Emperor Akihito's uncle, Prince Mikasa, who served in China during World War II and criticized the war waged in his older brother's name, was laid to rest Friday in solemn ceremonies attended by the Imperial family, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and other mourners. Mikasa's death ...
Prince Mikasa's death thrusts Imperial succession into spotlight
Prince Mikasa's death shoves Imperial succession back into the spotlight, pitting male-only traditionalists against those who see women's ascent to the throne as necessary, if not inevitable.
Prince Mikasa, a China war veteran who spanned three reigns, dies at 100
The prince, the oldest member of the Imperial family, was the youngest brother of Emperor Hirohito, posthumously known as Emperor Showa.
Prince Mikasa spent his last years peacefully at Tokyo residence
Emperor Akihito's uncle Prince Mikasa, who died of heart failure Thursday at the age of 100, spent the last years of his life peacefully at his residence in Tokyo, taking strolls and enjoying his daily studies and exercise. The prince, before he became wheelchair-bound in ...
Dec. 2, 1915 — Born as the fourth son of Emperor Taisho. April 1932 — Enrolls in the Military Academy and graduates four years later. December 1939 — Enters the Military Staff College. Oct. 22, 1941 — Marries Yuriko Takagi, the second daughter of nobleman and entomologist ...
Prince Mikasa, uncle of Emperor Akihito, turned 100 years old on Wednesday. The prince is the oldest member of the Imperial family, living through the reign of three different Emperors in the Taisho, Showa and Heisei eras. He is the only living royal family member ...
