As Japan celebrates the birth of the first heir to the Imperial throne in nearly 41 years, the question now is how best to prepare Prince Hisahito for being an emperor.
The question arises from the special circumstances surrounding the prince. He was not born to Crown Prince Naruhito, who is first in line to succeed Emperor Akihito, but to Prince Akishino, the Emperor's second son and second in line to the throne.
As such, Prince Hisahito, who stands third in line, is unlikely to receive the same treatment as would a son born to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Masako.