to Nippon TV News 24 Japan, Hisahito has joined the badminton club and is always active in every group assignment. He will graduate in March 2025. "Right now, I want to appreciate the remaining time in high school," he stated.

3. Complexity of Heir Status

Currently, Emperor Naruhito has only 3 heirs: his younger brother Crown Prince Fumihito (58), his uncle Prince Hitachi (88), and his nephew Hisahito (17). Hisahito holds the position of the youngest heir in the imperial family.

The Imperial Household Law of 1947 largely retains conservative values, which only allow men to ascend the throne and force female royal family members who marry commoners to lose their royal status. Princess Aiko, as the only child of Emperor Naruhito and his wife, Masako, is the favorite candidate for empress among the Japanese public. However, the existing regulations prevent her from taking on the role of heir despite being from the direct line of descent.

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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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