Japan’s only young imperial heir, Prince Hisahito, turns 18


Prince Hisahito is said to be “extremely interested” in natural history. - Photo: AFP

TOKYO: Japan got a new highly eligible bachelor on Friday (Sept 6) as Prince Hisahito, the imperial family’s last hope for long-term survival unless the rules are changed to allow female succession, turned 18.

Although his formal coming-of-age ceremony has been pushed back to at least 2025 so he can finish school, according to the Imperial Household Agency, it released a video of him strolling in woods, saying he is “extremely interested” in natural history.

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