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PRINCE HISAHITO

Prince Hisahito (center) holds a hornet's nest in the insect science laboratory of Tamagawa University in the Tokyo city of Machida on Saturday, as Crown Price Akishino (right) observes.
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2024
Prince Hisahito visits Tamagawa University
Prince Hisahito visited Tamagawa University in the city of Machida in Tokyo with his father, Crown Prince Akishino.
Prince Hisahito is the only male member of the imperial family eligible to ascend the throne in the generation after Emperor Naruhito and his younger brother, Crown Prince Akishino, who is the father of the 17-year-old prince.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 29, 2023
LDP to create new team on imperial succession
Prince Hisahito, Crown Prince Akishino's 17-year-old son, is the only member of his generation currently eligible.
Prince Hisahito visits the Imperial Palace on Sept. 6.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 14, 2023
Prince Hisahito tests positive for COVID-19
Prince Hisahito, who is second in line to the imperial throne, has tested positive for COVID-19.
Prince Hisahito (left) with a researcher at the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Aug. 2
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2023
Japan's Prince Hisahito, second in line to throne, turns 17
According to the Imperial Household Agency, the number of subjects the prince is studying has increased, and his assignments have become more challenging.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2022
Prince Hisahito, second in line to Japanese throne, turns 16
The son of Crown Prince Akishino graduated from Ochanomizu University Junior High School in March and entered a high school attached to the University of Tsukuba, also in Tokyo, the following month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2022
Prince Hisahito admitted to prestigious high school in Tokyo
The 15-year-old prince is the first member of the imperial family in the postwar era to enroll at a high school not affiliated with Gakushuin University.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 7, 2021
Japan panel OKs draft proposals for maintaining imperial family line
Japan is looking to address a dwindling number of heirs to the imperial line of succession. A panel has given it two options.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2021
Princess Aiko vows to support parents in official duties as she turns 20
On Sunday, the princess will visit sanctuaries that enshrine the imperial family's ancestors and Japanese gods to offer prayers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Oct 27, 2021
Princess Mako's marriage a 'warning sign' for Japan's imperial system
Princess Mako's precedent-setting marriage has highlighted the fact that other imperial family members — including male heirs to the throne — could leave the household in the future.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2021
Plan emerges to preserve royal family by retaining married women
The dwindling number of imperial family members has again come into focus ahead of the expected marriage later this year of Princess Mako.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2021
Prince Hisahito, second in line to throne, turns 15
He is the only heir of his generation as the Imperial House Law states that only males with male lineal descent from emperors can ascend the throne.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 4, 2021
Female monarchs up for debate as Japan looks to secure imperial line
The clock is ticking for the world's oldest hereditary monarchy, which is now left with just three male heirs.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2020
Crown Prince Akishino: A vocal member of Japan's imperial family
The 54-year-old younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, 60, has occasionally expressed his view that the imperial family needs to adapt to the times.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2020
Japan may shelve imperial succession decision despite calls from the Diet
Many government officials believe it is premature to draw up a clear idea, given that public opinion regarding imperial succession remains divided.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 6, 2020
Japan’s fragile monarchy
Whereby there are presently only two viable heirs to Japan's imperial throne, it's easy to understand the fragility of the imperial line.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2020
Japan's Prince Hisahito, second in line to throne, turns 14
He is the only heir of his generation as the Imperial House Law states that only males with male lineal descent from emperors can ascend the chrysanthemum throne.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 14, 2020
Man who left knives on Prince Hisahito's desk found guilty by Tokyo court
The stunt involving two knives taped to a pole at Ochanomizu University Junior High School won Kyoto resident Kaoru Hasegawa a suspended 18-month sentence.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 9, 2020
Kyoto man admits to trespassing and leaving knives on Prince Hisahito's desk
A 57-year-old man admitted during the first court hearing of his case Thursday to trespassing and other charges over an incident last April in which knives were found on Prince Hisahito's desk at a Tokyo junior high school.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2019
Teacher at prince's school in Tokyo admits kicking student and breaking his rib, sources say
The school consulted the police about the incident in late September and held an emergency meeting for parents to explain what happened, the sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2019
Some in Japanese government calling for women to head their own imperial family branches
The government is set to start talks on female members of the imperial family being allowed to maintain their royal status after marriage, by heading their own family branches, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
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